maltadives.com · Operator
Dive Spot Guide•
Amphoren (E3), Cirkewwa, Malta
Shore-access Cirkewwa reef route with arch, amphorae, and mixed terrain.
Make this a real next stop
Save it, log a dive, or explore nearby on the map.
Save it to come back later
Entered from the Cirkewwa shore complex near Paradise Bay; expect a navigation-based reef dive over rock, sand, and seagrass with mild-to-moderate current.
About Amphoren (E3), Cirkewwa, Malta
Amphoren (E3), Cirkewwa, Malta is a shore-access reef route on the Cirkewwa side of Paradise Bay where divers cross mixed limestone terrain, boulders, sand patches, seagrass, and small drop-offs before reaching swim-throughs, an arch zone, and amphorae features on the reef. The dive is usually treated as a navigation-rich scenic route rather than a single object dive, with common Mediterranean reef life such as morays, octopus, cuttlefish, damselfish, and occasional rays sheltering among the rock and sand.
•
Research Estimate At Amphoren (E3), Cirkewwa, Malta
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessSimple entry
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Amphoren (E3), Cirkewwa, Malta?
This spotNearby spots
Community sourced coordinates.
Amphoren (E3), Cirkewwa, Malta Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 24m
Depth Note
Public Cirkewwa route descriptions place the shallower reef and entry area in the single digits, with route depth commonly extending into the low twenties meters depending on the chosen line.
Best Season
Year-round when conditions suit the chosen entry, with calmer planning windows usually depending more on wind direction than on a narrow season.
Typical Conditions
Typical conditions combine clear Mediterranean water, easy land-side logistics, and mild-to-moderate current with swell sensitivity in shallow sections when wind picks up.
Safety & Access At Amphoren (E3), Cirkewwa, Malta
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Includes swim-throughs; maintain appropriate clearance and buoyancy when passing through overhead features.
Access Restrictions
Amphoren (E3), Cirkewwa, Malta is typically dived as a shore entry from the established Cirkewwa access area rather than as a boat-only site.
Local Intel For Amphoren (E3), Cirkewwa, Malta
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Reef dive with varied topography including boulder fields, sandy bottom, seagrass, drop-offs, swim-throughs, and a natural arch.
Freediving
The area can be swum from shore, but the named route is mainly documented as a scuba navigation dive rather than a dedicated freedive site.
Snorkeling
Snorkel access is possible in the shallower Cirkewwa area, but the arch and deeper reef route are primarily scuba-focused.
Wildlife at Amphoren (E3), Cirkewwa, Malta
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Amphoren (E3), Cirkewwa, Malta
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Amphoren (E3), Cirkewwa, Malta
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
