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
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 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
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- 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
- Azure Window now destroyed
- Blue Hole
- Fungus Rock
- Inland Sea
- Boat trips from the Inland sea
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,
