Cirkewwa

Location: A North Western outcrop of land next to the Gozo ferry boat quay.

Cirkewwa Facing: North West
Cirkewwa is probably the most popular diving location on the island. It presents a variety of dive profiles making it a common site for beginners as well as for seasoned divers looking for an exciting and beautiful experience. A sample of the alternatives: 

The Drop-off, The Rozi wreck, The Arch

The Drop-off

Type: Shore dive
Max. depth: 35 meters
Entry: Same entry as for Beginners' Valley. 
Navigation: Just beyond the Beginners' Valley shelf is a drop-off onto sand starting at 17 meters and gently dipping to 35 meters. The wall towards the left is rich in small and colourful marine life with many overhangs and small caverns - most not big enough to fit a diver. The right hand side has a less spectacular wall but presents more variety among the large boulders in the sand just off the drop-off. At 18 meters just off from beginners' valley is a statue of the Madonna in its own little grotto.

The Rozi Wreck

Type: Shore dive
Max. depth: 35 meters Entry: Just behind the car park facing directly to Gozo is an unused iron jetty. A giant stride from the rocks by this jetty puts you in 5 meters of water. The exit is round the headland to the left and up through Beginners' Valley.
Navigation: On a bearing of 300 from below the "lighthouse" light the bottom drops off sharply and after about a 100 meters swim, the old tug Rozi sits upright in 36 meters. The boat was sunk as a natural reef and is typically teeming with small and large fish. Close to the bow and on the way back, an old admiralty anchor stands out in solitude.

The Arch

Type: Shore dive
Max. depth: 20 meters Entry: Just past the car park and below the light house tower is a narrow passage leading to the outside of the break-water. Some stairs lead to a concrete landing just above sea level. BEWARE of the slippery surface.
Navigation: On entry, follow the drop-off to the right and after 100 meters swim a clearing with a bottom of sand and shells. A natural rock arch encloses an open alcove with the walls full of cracks and small holes - home to numerous fish and cray-fish. The top of the arch is at 10 meters. Shoals of jacks are common in this area adding to the enchanting an tranquil scene.