Mgarr

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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.

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 (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

• Mgarr Marina

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

• Mgarr at the Wikipedia
• Mgarr

References & Publications

See Malta.

Comments

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Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

• May 2001 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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