Grand Harbour
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[[Image:Valletta_Harbour.jpg|center|thumb|450px|Valletta, Malta. ''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Valletta_Harbour.jpg|center|thumb|450px|Valletta, Malta. ''Click for larger view'']] | ||
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The main harbor of Valletta is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Harbour Grand Harbour] in the island of [[Malta]]. It is a very large harbor mostly used by commercial vessels. However within the harbor there is a private marina, operated by [http://www.cnmarinas.com/home.html Camper & Nicholsons], that welcomes yachts. | The main harbor of Valletta is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Harbour Grand Harbour] in the island of [[Malta]]. It is a very large harbor mostly used by commercial vessels. However within the harbor there is a private marina, operated by [http://www.cnmarinas.com/home.html Camper & Nicholsons], that welcomes yachts. | ||
- | + | ==Charts== | |
See [[Malta#Charts|Malta]]. | See [[Malta#Charts|Malta]]. | ||
- | + | ==Radio Nets== | |
See [[Malta#Radio_Nets|Malta]]. | See [[Malta#Radio_Nets|Malta]]. | ||
- | ===Approach and Navigation | + | ==Local Weather== |
+ | See [[Malta#Climate & Weather|Malta]]. | ||
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+ | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
While the approaches are straight forward be aware of the many ships anchored off near the harbor entrance. | While the approaches are straight forward be aware of the many ships anchored off near the harbor entrance. | ||
See also [[Malta#Arrival/Departure procedures|Arrival/Departure procedures for Malta]]. | See also [[Malta#Arrival/Departure procedures|Arrival/Departure procedures for Malta]]. | ||
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Yachts should proceed to the [[Valetta C & N Marina|Marina]]. | Yachts should proceed to the [[Valetta C & N Marina|Marina]]. | ||
- | + | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | |
* [[Valetta C & N Marina]] | * [[Valetta C & N Marina]] | ||
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- | === | + | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== |
- | + | ====Marine Stores==== | |
+ | Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. | ||
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- | === | + | ====Repairs/Yards==== |
- | + | In [[Marsamxett Harbour]]. | |
- | ===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | + | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== |
Check with the [[Valetta C & N Marina|Marina]]. | Check with the [[Valetta C & N Marina|Marina]]. | ||
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+ | ==Tourism & things to do ashore== | ||
+ | ===Tourism=== | ||
+ | See [[Malta#Tourism|Malta]]. | ||
===Laundry=== | ===Laundry=== | ||
in the [[Valetta C & N Marina|Marina]]. | in the [[Valetta C & N Marina|Marina]]. | ||
- | ===Grocery Stores=== | + | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== |
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ||
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- | + | ===Garbage Disposal=== | |
- | + | In bins. | |
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===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
In [[Malta]] there is frequent bus service. The airport has daily flights to London and Rome. | In [[Malta]] there is frequent bus service. The airport has daily flights to London and Rome. | ||
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- | ===Cruiser's Friends | + | ==Routes/Passages To/From== |
+ | [[Malta]] is 412 nM form [[Cythera]] and 383 nM from [[Pylos]] in [[Greece]]. It is also 364 nM from [[Cagliari]], Sardinia and about 85 nM from [[Lampedusa]] in [[Italy]]. | ||
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+ | ==Cruiser's 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. | ||
- | + | ==Forum Discussions== | |
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | ||
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- | + | ==External Links== | |
See [[Malta#External Links|Malta]]. | See [[Malta#External Links|Malta]]. | ||
- | ===Personal Notes | + | ==References & Publications== |
+ | See [[Malta#References & Publications|Malta]]. | ||
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+ | ==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''== | ||
+ | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
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+ | ==Personal Notes== | ||
Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
Revision as of 21:33, 20 March 2009
Grand Harbour (Port of entry)
GPS: 35°54′N, 14°31.3′E - Chartlet
Background
The main harbor of Valletta is Grand Harbour in the island of Malta. It is a very large harbor mostly used by commercial vessels. However within the harbor there is a private marina, operated by Camper & Nicholsons, that welcomes yachts.
Charts
See Malta.
Radio Nets
See Malta.
Local Weather
See Malta.
While the approaches are straight forward be aware of the many ships anchored off near the harbor entrance.
See also Arrival/Departure procedures for Malta.
Check-in facilities
Yachts should proceed to the Marina.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Check with the Marina.
Tourism & things to do ashore
Tourism
See Malta.
Laundry
in the Marina.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
In bins.
Transportation
In Malta there is frequent bus service. The airport has daily flights to London and Rome.
Routes/Passages To/From
Malta is 412 nM form Cythera and 383 nM from Pylos in Greece. It is also 364 nM from Cagliari, Sardinia and about 85 nM from Lampedusa in Italy.
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
See Malta.
References & Publications
See Malta.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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