San Dimitri Point is described as only accessible by boat.
San Dimitri Point: boat reef dive with swim-throughs.
San Dimitri Point: boat reef dive with swim-throughs.
San Dimitri Point is a western Gozo boat dive with reef swim-throughs, a boulder-strewn drop-off, and open-water pelagics. It rewards experienced divers with scenery, strong blue-water fish life, and a profile that stays interesting from start to finish.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Average reef depth is around 6m, with a shallow start that slopes into boulders and deeper sections that do not usually need to exceed 30m.
Best Season
Year-round, with the best conditions on settled days and during clearer weather.
Typical Conditions
Translucent blue water, a shallow anchor reef, boulder slopes, and pelagic fish in open water.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Swim-throughs are present; maintain good buoyancy and awareness when passing through enclosed sections.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; keep to the main route through the reef and boulder field and leave the swim-throughs to divers with good buoyancy.
Legal Notes
No special permit is indicated; follow local boat and dive-operator rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A reef dive with swim-throughs, a drop-off, and large boulders that keep the profile varied throughout the dive.
Freediving
Only the shallower reef sections are realistic for experienced freedivers; the swim-throughs and deeper slope are better left to scuba.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
San Dimitri Point is described as only accessible by boat.
Average reef depth around 6m; boat access; a 15 minute boat ride; shallow reef with boulders and a passage beneath them; strong barracuda and other fish life.
Sporty dive site just south of the most westerly point of Gozo; clear-water reef-and-boulder profile.
Boat dive only; one of the most imposing cliff lines on Gozo; visibility of 40m or more is reported; barracuda, tuna, dentex, and rays are mentioned.
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