Marsamxett Harbour
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Marsamxett Harbour or Sliema (Port of entry)
GPS: 35°53.97′N, 14°30.24′E - Chartlet
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Marsamxett Harbour or Sliema is the main yachting harbour in Malta.
Charts
See Malta.
Radio Nets
See Malta.
Local Weather
Marsamxett is exposed to the NE the Gregale. When it blows many yachts drag their anchors.
See also 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
If you are entering Malta, the authorities will usually directed you to go, side-to, at the breakwater in the W of Msida Marina where you clear customs.
The berthing choices are: the well run Msida Marina, mooring stern or bow-to on Lazaretto Creek along the Sliema quey, or anchoring off near the Manoel Island. Up to date information is available from the Malta Maritime Authority, telephone +356 21 33 28 00
Anchorages
Lazaretto Creek
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Lazaretto Creek is not as preferable as Msida because it is open to the public and much more exposed to the NE Gregale but a visiting yacht may have no choice in the mater. There are laid mooring and if you are lucky you will be directed to a berth with one. Go stern-to. If you have to anchor be aware of a very fouled bottom.
Like in Msida fuel is provided by trucks, which come every day. Also, a vegetable truck comes every morning bringing fresh produce, bread, etc. Several trades people (carpenters, sailmakers, etc.) come by offering their services.
Warning: When the NE wind blows, the dreaded Gregale, a very uncomfortable and possibly dangerous swell develops. Anchors drag.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
- September 1996 --Istioploos
Manoel Island
You can, if there is room, anchor off near Manoel Island.
Warning: The bottom is very fouled and the holding can be problematic especially when the NE wind blows, the dreaded Gregale. Anchors drag, if not yours maybe your neighbor's.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
- September 1996 --Istioploos
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Walk along the delightful waterfront of Sliema and Gżira.
See also Malta.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - Trucks deliver along the quay
- Water - At the quay
- Electricity - At the quay (220 V). Plugs may not be standard EU but of the British type
Laundry
There is a laundry on the esplanade at Sliema. They usually take a day.
Grocery & Supply Stores
A very good supermarket is located on the road perpendicular to Lazaretto Creek.
Eateries
- Very good Maltese food can be had at the Il Meril restaurant (+33 2172 0942 0265) located at the foot of St. Vincent Street in Sliema.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Available along the esplanade at Sliema.
Marine Stores & Facilities
There is an excellent store across from Lazaretto Creek.
Repairs/Yards
- Several trades people (carpenters, sailmakers, etc.) come by offering their services
- Shipyard on Manoel Island
Garbage Disposal
Bins along the esplanade.
Transportation
In Malta there is frequent bus service. The airport has daily flights to London and Rome.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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
- Marsamxett Harbour (Wikipedia)
- Sliema (Wikipedia)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
- May 2001 --Istioploos
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