When you hear the word "Malta," associations from school history and geography lessons come to mind: it seems that once there lived knights and it seems that some fortresses were built in Malta . Even if you know much more about this island, Malta is unlikely to be associated with surfing and diving, but in vain, because there are beautiful spots, especially in the Maltese Gozo .
Where to dive?
So, what is so attractive for divers around the world Malta ? First, its unique features. This is an amazing picture of the coastline, and the clear waters of the Mediterranean, and the richest underwater world. In addition, there are calm waters, as the tides and low tides are almost not felt in these places.
One of the most popular types of diving in Gozo - it's re-diving, that is, immersing in objects that once sunk near the local shores. In addition, the Maltese underwater caves are very interesting for divers. They surprise with their beauty and natural architecture. The depth of diving sites is usually not more than 40 meters, and the features of the coastline are such that even during a storm you can find quiet spots for quiet dives. Consider some of the most popular places:
- On the island of Gozo is one of the most famous spots in Europe - the Blue Hole . It is a deepening well of 26 meters deep and is located inside the rock.
- Nearby you can find a Coral Cave depth of 22 meters. It is next to the Crocodile Rock.
- In the north of the island is located Reqqa - a very interesting place for advanced divers, more than 30 meters deep. Without being frightened of depth, you will be amazed by the magnificent beauty of the grottoes and the underwater world.
- Next to Shlendi Bay, you can dive to a depth of 12 meters to admire the natural tunnel, on the walls of which live coral, starfish and algae.
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How to catch a wave?
Anyone can take up first-class surfing in Malta, but for this you need to take into account some peculiarities of the local svell. Their character is difficult to determine, because there are a lot of different winds from Tunisia, Italy, Greece, Libya. The tides in the Mediterranean Sea are also almost invisible.
Going to surfing on Gozo, you need to understand that this is a kind of lottery. Theoretically, you can stay in these places for more than a month and not meet a single worthy wave, but practice shows the opposite: frequent svill usually come from the north-west and north-east.
The best places for surfing
The average temperature of sea water in the Maltese coast ranges from 15 ° C in the cold months to 26 ° C in summer, so the wetsuit will only be needed from October to June.
Surfers are useful to know that in Sliema in Malta there is a surf-shop with a variety of necessary attributes. In addition to surfing and diving in Gozo, here you can also take up SUP, kiteboarding, windsurfing. These species are extremely popular in Malta, like water polo.
Friendly Maltese surfers and divers are united in an organized community, therefore, joining them, you will not be alone in your desire to catch a wave.
How to get there?
If you are interested in diving in Gozo, as well as surfing, then it will not be difficult to get here. Right at Malta airport you can take the bus, and then go on the ferry to the island of Gozo.
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