Mgarr : Profile

Location

The island of Gozo is a third of the size of the main island of Malta, but greener and more rural. It is made up of hills and deep valleys, as well as rugged cliffs. The sheltered marina is a useful base for exploring the smaller islands.

Mgarr lies on the southern shore and is the main ferry port for the island.

Clearance

Since October 2008 it is now possible to clear in at Mgarr Marina all year round. The Customs office is in the same building as the marina office and is open 0800-1700 daily, extended until 2000 from 1st June to 30th September. Visiting yachts should approach Pontoon F - berthing assistants will indicate location of the Customs Office on arrival.

Cruisers reccommend Mgarr as a clearing-in port as the procedure here is very straightforward and much less complicated than trying to clear in elsewhere.

At present, all vessels still need to obtain exit clearance - including providing proof of payment of all marina fees. Before final departure from the Islands, a passenger/crew list has to be drawn up on the appropriate form and presented to Customs Officer and all passports are to be submitted to the Immigration Officer. There tends to be a more relaxed attitude here than at Valletta.

Docking

This is a sheltered harbour and yachts berth in the NE part. The western side is reserved for fishermen.

There is no anchoring in the harbour.

Last updated June 2010.

Mgarr Marina
Mgarr GSM 104, Gozo Island
Tel:+356 99 24 25 01 / (+356) 2133 0964 / (+356) 2133 0982 , Fax:(+356) 2131 4093
info@melitamarinegroup.net
This marina is pleasant, reasonably priced and efficient. The visitors' berths, to sta'bd of the entrance, have water and electicity. Toilets and showers are in the marina building, together with police and Customs. This marina is now under new ownership (2010).

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