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Revision as of 18:06, 22 February 2011

Grand Harbour (Port of entry)

GPS: 35°54′N, 14°31.3′E - Chartlet

Valletta, Malta. Click for larger view

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.

Approach and Navigation

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

  • Grand Harbour Marina. A primarily floating pontoon marina in Grand Harbour. Some stern to berths for larger vessels.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

In Marsamxett Harbour.

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

  • Buses operate from nearby the marina and run to Valletta.
  • Water taxis operate between the marina and Valletta.

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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

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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