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Revision as of 22:09, 7 June 2011
Grand Harbour (Port of entry)
GPS: 35°54′N, 14°31.3′E - Chartlet
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
- Grand Harbour Marina. A primarily floating pontoon marina in Grand Harbour. Some stern to berths for larger vessels.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Ask in the marina office.
Most chandleries are located in Marsamxett Harbour.
Repairs/Yards
- Kalkara boat yard. A small boat yard in Kalkara Creek, the next inlet to the East in Grand Harbour.
- In Marsamxett Harbour.
See also the list of Malta boatyards on the Malta page.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Water & electricity is available in the marina.
Fuel - check with marina office.
==Tourism & things to do ashore==Tourism
The C & N Marina is close to Birgu, one of the oldest villages of Malta and worth a walk through. Here also will be found the Knights Hall built by the Oorder of St. John between 1533-57, and the Maritime Museum, housed now in the 19th century building of the Naval Bakery.
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)
- Some amendments and additions Feb 2011 --Wayward
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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