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==Mgarr (Port of Entry)==
==Mgarr (Port of Entry)==
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====Background====
[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.
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For historical details see [[Gozo#Background|Gozo]].
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For historical details ''see [[Gozo#Background|Gozo]]''.
==Charts==
==Charts==
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See [[Malta#Charts|Malta]].
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''See [[Malta#Charts|Malta]]''.
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====Radio Nets====
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==Radio Nets==
* Mgarr Port Control - VHF channels 09 & 12
* Mgarr Port Control - VHF channels 09 & 12
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See also [[Malta#Local Radio Nets|Malta]].
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''See also [[Malta#Local Radio Nets|Malta]]''.
==Local Weather==
==Local Weather==
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See [[Malta#Climate & Weather|Malta]].
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''See [[Malta#Climate & Weather|Malta]]''.
==Approach and Navigation==
==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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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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==Check-in facilities==
==Check-in facilities==
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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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[[Image:Gozo_MgarrHarbor.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The Busy Harbor of Mgarr<br />''Click for larger view'']]
All yachts should go to the [[Mgarr Marina|Marina]]  pier "F".
All yachts should go to the [[Mgarr Marina|Marina]]  pier "F".
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]].
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.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> The Customs Office here usually operates between 1 June and 30 September.
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
====Marine Stores====
====Marine Stores====
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N/A.
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N/A (Not Available).
====Repairs/Yards====
====Repairs/Yards====
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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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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[[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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====Tourism====
Take nice walks around Mgarr.
Take nice walks around Mgarr.
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See also [[Gozo#Tourism|Tourism in Gozo]].  
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''See also [[Gozo#Tourism|Tourism in Gozo]]''.  
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===Laundry===
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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* There are a few stores.
* There are a few stores.
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===Eateries===
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====Eateries====
* 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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===Internet/WiFi===
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====Internet/WiFi====
Available?
Available?
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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* In the town.
* In the town.
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===Garbage Disposal===
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====Garbage Disposal====
In bins.
In bins.
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===Transportation===
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====Transportation====
* 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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==Routes/Passages To/From==
==Routes/Passages To/From==
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]].
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]]''.
==Cruiser's Friends==
==Cruiser's Friends==
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==References & Publications==
==References & Publications==
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See [[Malta#References & Publications|Malta]].
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''See [[Malta#References & Publications|Malta]]''.
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
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* May 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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==Personal Notes==
==Personal Notes==
Personal experiences?
Personal experiences?
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
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Revision as of 14:08, 27 January 2012

Mgarr (Port of Entry)

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 36°1.5′N, 14°18.1′E
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 Local chartlet
Malta Mgarr S.jpgSatellite View of Mgarr
Click for larger view

Contents

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 (Not Available).

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.

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?

Laundry

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

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.

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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See Malta.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)


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Names: Lighthouse, Istioploos


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