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Santa Marija Point

3.9 — based on 17 community signals
4.4 12 especies 43 colaboradores

Santa Marija Point is a year-round dive destination in Malta with documented marine life observations and community-contributed video content.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Shore entryFamily-friendly

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Actividad
dive
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Barracuda

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Mapa

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Mapa de ubicación de Santa Marija Point © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
2.8 kn
Olas
0.3 m
Agua
28.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ESE (25%)
Now: SSW (192°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.25m

Próxima: Alta a las 02:00 (-0.38m)

+-0.3 m-0.6 m
▲ 02:00 · -0.38m ▼ 06:00 · -0.39m ▲ 07:00 · -0.38m ▼ 12:00 · -0.39m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV2.6 · low Aire PM2.56 · good 06:48 19:04
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 6.8 0.32 3 2mm
09-20 4.6 0.36 5 5mm
09-21 6 0.32 7 0mm
09-22 6.8 0.22 7 0mm
09-23 13.4 0.26 6 5mm
09-24 13.4 0.4 6 3mm
09-25 16.1 0.34 6 5mm

About this spot

Santa Marija Point offers divers access to Malta's underwater environment with a growing body of community observations. The site has attracted enough interest to generate 12 recorded species observations and 3 community videos, indicating active exploration and documentation by the dive community. The point is not within a marine protected area, making it open to recreational diving. Year-round diving conditions mean you can plan visits across all seasons without seasonal closures or extreme limitations. Local dive operators and communities continue to document what divers encounter at the site. While specific depth, visibility, and temperature data are not standardized here, the community engagement suggests reliable conditions for regular diving. The species observations provide real-world evidence of the marine life present. Video contributions from divers who've been there offer firsthand perspectives on what to expect underwater. Santa Marija Point fits into Malta's broader dive network, where accessible sites support both recreational exploration and marine awareness.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Malta: 40 Puntos, Pecios y Cuevas Durante Todo el Año

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

Barracuda

Tipos de buceo

CostaArrecife

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 ↔ 1627km · ~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

When is the best time to dive Santa Marija Point?

Santa Marija Point is diveable year-round. Malta's location in the Mediterranean provides consistent opportunities across all seasons, though local conditions may vary month to month. Check current community reports and local dive operators for seasonal details.

What depth and difficulty level should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented for Santa Mariji Point. Check with local dive operators or review the 3 community videos available to gauge the site's characteristics before your visit.

What marine life can I see at Santa Marija Point?

The site has 12 recorded species observations from the diving community. Review the documented observations and community videos to see what divers have encountered. Local operators can provide current sightings and seasonal variations.

Do I need permits or is this in a protected area?

Santa Marija Point is not within a marine protected area, so no special MPA restrictions apply. Standard diving regulations for Malta still apply—check with local authorities or your dive operator for current requirements.

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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Centro de buceo

Ritual Dive

6.1 km
Centro de buceo
Horario: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00

Dwejra Divers

6.6 km
Centro de buceo

Blue Waters Dive Cove

7.1 km
Centro de buceo

Atlantis Diving Centre

0.3 km
Centro de buceo

Bubbles Dive Shop

0.4 km
Centro de buceo

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

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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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