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Cirkewwa Madonna naming, statue-in-cave framing, shallow plateau, swim-throughs, and marine life.
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The Madonna Statue
Shore-accessible statue dive with plateau and cave at Cirkewwa.
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A popular Cirkewwa shore dive with an easy entry, a shallow plateau, and a deeper statue-and-swim-through section for more experienced divers.
About The Madonna Statue
The Madonna Statue is a shore-accessible Cirkewwa reef dive with an easy pool entry, a shallow plateau, and a deeper wall-and-swim-through section. The landmark statue sits inside a small cave, making the site a clear mix of a relaxed approach and more serious overhead and depth options farther out.
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Research Estimate At The Madonna Statue
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 21m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is The Madonna Statue?
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The Madonna Statue Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 30m
Depth Note
Shore access starts through a shallow pool and leads across a plateau of about 10 m; the statue sits at 18 m, and more experienced divers can extend the route to around 30 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer sea windows making the shore entry and wall section more comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Easy shore entry through a shallow pool, a shallow plateau, and a deeper wall-and-swim-through section; current is usually mild but can strengthen around tidal changes.
Safety & Access At The Madonna Statue
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Keep overhead-environment discipline around the cave and swim-throughs, and stay honest about the depth you choose to run beyond the plateau.
Access Restrictions
The main limitation is the cave and swim-through section, which calls for honest overhead-environment skills and conservative turn pressure.
Legal Notes
Do not touch the statue or plaque and follow standard marine-park etiquette and local access rules.
Local Intel For The Madonna Statue
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed shore entry leads to a plateau dive before you move toward the statue cave and the deeper wall. Divers who are comfortable with overhead spaces can extend the route more deliberately.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the statue and cave sit beyond the comfortable breath-hold range for most divers, so tanks are the better fit here.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the very shallow entry water and is not the main use case.
Wildlife at The Madonna Statue
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At The Madonna Statue
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At The Madonna Statue
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility21m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
