Island of Malta, Gozo and Comino provide an indented coastline of 200 km with clear and clean waters making a cruise around the island a real delight.

The sailing season stretches from April to November, however Malta is recognised a suitable base for wintering one's yacht.

Any yachtsman is delighted by the Maltese islands set in the clear limpid waters of the central Mediterranean, by the coastline indented by harbours naturally sculptured out of the islands' soft limestone.

In the three island 13 ports wait you in fascinating scenarios to moor you boat and guest the warm and kind mediterranean hospitality of maltese people.

• XLENDI
  Small bay suitable only for small crafts, open to Westerly winds. Rock at entrance with depth of 4'

• MARSALFORN
  Anchorage protected from S.S.E. to S.E. winds.

• MGARR HARBOUR
  Malta/Gozo ferry terminal, excellent berthing facility in a small nice Marina.

• SAN NIKLAW & SANTA MARIA
  Clean sea bay, sandy bottom, open to N. and N.E. winds

• BLU LAGOON
  Most beautiful anchorage with cristal clear sea and sandy bottom. Good holding, protected from all winds.

• MELLIHELA
  Largest bay of Malta on the N.E. coast. Shoal patch in the middle and sandy beach open to N.E. Attractive and quiet anchorages on Northern shoreline, well protected from prevailing N.W. winds. Good bathing.

• SELMUN
  Bay of Malta on the N.E. coast. Beautiful anchorage, open to N.W. and N.E. winds. Usually some swell from N.W.. Good bathing, small sandy beach.

• SAINT PAUL BAY
  Bay on the N.E. coast. Large protected bay with many inlets offering good sheller and anchorage.

• SALINA
  Bay on the N.E. coast. Good anchorage, sheltered from E. through S.W. to N.W. winds.

• SAINT JULIAN
  Largest bay of Malta on the N.E. coast Pleasant anchorage, good holding and well protected from S.E. through S.W. to N.W. winds.Plenty of room to swing to or anchor.

• MARSAMXETTO HARBOURS
  Main yachting center offering comprehensive yachting services
  

MALTA
Southern Coast

• MARSASCALA
  Small bay which is well protected from S. through N. winds. Inner part shallow.

• ISLAND BAY
  Very attractive anchorages with natural archway.Protected in N.W. weather

• MARSAXLOKK
  Large bay open to S.W. with breakwater. Many anchorages are available but must be approached with caution due to shoal patches.

• BLUE GROTTO and WIED IZ-ZURRIEQ
  Short term anchorage possible in N.E. winds in deep water. Impressive view of rock formations.

• GOLDEN BAY
  Sandy beach anchorage open to W. Good protection in every weather. Good for swimming.

• MARFA
  Bay opened to N. and N.E. winds. Old ferry landing with breakwater giving protection from W. and W.E. winds. Sandy bottom and good holding.

• PARADISE BAY
  Beautiful anchorage with clear water opened to W. and N.W. winds. Well protected from E. and N.E. winds. Sandy bottom, good holding, good bathing.

Arrival Formalities

On approaching the Maltese Islands contact Valletta Port Control who will guide to the visitors berth.

The yacht registration papers toghether with passports of all crew members and passengers must be presented to Customs and Immigration Officials at the aministration Building.

Custom formalities can be cleared in Malta or in Gozo at Mgarr Marina during summer season, June 1^st - September 30^th.
Don’t' forget to show jellow flag approaching Malta Island to declare intention to apply custom.

Valletta Port Control

Valletta Port Control, Valletta Radio, transmits on channels 09 and 12 (24hrs)
Tel: 241363 or 241364.
Malta Radio can be contacted on channel 16 (24hrs).

Weather forecast

Weather forecast are transmitted daily on channel 12 and 09.
Meteo Office tel: 249170. Weather answering machine tel 220310

Malta Maritime Authority

Yachting Centres Directorate
Ta' Xbiex Seafront, Ta' Xbiex MSD 11, Malta
tel: +356 - 332800        fax:  +356 - 332141
http://www.mma.gov.mt         e-mail: info@mma.gov.mt

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