The Azure Window, a huge natural arch in the sea cliffs, is a breathtaking Gozitan view. In the rocks in front of it is another geological freak called the Blue Hole – a vertical chimney in the limestone, about 10m in diameter and 25m deep, that connects with the open sea through an underwater arch about 8m down. Scenes from Game of Thrones were filmed here in 2011, when the local production company ran into trouble for covering the area in construction sand.
Understandably, it's a very popular dive site and the snorkelling is excellent, too. Moby Dives and St Andrews Divers Cove , both located in Xlendi, are available for lessons and equipment hire.
