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.

Weather

See Malta.

Passages

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.

Communication

• Mgarr Port Control - VHF channels 09 & 12

See also Malta.

Navigation

The approach to Mgarr, the main port of Gozo, while straightforward, there can be accelerated winds in the channel between Gozo and Comino.

Entrance

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

All yachts should go to the Marina pier "F".

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Mgarr Marina

Amenities

Facilities
Water	At the Marina
Electricity	At the Marina
Toilets	?
Showers	?
Laundry	?
Garbage	In bins
Supplies
Fuel	At the Marina
Bottled gas	?
Chandlers	None
Services
Repairs	N/A (Not Available)
Internet	?
Mobile connectivity	?
Vehicle rentals	In the town.

Provisioning

• There are a few stores.

Eating out

• There are many restaurants within walking distance of the Marina
• The Park Lin restaurant is excellent

Transportation

• There is frequent bus service, by colorful yellow busses, throughout the island
• Ferries to Malta

Tourism

See also Tourism in Gozo.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Mgarr at the Wikipedia
• Mgarr

References

See Malta.

Comments

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Date of member's last visit to Mgarr and this page's details validated:

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

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