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Klaus-Thorsten Tegge

“Diving around Gozo”

Complete diving information - 15 dive sites detailed descriptions - touristic information about Gozo - travel information from A - Z - numerous black&white pictures and maps.

First hand diving and travel information. A practical guide for the individual diving trip to Gozo.

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- Preface

	- Contents

		- Map

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About this book:

Diving on Gozo is both beautiful and fascinating. But what exactly awaits the diver? This guide starts with general information about diving conditions. Next follows - as the heart of this book - a detailed description of each diving site. Safety precautions are also included plus some information and hints for "après diving", i.e. suggestions regarding what to do and where to go after the dive. A detailed location map is included with the description for each dive.

This is followed by a brief overview of Gozo’s population, history, culture and points of interest that should give you an impression of the island. Besides diving it should also encourage visitors to discover the beauty of Gozo. Tips concerning travel, weather, addresses, internet links and other useful information are detailed in the next section.

The marine fauna and flora of the Maltese islands have been intentionally neglected. It is almost biologically identical to other areas of the Mediterranean and already well documented in numerous other books. Some recommendable biology guides are mentioned in the bibliography at the end of the book. There are also some more reading tips concerning diving and travel.

In case of an emergency immediate help is vital. For this purpose emergency procedures are printed on the last page of this guide. N.B. make a copy and take it with you whenever you dive.

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80 pages, format 17x22 cm

approx. 50 black&white-picture, 13 maps

coloured paperback cover

Publisher: Libri Book on Demand, Germany

ISBN: 3-8311-4751-1

Prices: 12,50 Euro (ringbinding + 1,50 Euro)

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Preface

Finally I’m back again! A blast of heat welcomes me as I leave the aircraft at Luqa, Malta’s international airport. I know that in only a few hours I can start the first dive in the crystal water of the Maltese Archipelago. As usual, there is a taxi driver waiting to pick me up - is it the same guy as last time? He will drive me to Cirkewwa harbour where I will board a ferry to Gozo a small neighbouring island of Malta. When discussing my holiday plans nobody seems to have heard of this idyllic island. However, Gozo is meanwhile becoming well known as an insider tip among divers.

Although not as colourful as the Red Sea, and perhaps not as rich in species as other parts of the Mediterranean, Gozo’s underwater landscape is spectacular and the waters surrounding the island are of the most beautiful blue that I have ever seen. Gozo has a number of scenic dive sites that lie closely together, far away from the bustling tourism, which is ever present on the main island. Hopefully it will remain this way.

I'm happy to leave the noisy main island and to finally board the ferry for the half-hour crossing to Mgarr, Gozo’s main harbour. The ferry has completed this journey thousands of times over the years and despite her appearance I'm sure she will make it again! It isn't just the diving that fascinates me but also the solitude of Gozo's open landscape.

There are ten dive shops operating on the island that adequately cater for all diving requirements, with various packages and offers. Gozo is a popular and cheap holiday destination, in particular for experienced divers that wish to dive independently. Using rental cars and dive tanks, one can dive almost everywhere. Early morning or midnight dives are no problem for those divers who know the location. The aim of this guide is giving the reader the information necessary for these dives. I hope that the following explanations will help you to discover Gozo so that on your next visit you, too, will think: "Finally I’m back again"!

Enjoy your stay on Gozo

Klaus-Thorsten Tegge

Contents

Preface - Introduction

Diving on Gozo - General information - Diving regulations - Diving independently/ in groups - Diving conditions - The marine world - Biology of the maltese sea - Boat dives and diving around Malta and Comono - Diving centres - Snorkelling - Further important information.

Shore dives around Gozo - Xwieni Bay - Double Arch Reef - Anchor Reef - Reqqa Point - Billingshurst Cave - Ghasri Valley with Cathedral (Blue Dome) - Inland Sea Dwejra Point (Blue Hole, Azure Window, Coral Cave) - Crocodile Rock - Fungus Rock - Xlendi Bay - Ta‘ Cenc (Il-Kantra) und Fessej Rock - Mgarr Ix-Xini - Xatt l-Ahmar (Mellieha Point) and wreck Wrack “Xlendi” - Hondoq Bay

Travel tips and tourist information: The country and its people - The history - Sights: a trip on Gozo - Travel information from A to Z.

Bibliography - Diving facilities & accomodation tips - Emergency procedures

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Maps: A detailed location map is included with the description for each dive. Safety precautions are also included plus some information and hints for "après diving", i.e. suggestions regarding what to do and where to go after the dive.

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