Explore the Blue Hole

One popular attraction you mustn’t miss is the Coral Gardens. Situated near the Blue Hole, these consist of small rocky protrusions, a few dozens meters wide. The seabed itself can be quite rough with plateaus, breaks and even small canyons and depending on the underwater rock level, water depth can range anywhere between one to 10 metres. Expect to spot a number of fish like morays, small groupers, Mediterranean parrotfish, damselfish and thick lip grey mullets. Other extraordinary sea life you’re bound to come across include starfish, fireworms, sea urchins and jellyfish.

The walls of the archway itself are covered with colourful coral tubeworms, sponges and other small marine life. On the surface, you’ll find quite a few large boulders dotting the area.

Built on a plain surrounded by the hills Ghammar, Gelmus and Ta’ Dbiegi, San Lawrenz is one of the least populated villages on the island of Gozo and has managed to retain much of its traditional and rural lifestyle. The village has taken its name from Lawrence of Rome, who is also the village’s patron saint.

Mainly known for the bay of Dwejra, located in the limits of San Lawrenz, the Dwejra Inland Sea and Tunnel is another excellent diving site found nearby the Blue Hole. On the hand, if you would like to explore this part of the island on land, walk along the coast and visit the prominent Fungus Rock and the site where the Azure Window was once the area’s main landmark.