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Sugar Loaf and Madonna listed as a Cirkewwa reef at 10-24m, shore dive.
Sugar Loaf And Madonna
Popular Cirkewwa shore reef with a cave statue and easy beginner access.
Scuba DivingShoreBeginner10m - 26m
CaveReef
North Malta shore dive at Cirkewwa with simple entry, a statue in a small cave, and a shallow-to-plateau profile that suits newer divers and deeper exploration.
About Sugar Loaf And Madonna
Sugar Loaf and Madonna is a classic Cirkewwa shore dive in north Malta, a short distance from the Gozo ferry terminal. The site combines simple shore entry, a shallow reef approach, a statue set in a small cave, and a plateau that can be followed farther out to suit more experienced divers. It is a good fit for clear-water reef diving, easy access, and relaxed marine-life spotting without needing a boat.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Boat trafficOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Watch the small cave opening at the statue, keep exit access clear, and stay alert to ferry-area traffic during entry and exit.
Access Restrictions
Public shore access at Cirkewwa; use the marked entry and exit points and follow the local divers-only parking rules where they apply.
Legal Notes
Follow Cirkewwa Marine Park guidance, ferry-area parking rules, and standard shore-entry etiquette.
Where Is Sugar Loaf And Madonna?
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Local Intel For Sugar Loaf And Madonna
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
An easy reef dive with a statue in a small cave at 18m and a deeper plateau to about 26m for divers who want to extend the route.
Freediving
The shallow reef can be explored from the surface, but the main attraction sits deeper, so this is not really a freedive-first site.
Snorkeling
The shallow reef is accessible in calm water, but the statue and plateau are the main draw and are better treated as scuba objectives.
Wildlife at Sugar Loaf And Madonna
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Sugar Loaf And Madonna
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility18m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
