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The Canyon
Comino canyon cave with arches, swim-throughs, and octopus.
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CaveDeep
Boat-access Comino cave with arches, overhangs, and a deeper cave section at the back.
About The Canyon
The Canyon is a Comino cave dive built around arches, overhangs, and a compact canyon profile. It rewards experienced divers who like sheltered rock features, a cave section at the back, and an evolving route rather than a simple flat reef.
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Research Estimate At The Canyon
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
Current StrengthLight current
Surge StrengthModerate surge
Where Is The Canyon?
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Community sourced coordinates.
The Canyon Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 20m
Depth Note
The dive starts around 4 m and reaches about 18-20 m, with the cave section sitting deeper in the route.
Typical Conditions
Expect arches, swim-throughs, overhangs, and a cave route that is best when the sea stays calm.
Safety & Access At The Canyon
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
SurgeOverhead environment
Safety Notes
The cave sections, surge, and depth changes make this a better fit for experienced divers.
Access Restrictions
North and north-east winds can make the site less comfortable, so calm windows are preferred.
Local Intel For The Canyon
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Cave dive with an average depth around 7 m and deeper sections down to about 20 m, recommended for advanced divers.
Freedive
The shallow outer sections may appeal to very experienced freedivers, but the cave route is primarily a scuba dive.
Snorkel
Snorkeling is not the main use case; the canyon and cave sections are better suited to scuba.
The Canyon Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at The Canyon
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Exposure Note
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Wildlife at The Canyon
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At The Canyon
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
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Dive Spot Log Averages At The Canyon
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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The Canyon Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
The Canyon Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.divers-guide.com · Dive Directory
Depth band, access, suitability, marine life, and wind warning for The Canyon.
www.regal-diving.co.uk · Brochure
Malta dive brochure listing The Canyon among Comino sites and depth bands.
www.travelagentacademy.com · Brochure
Malta brochure listing The Canyon in the Comino dive-site round-up.
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