Xlendi Bay

Xlendi Bay is a sheltered bay on the south-west of Gozo, Malta, once a fishing village and now one of the most versatile dive sites on the island, suitable for divers of all levels. You can enter the water from the bay itself or from one of several ladders on the left side of the bay. The start of the dive near the beach is shallow, and on either side of the bay the depth is around 3 to 6 m over a rocky bottom.

Octopus, cuttlefish, cornetfish, moray eels and a variety of reef fish are common sightings. On the sandy bottom in the middle of the bay you can find the flying gurnard scanning the sand for its next meal.

Xlendi Tunnel cuts 70 m through the cliff on the right side of the bay. Divers enter at 3 m, with a brief split to go left or right, and continue to the triangular arch at the other side at about 9 m. The gradual reef slopes and shore entry with ladders also make the bay a favourite for first night dives, when nocturnal crustaceans and fish come out of the crevices. The water is calm and protected.