Azure Window

Description

The Azure Window is a Limestone natural arch on the Maltese island of Gozo. It is situated near Dwejra Bay on the Inland Sea. The formation, which was created after two limestone sea caves collapsed, is popular with scuba divers.

Geology

The Azure Window is made of a Maltese limestone known as Globigerina. This is the second oldest rock found on the islands covering almost 70% of its area. The rock, which is subject to erosion, gives Malta its distinctive coast and interior. Thickness of the limestone ranges from 23 m (75 ft) near Fort Chambray on Gozo up to 207 m (679 ft) around Marsaxlokk on Malta. The 28 m (92 ft) high arch consists of yellow to pale-grey limestones comprising the remains of the marine organism globigerinid foraminifera.

Erosion

The arch is disintegrating because large pieces of rock have begun to fall from the underside of the arch. The rate suggests that the arch will completely disintegrate within a few years. Its dangerous condition has led to warning notices being placed along the cliffs to stop people walking over the top of the arch. In April 2012 a large piece of rock was dislocated and resulted in the window being made larger and more unstable, as well as a reduction in its nearly perfect oblong shape.

Tourism

The Azure Window is a popular visitor destination being close to Dwejra, a tourist village that belongs to the town of San Lawrenz. The waters around the arch are suitable for swimming, scuba diving, and boating.

In recent years, the arch has gained notoriety for the illegal cliff-diving. Many videos on YouTube feature people leaping from the middle and side of the arch.

Source

Street view

Reviews

20.07.2021 Mike

Only the blue hole to look at now since the famous rock arch has collapsed and disappeared. Still doesn't stop the place getting a bit overrun and becoming a bit of a zoo! Souvenir stalls, snack trucks, dive tourists - don't expect a quiet time when visiting in season.
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20.06.2018 Raduly

Although the Azure window is not there anymore it is still a beautiful beach. Must visit. Had the best kinder flurry there.

03.06.2018 Olivier

Very beautiful. Although there are sharp and slippery rocks so bring waterproof footwear

31.05.2018 Tommy

First thing to do is to take a boat from the inland sea out trough the narrow opening in the cliff, €4/person. The sea is very clear and warm. The boats are small and quite. The guide will point out the features on the rock face and take it slow enough to really enjoy.

18.03.2018 Luis

This is a very lovely place to visit it, there are lots of fishermen around, some of then willtake you on a boat ride for a few euros through the passage to where the azure window was. You may also buy some fresh fish from them if you ask nicely. There is a couple of buses that stop near by, there is also a restaurant, we didnt go as we had a snack but if you fancy a bite pop over.

16.03.2018 Miika

Very nice boat trip leaving from the most interesting place. There is a lot to see, although the Azure Window has collapsed. See the ”face” on a rock in one of my pics :)
Safe boat for even small kids. I highly recommend for anyone!

16.03.2018 Philipp

So beautiful. If it is possible (due to the weather conditions) you should even swim in the blue pool. It's a fantastic experience.

14.02.2018 Miika

Very nice boat trip leaving from the most interesting place. There is a lot to see, even the Azure Window has collapsed. See the ”face” on a rock in one of my pics :)
Safe boat for even small kids. I highly recommend for anyone!

23.01.2018 Pietro

Small but nice to see. Interesting also the availability of small boat to pass throght the hole and to see the open Sea. It is better ti take in case of no Wind... Or you have to be prepared to be shaked ??

10.01.2018 Edgar

It is an amazing place. I have not expected so much from such a simple place. Blue hole is a nice place to take couple of pictures. What is more exciting is a cliffy area right next to it especially in the sunset. The waves looked magnificent and the work they have done with the rocks around is mind bending.

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