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Blue Hole, top diving & snorkelling site

Malta

This large rock pool is popular with tourists for the impressive views

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Blue Hole Introduction

Blue Hole Location

Blue Hole Description

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Blue Hole Introduction

A large circular rock pool, that is totally surrounded by rock. Although waves can overtop the outer section of rock, there is a large underwater arch way into the open sea. The Blue Hole gives scuba divers easy access to the open sea and is one of the most popular shore dives in both Malta & Gozo.

Photograph of divers walking towards the Blue hole. The Azure window in the background has now been totally destroyed by Gales
Photograph of divers walking towards the Blue hole. The Azure window in the background

Blue Hole Location - Near Dwejra Point and Dwejra bay

  • The Blue Hole is located near Dwejra Point and Dwejra bay, Gozo.
  • As you look at the sea the Blue hole is located down the steps then follower the rough path down the gully on the right
  • Take the San Lawrenz road out of Victoria (Rabat).  Pass through San Lawrenz and continue to the coast.
  • The road ends in a large car park. 
  • There are several attractions that can be visited from this Car park, all within a few minutes walk.

From the car park descend the steps and follow gully on the right to the sea


Blue Hole Map

Photograph of a diver near the edge of the Blue hole. The Azure window in the background
Photograph of a diver near the edge of the Blue hole. The Azure window is in the background
In rough weather the sea surges both over the protective rocks that can be seen at the far side of the Blue hole, and through the underwater arch in the rock wall

  • The blue hole is a clear large rock pool about 10 metres in diameter and near to where the the Azure window used to stand.
  • The hole can be viewed from the surrounding rocks, or follow the rough path over sharp rocks to the waters edge
  • Very spectacular to view in rough weather, but view from a safe location.

Diving & Snorkeling - The blue hole, Gozo

Diving & Snorkeling
  • The blue hole has been voted into Europe's top 10 dive sites and one of the most dived, dive site on Gozo
  • The blue hole is a circular formation of limestone rock creating a clear large rock pool leading to an enjoyable and memorable dive area
  • The pool has an impressive underwater arch at around 8 - 15 metres giving access to the open sea for divers and snorkelers,.and the various dive sites on the outside.
  • Our earlier warning of:Because rocks are dropping from the Azure window, was very true. The entire arch and supporting pillar of rock has now become a victim of the sea and tottaly collaped.   we recommend that divers and snorkelers do not venture under or near the arch
  • Within the 16 metre deep hole is a cave
  • In the immediate area are sheer underwater drop off,. chimneys to swim up, and arches to swim through. The sea bed is strewn with large boulders
  • Sea life:
    • Octopi
    • Starfish
    • Bristle worms
    • Cardinal fish, grouper, rays, jacks
    • Sea urchins
    • Colourful sponges
    • Moray eel
  • Average underwater visibility 35 metres

Video of Scuba Diving the Blue Hole


Dwejra Point and Dwejra Bay Attractions

Because the rocks are very uneven and have sharp edges we recommend strong shoes or boots if you wish to walk on the rocks

Attractions on or near Route to Dwejra Point and Dwejra Bay

  • San Lawrenz  Bus 311 & 312
  • Gharb Bus 312
  • Ta'Pinu  Bus 312

Transport - Buses

Buses to Dwejra


  • 311 Victoria to Dwejra

Buses go to the Car Park that serves Dwejra Point, Dwejra Bay, views of Fungus Rock, Inland Sea, Boat trips from Inland Sea

City Hop on Sightseeing bus

More information Gozo Sightseeing bus

Dwejra is on the Purple route

Other top spots to visit on this route Xlendi resort  Ta' Pinu Basilica near, Gharb, Victoria Attractions,