Ħekka Point Diving
Ħekka Point is a distinctive advanced dive on Gozo's north-west coast. The dive begins from a brilliantly coloured cavern that is open to the surface at around 15 metres deep.
From the cavern, a steep wall leads to a large completely submerged cave containing pristine corals. The site is particularly noted for its underwater scenery and the possibility of finding seahorses.
Ħekka Point: The Cavern
The dive starts in a brilliantly coloured cavern that is open right up to the surface and is around 15 metres deep. The cavern provides a dramatic entrance to the dive, with the surrounding rock walls and blue water creating strong natural light and colour.
From the cavern, divers follow the steep wall towards the larger submerged cave. Good buoyancy control is important because the cave contains delicate pristine corals.
Ħekka Point: Entry & Access
Ħekka Point is a boat-access dive site. Local dive operators describe it as a boat dive, allowing divers to enter directly at the site rather than making a long shore swim.
Currents can occur, so the dive should be planned around sea conditions and the experience of the divers.
Dive Information
Surface-open Cavern
The dive begins in a brilliantly coloured cavern open to the surface at around 15 metres.
Submerged Cave
A steep wall leads to a large completely submerged cave, the main underwater feature of the dive.
Pristine Corals
The submerged cave contains pristine corals, making careful buoyancy control especially important.
Seahorses
The site offers an excellent chance of finding seahorses among the reef and cave surroundings.
Ħekka Point Diving Conditions
Currents can occur at Ħekka Point, so conditions should be checked before the dive. The site is best suited to experienced divers who are comfortable in caverns and around submerged cave environments.
Good buoyancy control is particularly important inside the submerged cave to protect the pristine corals. Divers should also follow local boat-diving procedures and carry appropriate surface signalling equipment.
What You Can See
Seahorses are one of the highlights of Ħekka Point, with the site offering an excellent chance of finding them. The submerged cave also contains pristine corals and other Mediterranean reef life.
The cavern, steep wall and blue-water views provide strong opportunities for underwater photography, particularly where natural light enters the surface-open cavern.
Diving Ħekka Point
Visit Gozo lists Ħekka Point as an advanced dive with an average depth of 15 metres or more and a maximum depth of 30 metres or more. The dive starts in a surface-open cavern around 15 metres deep before continuing along the steep wall to the large submerged cave.
The submerged cave is the highlight of the dive, with pristine corals and the possibility of finding seahorses. The site combines cavern, wall and reef diving in a relatively compact area.
Ħekka Point on Gozo's North-west Coast
Ħekka Point lies on Gozo's north-west coast, in the same wider area as Wied il-Mielaħ and Wied ir-Raħeb. It is a distinct boat dive centred on its surface-open cavern, steep wall and submerged cave.
The combination of dramatic cavern lighting, pristine corals and the possibility of seahorses makes Ħekka Point particularly attractive to experienced divers and underwater photographers.
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Location
Ħekka Point lies on Gozo's north-west coast and is reached by boat. The dive begins in a surface-open cavern before continuing along a steep wall to the submerged cave.
Location & Map
Ħekka Point is a boat-access dive site on the north-west coast of Gozo. Local dive operators describe a surface-open cavern at around 15 metres followed by a steep wall and a large submerged cave.
Ħekka Point Gozo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ħekka Point?
Ħekka Point is on Gozo's north-west coast and is normally visited by boat.
Can you dive Ħekka Point from shore?
No. Ħekka Point is a boat-access dive site according to local dive-site guides and operators.
How deep is Ħekka Point?
Visit Gozo lists an average depth of 15 metres or more and a maximum of 30 metres or more. The starting cavern is around 15 metres deep before the dive continues along the wall and into the submerged cave.
Why is it called Ħekka Point?
The dive begins in a brilliantly coloured cavern open to the surface, followed by a steep wall leading to a large submerged cave containing pristine corals.
What are the other names for Ħekka Point?
The site is also referred to as Hekka Point or Hekka Cave.
What marine life can you see at Ħekka Point?
Seahorses are one of the highlights of the site. Pristine corals and other Mediterranean reef life can also be found in the submerged cave and along the wall.
Is Ħekka Point suitable for beginners?
No. It is an advanced dive involving a cavern, wall and submerged cave. Good buoyancy control is particularly important to avoid damaging the pristine corals.
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