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Xlendi Underwater Archaeological Park
A Phoenician wreck
About Xlendi Underwater Archaeological Park
At the mouth of Xlendi Bay lies a Phoenician shipwreck from the seventh century BC, with amphorae and other finds, recovered and studied since the late 1950s. Heritage Malta runs it as an underwater archaeological park, visited with licensed dive centres (heritagemalta.mt).
Why it's on our list
- For divers
- A Phoenician wreck
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Xlendi Underwater Archaeological Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Xlendi Underwater Archaeological Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Ċirkewwa (Gozo ferry)11 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Golden Bay16 kmCar or taxi 36 min
- Mdina23 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- Spinola Bay28 kmCar or taxi 62 min