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Revision as of 00:11, 23 August 2012
Mgarr (Port of Entry)
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| 36°1.5′N, 14°18.1′E |
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| Local chartlet |
Satellite View of Mgarr Click for larger view |
Background
Mgarr is the harbor of Gozo. It is a small but attractive port town.
For historical details see Gozo.
Charts
See Malta.
Radio Nets
- Mgarr Port Control - VHF channels 09 & 12
See also Malta.
Local Weather
See Malta.
The approach to Mgarr, the main port of Gozo, while straightforward, there can be accelerated winds in the channel between Gozo and Comino.
Check-in facilities
All yachts should go to the Marina pier "F".
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.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
N/A (Not Available).
Repairs/Yards
N/A.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
At the Marina.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Take nice walks around Mgarr.
See also Tourism in Gozo.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There are a few stores.
Eateries
- There are many restaurants within walking distance of the Marina.
- The Park Lin restaurant is excellent.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- In the town.
Garbage Disposal
In bins.
Transportation
- There is frequent bus service, by colorful yellow busses, throughout the island
- Ferries to Malta
Routes/Passages To/From
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.
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
References & Publications
See Malta.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
- May 2001 --Istioploos
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