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{{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Malta|Gozo}} | {{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Malta|Gozo}} | ||
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| + | | lat=36.0255 | ||
| + | | lon=14.30117 | ||
| zoom= 16 | | zoom= 16 | ||
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| image= Malta_Mgarr_S.jpg | | image= Malta_Mgarr_S.jpg | ||
| imagetext= Satellite View of Mgarr | | imagetext= Satellite View of Mgarr | ||
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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. | [http://www.discovergozo.com.mt/mgarr.htm Mgarr] is the harbor of [[Gozo]]. It is a small but attractive port town. | ||
| - | For historical details ''see [[Gozo | + | For historical details ''see [[Gozo|Gozo]]''. |
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
''See [[Malta#Charts|Malta]]''. | ''See [[Malta#Charts|Malta]]''. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Weather== |
| + | ''See [[Malta#Weather|Malta]]''. | ||
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| + | ==Passages== | ||
| + | Mgarr is about 425 nM form [[Cythera]] and 400 nM from [[Pylos]] in [[Greece]]. It is also 350 nM from [[Cagliari]], Sardinia and about 85 nM from [[Lampedusa]] in [[Italy]]. | ||
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| + | ''Also see [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages|Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''. | ||
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| + | ==Communication== | ||
* Mgarr Port Control - VHF channels 09 & 12 | * Mgarr Port Control - VHF channels 09 & 12 | ||
''See also [[Malta#Local Radio Nets|Malta]]''. | ''See also [[Malta#Local Radio Nets|Malta]]''. | ||
| - | == | + | ==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]]. | The approach to Mgarr, the main port of Gozo, while straightforward, there can be accelerated winds in the channel between [[Gozo]] and [[Comino]]. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Entrance== |
| - | 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# | + | 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#Entrance |Malta]]. |
{{Warning}}The Customs Office here usually operates between 1 June and 30 September. | {{Warning}}The Customs Office here usually operates between 1 June and 30 September. | ||
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| - | ==Berthing | + | ==Berthing== |
{{Image right| Gozo_MgarrHarbor.jpg| The Busy Harbor of Mgarr }} | {{Image right| Gozo_MgarrHarbor.jpg| The Busy Harbor of Mgarr }} | ||
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* [[Mgarr Marina]] | * [[Mgarr Marina]] | ||
| - | == | + | ==Amenities== |
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| - | + | |Water| At the [[Mgarr Marina|Marina]] | |
| - | At the [[Mgarr Marina|Marina]] | + | |Electricity| At the [[Mgarr Marina|Marina]] |
| + | |Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Showers| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Garbage| In bins | ||
| - | + | |header|Supplies | |
| - | + | |Fuel| At the [[Mgarr Marina|Marina]] | |
| - | + | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
| - | + | |Chandlers| None | |
| - | + | |header|Services | |
| + | |Repairs| N/A (Not Available) | ||
| + | |Internet| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Vehicle rentals| * In the town. | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
* There are a few stores. | * There are a few stores. | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Eating out== |
* There are many restaurants within walking distance of the [[Mgarr Marina|Marina]] | * There are many restaurants within walking distance of the [[Mgarr Marina|Marina]] | ||
* The ''Park Lin'' restaurant is excellent | * The ''Park Lin'' restaurant is excellent | ||
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* There is frequent bus service, by colorful yellow busses, throughout the island | * There is frequent bus service, by colorful yellow busses, throughout the island | ||
* Ferries to [[Malta]] | * Ferries to [[Malta]] | ||
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| - | '' | + | ==Tourism== |
| + | {{Image right| Malta_Gozo864.jpg| The Fishing Harbor of Mgarr }} | ||
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| + | ''See also [[Gozo#Tourism|Tourism in Gozo]]''. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Friends== |
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Forums== |
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Links== |
* {{wikipedia |Mġarr,_Gozo }} | * {{wikipedia |Mġarr,_Gozo }} | ||
| - | * [http:// | + | * [http://islandofgozo.org/town?town_id=78 Mgarr] |
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| - | ==References | + | ==References== |
| - | ''See [[Malta#References | + | ''See [[Malta#References|Malta]]''. |
{{Comments}} | {{Comments}} | ||
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* May 2001 {{Istioploos2}} | * May 2001 {{Istioploos2}} | ||
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{{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]}} | {{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:52, 21 August 2018
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Mgarr is the harbor of Gozo. It is a small but attractive port town.
For historical details see Gozo.
Charts
See Malta.
Weather
See Malta.
Passages
Mgarr is about 425 nM form Cythera and 400 nM from Pylos in Greece. It is also 350 nM from Cagliari, Sardinia and about 85 nM from Lampedusa in Italy.
Also see Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.
Communication
- Mgarr Port Control - VHF channels 09 & 12
See also Malta.
The approach to Mgarr, the main port of Gozo, while straightforward, there can be accelerated winds in the channel between Gozo and Comino.
Entrance
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.
Berthing
All yachts should go to the Marina pier "F".
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | At the Marina |
| Electricity | At the Marina |
| Toilets | ? |
| Showers | ? |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | In bins |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | At the Marina |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A (Not Available) |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals |
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Provisioning
- There are a few stores.
Eating out
- There are many restaurants within walking distance of the Marina
- The Park Lin restaurant is excellent
Transportation
- There is frequent bus service, by colorful yellow busses, throughout the island
- Ferries to Malta
Tourism
See also Tourism in Gozo.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Malta.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Mgarr and this page's details validated:
- May 2001 --Istioploos
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