St. Marija Caves

Location: An inlet on the Eastern side of Comino. - St Maria Cave Facing: West
Type: Boat dive
Max. depth: 20 meters Entry: The inlet is flanked by vertical high cliff faces making this location a pleasant anchorage as well as a much sought-after dive spot.

Navigation: Before you enter the water, prepare some bread crumbs to feed the teeming shoals of fish which have become accustomed to the feast offered by visitors and will peck bread out of the generous diver's hand.

The dive proceeds into the shallow but fairly wide tunnel heading in a Northerly direction. On the outer side, boulders and small rocks provide a varied environment. An alternative to returning back through the tunnel is to circle out and around the rocks in a clockwise direction back to the inlet. The area also presents some interesting rock formations (e.g. a natural arch) and the cliff walls are dotted with crevices.

Snorkeling is also rewarding all along the cliff wall heading North and West.