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Billinghurst Cave

3.9 — based on 17 community signals
4.4 12 especies 45 colaboradores

Billinghurst Cave is a Malta dive site within scenic Għasri Valley, accessible year-round with documented marine life and community video support.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Intermedio
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Vida marina
Barracuda

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
2.6 kn
Olas
0.34 m
Agua
28.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ESE (25%)
Now: SSW (193°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.25m

Próxima: Alta a las 02:00 (-0.38m)

+-0.3 m-0.6 m
▲ 02:00 · -0.38m ▼ 11:00 · -0.39m ▼ 19:00 · -0.43m ▲ 00:00 · -0.41m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV3.35 · mod Aire PM2.56 · good 06:48 19:04
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 6.8 0.34 3 2mm
09-20 4.6 0.38 5 5mm
09-21 6 0.34 7 0mm
09-22 6.8 0.22 7 0mm
09-23 13.4 0.26 7 5mm
09-24 13.4 0.4 6 3mm
09-25 16.1 0.4 6 5mm

About this spot

Billinghurst Cave sits in Għasri Valley, a dramatic sea canyon on Malta's coast that draws divers seeking limestone formations and sheltered underwater terrain. The site offers reliable access throughout the year, making it a flexible choice for visiting divers. The cave system provides interesting navigation and exploration opportunities typical of Malta's karst geology. Marine life observations have been documented at this location, with 12 species records available to inform your dive planning. The site benefits from community engagement, with 3 dive videos shared by visitors that can help you preview conditions and layout before arrival. Billinghurst Cave is not within a marine protected area, so standard diving protocols apply. Before diving, confirm current conditions with local operators and check any temporary closures or access restrictions. Water conditions and marine life encounters vary seasonally, so reviewing recent community videos and species records will give you the most current picture of what to expect.

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Vida marina

Barracuda

Tipos de buceo

CuevaCosta

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type G · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 1625km · ~374kg · €7

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 6h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

Can I dive Billinghurst Cave year-round?

Yes, Billinghurst Cave is accessible year-round. However, weather and sea conditions vary by season in Malta, so check forecasts and local conditions before planning your trip. Community videos and recent trip reports will give you current conditions.

What marine life has been observed here?

12 species observations have been documented at Billinghurst Cave. Review the site's species records and the 3 community dive videos available to see what divers have encountered recently. This will help you prepare for the marine life you're likely to see.

Is Billinghurst Cave in a protected marine area?

No, Billinghurst Cave is not within a marine protected area. Standard diving rules and local regulations still apply—check with local dive operators or Malta's diving authority for any current restrictions or guidelines.

How do I access Billinghurst Cave?

Billinghurst Cave is located in Għasri Valley on Malta's coast. Confirm entry points and access logistics with local dive operators before your visit. Water entry may depend on sea conditions and your experience level.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Nautic Team Gozo

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Dwejra Divers

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Ritual Dive

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Horario: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00

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The Washing Machine

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Billinghurst Cave Diving on Gozo island, Malta

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2022 Malta - 07 - Blue Hole y Billinghurst cave (Gozo)

Enrique Cifrián Rodríguez

Billinghurst Cave

Diver by Design

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Is this path still accessible by bike? We have some reports from the RouteYou community that it is not accessible anymore."

    Kevin@RouteYou · 2026-04-22
  • "This is the staring point of the stairs. The are discussed on the POI on the other (wrong) side of the bay."

    Stephan Lengauer · 2026-03-15
  • "Extremely steep and dangerous descent towards the beach here coming from the Gozo coastal trail. There is no path and the indicated stairs are at the wrong location. Please revise."

    HenrydeVries · 2023-11-11
  • "Dieser Weg existiert nicht. Es sieht nach einer aufgelassenen Baustelle aus, der der Weg zum Opfer gefallen ist."

    Stephan Lengauer · 2026-03-12

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