Malta
Inland Sea and Tunnel
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Description
Embark on an unforgettable dive at Gozo's 'Inland Sea and Tunnel,' beginning in a serene lagoon and venturing through an 80-meter underwater tunnel to the open sea. This unique passage is alive with fascinating creatures like fireworms, hermit crabs, and vibrant cardinal fish.
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Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
May, June, September, March, April, July, August, October, November
Jan
Wreck diving season
Feb
Good for cave diving
Mar
Seabed life becoming more active
Apr
Dolphins and other pelagics may be sighted
More monthly highlights
May
Excellent visibility, vibrant marine life
Jun
Ideal water temperature and visibility
Jul
Warmest water, good for beginners
Aug
Still warm, good for exploring shallow reefs
Sep
Excellent visibility returns, good for macro photography
Oct
Manta ray season begins
Nov
Continued manta ray sightings
Dec
Wreck diving and potential for larger pelagics
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Recent Reviews
Blue Hole Diving Gozo Ltd
5 months ago
The name Inland Sea comes from the inner lagoon, which is separated by a high cliff from the open sea. This lagoon was created by the flooding of the valley by the sea, which for centuries broke through the cliff, creating a huge, picturesque tunnel. The length of the tunnel is approx. 90m. The tunnel is open, with tourist boats sailing through it on the surface of the water.
We start the dive in the Inland Sea, at a depth of approx. 5m not far from the tunnel entrance. As you swim through the tunnel, you will gradually submerge to about 26m (or 18m for OWD divers). We admire the beautiful geological structures and the colorful sponges that overgrow them. Beyond the tunnel, we continue diving along the cliff on the side of the open sea, where we can count on schools of fish. On the way back we admire the tunnel again, this time at a shallower depth, and finally we make a safety stop and ascend into the Inland Sea.