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Peak rising from over 40m to about 10m; popular with divers; used for training because it is sufficiently deep from the shore; parking is available.
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Ras Il-Hobz
Ras Il-Hobz: Gozo pinnacle dive with a lively fish-rich slope.
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A deep Gozo pinnacle with shore access, light current around the rock, and a fish-rich profile best suited to experienced divers.
About Ras Il-Hobz
Ras Il-Hobz is Gozo's Middle Finger pinnacle: a steep rock feature with a shallow summit, deep surrounding slopes, and plenty of fish life. It suits experienced divers who want a buoyancy-focused spiral around a dramatic offshore landmark.
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Research Estimate At Ras Il-Hobz
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VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdedModerate
Current StrengthLight current
Where Is Ras Il-Hobz?
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Ras Il-Hobz Planning Details
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Reported Depth
9m - 80m
Depth Note
The summit rises to about 9m, with surrounding water dropping to roughly 80m on the outer slopes and deeper beyond.
Best Season
Year-round; settled seas and clear water are the safest baseline.
Typical Conditions
Clear water, a little current around the pinnacle, and a busy reef-fish scene, with deeper slopes that reward disciplined buoyancy.
Safety & Access At Ras Il-Hobz
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Depth discipline and buoyancy control matter here, and surface markers are important if you are using the shallow plateau for freediving or snorkeling in busy summer periods.
Access Restrictions
Plan a conservative swim, keep a reserve for the ascent, and treat the site as an experienced-diver profile.
Legal Notes
No special permit is indicated in public guides; follow local access, parking, and marine-navigation rules.
Local Intel For Ras Il-Hobz
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Best as an experienced-diver pinnacle-and-slope dive with controlled descent, steady gas planning, and a slow spiral ascent.
Freedive
The shallow plateau can suit coached freedive sessions or warm-up laps, but the main pinnacle drops away quickly and is only appropriate for disciplined breath-hold diving in calm conditions.
Snorkel
Snorkeling is limited to the shallow fringe and plateau on very calm days; the site is mainly interesting below the surface and from the contrast between the top and the drop-off.
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Wildlife at Ras Il-Hobz
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Ras Il-Hobz Guide - Sources and Updates
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www.divebluewaters.com · Operator
Quiet south-coast pinnacle dive; little current around the pinnacle; strong fish life and large shoals above the top of the rock; deeper slopes continue far below.
www.divers-guide.com · Dive Directory
Free shore access; current is limited and variable; visibility is listed at 20-50m with a 30m average; facilities are none; barracuda, moray, tuna, slipper lobster, sea hare, and dentex are reported.
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