Cathedral Cave

A cathedral beneath the cliff

Cathedral Cave is a sea cave at the mouth of the Wied il-Ghasri canyon on Gozo's northern coast. Its name comes from the impressive vault, which reaches approximately 15 metres above water level, evoking a cathedral nave. When sunlight strikes at the right angle, beams entering from the sea illuminate the cave's interior with blue-green light, creating an otherworldly atmosphere.

Access and diving

The cave can be reached by swimming or kayaking from the inlet at the end of the Wied il-Ghasri canyon. Divers explore the cave and surrounding rock formations, including tunnels and chimneys. Underwater visibility is excellent. The cave is also reachable from the open sea by boat, but requires calm conditions.

Acoustics and silence

The cave interior has remarkable acoustics, amplifying the sounds of waves reflecting off the walls. On a calm day, an almost mystical silence prevails, broken only by gentle lapping water.

Practical tip: The easiest access is by kayak from the Wied il-Ghasri inlet (rental available in season from Marsalforn). Swimmers can reach it from the inlet, but mind the distance from the cave entrance when the sea is not perfectly calm.