Wied il-Mielah valley, located in Gharb on the north-western corner of Gozo island, is home to the Wied il-Mielah Window, a natural megalithic archway over the sea. This archway is similar to the Azure Window that was in Dwejra before its collapse in 2017. The dive site at Wied il-Mielah is only accessible by boat and features a large cave with an air pocket under the arch of the window. The entrance to the cave is approximately 16 meters deep, and a 30-meter-long reef can be found at a depth of 12 meters from the foot of the arch. Between the reef and the wall, the depth drops to 18 meters, offering a nice swim through under the rocks.
West of the window, there is another cave/crack at 20 meters that opens up to the surface, providing great scenery and photo opportunities. Further west, the wall drops to 18-20 meters and the sea bed slopes down with some boulders. Straight out from the archway into the blue at about 30-35 meters, a shoal of barracudas is often seen. To the east of the window, the wall drops to a depth of 50 meters or more. This dive site is recommended for beginners and is classified as a cave dive site.
Unit Settings
| Terrain and Features: | Cave |
|---|---|
| Entry Type: | Boat |
| Max Depth: | 50m |
| Visibility Range: | - - - |
| Experience Level: | Beginner |
| Best Gas: | 21% - 23% O2 |
Unit Settings
Unit Settings
Although we currently lack information on specific hazards at this location, their absence cannot be assumed. Your knowledge and experience with this dive site could greatly enhance our page – we invite you to share your insights.
