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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.
ScubaShore EntryIntermediate
CaveReef
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
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VisibilityVisibility: 21m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthModerate current
Surge StrengthFlat 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
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.
Freedive
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.
Snorkel
Snorkeling is limited to the very shallow entry water and is not the main use case.
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Wildlife at The Madonna Statue
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Avg. Visibility21m
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The Madonna Statue Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.malta.com · Tourism
Name, shore entry, shallow pool start, plateau, statue depth, deeper extension, and marine-life summary.
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