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Anchor Bay
Shallow rocky Malta bay with easy access and a small cave feature.
Scuba DivingShoreBeginner6m - 12m
CaveReef
A beginner-friendly shore dive in a sheltered bay with shallow rocky terrain, good visibility, and a modest cave or cavern feature around the mid-depth route.
About Anchor Bay
Anchor Bay is a shallow north Malta shore dive over boulders, broken rock, and small cave-like features where easy depths and clear water make it approachable for relaxed exploration and training-style dives. The site is known more for sheltered rocky terrain and close-up Mediterranean reef life than for dramatic walls, with octopus, nudibranchs, parrotfish, wrasse, crabs, and small groupers all possible around the stones and crevices.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Includes a cave at around 10 m; use appropriate training and caution for any overhead areas.
Access Restrictions
Anchor Bay is normally dived only in suitable north-coast conditions because surface surge at the entry can change with weather even though the bay is relatively sheltered.
Legal Notes
Anchor Bay is also used by sightseeing and film-set visitors on land, so divers should check local access arrangements and site activity before planning shore support around the bay.
Where Is Anchor Bay?
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Local Intel For Anchor Bay
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Scuba Diving
Shallow 6–12 m dive suitable for novice divers, with boulders and a cave feature.
Freediving
Anchor Bay's shallow profile can suit simple breath-hold exploration in good conditions, though it is mainly described as an easy scuba shore dive.
Snorkeling
The sheltered bay and shallow rocky terrain can also suit snorkeling when sea state is calm and surface conditions are comfortable.
Wildlife at Anchor Bay
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Anchor Bay
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility18m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Coral2/5 · Some damage
Aquatic Life3/5 · Average variety
Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities
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