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Diving in a tunnel connecting a lagoon called the Inland Sea with the open sea. The amazing aesthetic experience and the play of light and shadow make this place one of the prettiest on Gozo.
Diving in a tunnel connecting a lagoon called the Inland Sea with the open sea. The amazing aesthetic experience and the play of light and shadow make this place one of the prettiest on Gozo.
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.
The Inland Sea is a coastal lagoon located near the village of Dwejra in Gozo. It is a unique and picturesque dive site that offers access to both shallow and deeper waters. The lagoon is connected to the Mediterranean Se with a natural tunnel that is about 80 metres (260 feet) long.
Divers are drawn to the Inland Sea Tunnel, a spectacular underwater passage leading from the lagoon to the open sea, featuring impressive rock formations and marine life.
The maximum depth inside the tunnel is about 26 meters (85 feet), but divers often explore depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters (16 to 82 feet).
Yes, the Inland Sea in Gozo is suitable for divers of various levels, including beginners. The shallow entry point and gradual descent into deeper waters make it a popular choice for divers with different experience levels.
Access is from the shore at the Inland Sea lagoon, where divers enter the water and swim through the tunnel to the open sea.
While the tunnel is generally safe for experienced divers, potential hazards include low light, narrow passages, and currents near the open sea exit. There are also some powerboats with tourists over divers heads, so surfacing inside the tunnel, while possible, it is not recommended.
The Inland Sea is a popular dive site, especially during the summer months, but divers can typically avoid crowds by diving early in the day or outside peak tourist season.
The famous Blue Hole and Coral Gardens are located nearby, making the Dwejra area a top destination for divers seeking varied and exciting dive experiences.
Visibility is usually excellent, often ranging from 20 to 40 meters depending on weather and water conditions.
Divers can encounter groupers, moray eels, barracudas, octopuses, nudibranchs, and a variety of small fish species typical of the Mediterranean.
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