Gozo - Fungus Rock and Dwerja Bay

(Local Name: Il-Gebla tal-General) This 60m high monolith guards the entrance to an almost circular black lagoon with a spooky seaweed-covered bed. The climb to the top is only for aspiring mountaineers. Dwerja is a placid place to swim. There are two small grottos, and plenty of fish for divers to spot off Fungus Rock and this is considered one of the finest diving spots in the Mediterranean. In calm weather the bay is an idyllic spot to anchor for the night. The clear but dark sea and deserted ragged coastline make this ideal territory for keen snorkelers as well.