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| - | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} | + | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''(Click links for more information)'' |
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |[[Image:Malta_Mgarr_S.jpg|400px]]Satellite View of Mgarr<br />''Click for larger view'' | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |[[Image:Malta_Mgarr_S.jpg|400px]]Satellite View of Mgarr<br />''Click for larger view'' | ||
| - | |}{{TOCleft}} | + | |}{{TOCleft}}[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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| - | [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#Background|Gozo]]''. | For historical details ''see [[Gozo#Background|Gozo]]''. | ||
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| - | ==Check-in facilities== | + | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== |
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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]]. | 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. | ||
| - | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | + | ==Berthing Options== |
| + | [[Image:Gozo_MgarrHarbor.jpg|405px|thumb|right|The Busy Harbor of Mgarr - ''Click for larger view'']] | ||
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| + | All yachts should go to the [[Mgarr Marina|Marina]] pier "F". | ||
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* [[Mgarr Marina]] | * [[Mgarr Marina]] | ||
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At the [[Mgarr Marina|Marina]]. | At the [[Mgarr Marina|Marina]]. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Things to do Ashore== |
| - | [[Image:Malta_Gozo864.jpg| | + | [[Image:Malta_Gozo864.jpg|405px|thumb|right|The Fishing Harbor of Mgarr - ''Click for larger view'']] |
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
Take nice walks around Mgarr. | Take nice walks around Mgarr. | ||
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====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
| - | Available? | + | {{MagentaText|Available?}} |
====Laundry==== | ====Laundry==== | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
| - | 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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Revision as of 21:31, 13 April 2013
Mgarr (Port of Entry)
 (Click links for more information)
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 Satellite View of MgarrClick for larger view | |
For historical details see Gozo.
Charts
See Malta.
Radio Nets
- Mgarr Port Control - VHF channels 09 & 12
See also Malta.
Local Weather
See Malta.
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 (for Customs and Immigration)
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 Options
All yachts should go to the Marina pier "F".
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
N/A (Not Available).
Repairs/Yards
N/A.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
At the Marina.
Things to do Ashore
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)
- May 2001 --Istioploos
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