Fungus Rock Attraction. Il-Gebla tal-General

Fungus Rock,Small Rock Island, Gozo

Il-Gebla tal-General

Photograph Fungus rock, Gozo, Malta

Fungus Rock Location, Dwejra bay, Gozo

• Fungus Rock is located in the centre of Dwejra bay, Gozo.
• Take the San Lawrenz road out of Victoria.  Pass through San Lawrenz and continue to the coast.
• The road ends in a large car park.
• Facing the sea from the car park Fungus rock is on the left. Walk over the rough rocks for a closer view.
• There are several attractions that can be visited from this Car park, all within a few minutes walk.

Fungus Rock Map

Fungus Rock Description & history

A fungus, Fungus Gaulitanus, which grows on the rock had medicinal qualities and this fungus was used by the Knights of St. John. They valued the fungus so much that they guarded the island. A penalty of death was imposed on any one trying to steal the fungus.

Because the cliffs of the island are shear and high, the knights erected a man carrying hoist system between the island and the land, to facilitate the collection of the fungus

The locals call Fungus Rock Il-Gebla tal-General, which means General's Rock

Photograph Fungus rock, Gozo, Malta

Diving

• Average water depth 10-30 mts
• If you find Fungus rock a spectacular site. it's just as spectacular underwater with:
  • Vertical walls, gullies and rock fissures
  • The large bolders at it's base are home to groupers and  larger fish.
  • The vertical wall are covered in the usual  sea urchins, tube worms, starfish & bristle worms
  • Maximum depth - 45 metres

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,