PETER'S POOL and Hofra z-Zghira (The Small Hole) are snuggled below high-ground on the eastern side of the Delimara Peninsula. The sea is not shallow, but it is exceptionally blue and crystal clear. Swimming is always off the rocks from elevated limestone ledges which have been worn smooth by the lapping of the waves over the years.

Access to these places is by footpaths down the hillslope.

Cars must be left on the highground on the Delimara Road. This slight inconvenience is well repaid by the cool waters.

 

(Ascension Grotto) is another well known cove in the south of the island. The glittering sea, facing two big caves in the rock face, make this spot the favourite meeting place of people from the neighbouring rural villages and also of other visitors who like sunshine and a rocky environment.

Ghar Lapsi is the haunt of amateur fishermen. Their boats can always be seen afloat or ashore on the primitive quay.

Deep-sea divers also frequent these waters for their sport.