Dawra tas-Sanap

Depending on the surge the dive-boat usually anchors on the shallow reef close to the cliffs east of the natural arch of Dawra tas-Sanap. In the beginning of the dive the maximum depth is in 7m to 10m, and if you head out straight due west you will reach a drop off that leads down to over 30m. Now swim close to the vertical wall and descend slowly to 20m, where you will find a very nice cave with a big semi-circular entrance and a bottom full of colourful sponges.

Following the run of the cliffs you will reach the edge of the reef that leads down stepwise to 40m and more. In this area there are some massive boulders and most of the time you can find large shoals of saddled bream (Oblada melanura) and salema (Sarpa salpa) and also hunting dentex and groupers.

Once you circled the edge of the reef come up to an approximately depth of 15m and enjoy the wonderful sight of the big arch in the sunlight. Dive straight to the east through the arch or the very narrow tunnel system below the rocks and follow the wall back to the anchor-place on the shallow part of the reef.