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==Mgarr (Port of Entry)==
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[[Image:imagename.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Caption<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Malta_Mgarr_S.jpg|450px|thumb|center|Satellite View of Mgarr - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.025&lon=14.301667&scale=30000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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Description, etc.
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[http://www.discovergozo.com.mt/mgarr.htm Mgarr] is the harbor of [[Gozo]]. It is a small but attractive port town.
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For historical details see [[Gozo#Background|Gozo]].
==Charts==
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See [[Malta#Charts|Malta]].
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* Mgarr Port Control - VHF channels 09 & 12
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See also [[Malta#Local Radio Nets|Malta]].
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==Approach and Navigation==
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The approach to Mgarr, the main port of Gozo, while straightforward, there can be accelerated winds in the channel between Gozo and [[Comino]].
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[[Image:Gozo_MgarrHarbor.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The Busy Harbor of Mgarr<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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All yachts should go to the [[Mgarr Marina|Marina]]  pier "F".
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The Customs Office is located next to the [[Mgarr Marina|Marina]] where a yacht entering or exiting Malta can clear the formalities. For details see also  [[Malta#Arrival/Departure procedures|Malta]].
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> The Customs Office here usually operates between 1 June and 30 September.
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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* [[Mgarr Marina]]
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At the [[Mgarr Marina|Marina]].
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[[Image:Malta_Gozo864.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The Fishing Harbor of Mgarr<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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===Tourism===
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Take nice walks around Mgarr.
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===Eateries===
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* There are many restaurants within walking distance of the [[Mgarr Marina|Marina]].
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* The ''Park Lin'' restaurant is excellent.
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===Garbage Disposal===
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In bins.
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
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Revision as of 14:53, 20 March 2009

Contents

Mgarr (Port of Entry)

GPS: 36°1.5′N, 14°18.1′E

Satellite View of Mgarr - Chartlet
Click for larger view

Background

Mgarr is the harbor of Gozo. It is a small but attractive port town.

For historical details see Gozo.

Charts

See Malta.

Radio Nets

  • Mgarr Port Control - VHF channels 09 & 12

See also Malta.

Local Weather

See Malta.

Approach and Navigation

The approach to Mgarr, the main port of Gozo, while straightforward, there can be accelerated winds in the channel between Gozo and Comino.

Check-in facilities

The Busy Harbor of Mgarr
Click for larger view

All yachts should go to the Marina pier "F".

The Customs Office is located next to the Marina where a yacht entering or exiting Malta can clear the formalities. For details see also Malta. Warning: The Customs Office here usually operates between 1 June and 30 September.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

N/A.

Repairs/Yards

N/A.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

At the Marina.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

The Fishing Harbor of Mgarr
Click for larger view

Tourism

Take nice walks around Mgarr.

See also Tourism in Gozo.

Laundry

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • There are a few stores.

Eateries

  • There are many restaurants within walking distance of the Marina.
  • The Park Lin restaurant is excellent.

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Motorbike & Car Rentals

  • In the town.

Garbage Disposal

In bins.

Transportation

  • There is frequent bus service, by colorful yellow busses, throughout the island
  • Ferries to Malta

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

References & Publications

See Malta.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)


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