Billinghurst Cave

Billinghurst Cave is large cave located in a tight corner of a rocky coastline, and facing due north, it sees almost no direct sunlight, thus having very little natural light penetration. After swimming for about 60 m into the cave over a bottom of fine sand and shingle, several loose boulders form an upwards slope leading to second massive cave where we are able to surface in a large air pocket totally enclosed in rock. The ceiling of this cave is about 5 m above the water level while the furthest walls are approximately 35 m away. The sight of the blue open water with the sun shining through from the outer reef on the way out of this cavern is very impressive.

Billinghurst Cave, situated near Reqqa Point, is a challenging dive site, renowned for its impressive 35-meter deep cavern. The entrance, nestled at the base of a reef wall at 24 meters, leads into a 50-meter-long cave with the option to surface at the end. Known by various names like Booming Cave, Railway Tunnel, and Ghar ix-Xih, this site boasts high popularity among experienced divers.

Accessible through a giant stride entry, the cave’s unique features, including curves and boulders, create an immersive cave dive experience. The cave’s popularity lies in its initial 20/25 meters, where divers may lose sight of the entrance due to the intricate underwater terrain. Full-length exploration requires consideration of a stage cylinder and careful management of underwater time.

Exiting the cave can be done through a ladder or via Reqqa Point, with the entrance presenting a stunning ‘Blue Window’ view from within the cavern. Billinghurst Cave is not for the faint-hearted, suitable only for very experienced divers. Accessible via a rocky and sharp path, this site demands caution during entry.

The underwater world within Billinghurst Cave reveals a diverse marine life, including the dusky grouper, anemones, common starfish, Mediterranean cardinalfish, sea moss, yellow cluster anemone, and the majestic noble pen shell. For those seeking a challenging dive in Malta’s crystal-clear waters, Billinghurst Cave promises an unforgettable underwater adventure.

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