Mġarr ix-Xini

Location and General Information

This quaint fiord like bay extends from the deep, windy Mġarr ix-Xini valley on Gozo’s south coast beneath the villages of Xewkija and Sannat. It is one of Gozo’s most picturesque bays and also a very popular dive site. It is a 15 minute drive from our dive shop in Xlendi and is sheltered from the north winds. It is a great place to experience diving for the first time or to learn how to dive. Mġarr ix-Xini is also popular for night dives. The bay slopes down gently to 6, 10, 14 and eventually 17 metres where it leads to the open sea to the south and to the Ta’ Ċenċ inlet to the west. It has 2 small caverns on the right hand side and marine life is abundant. This dive is very popular with photographers due to its biodiversity. Small rays, flying gurnards (Dactylopterus volitans), stargazers (Uranoscopus scaber), picarel (Spicara flexuosa) and even seahorses (Hippocampus ramulosus) are often seen here