Marina di Valletta – this is the newest marina in Valletta, the clubhouse is still under development and washrooms are in a small trailer (but plentiful hot water). Because it is the “last addition” to the marinas in Valletta, there is a concern about the protection in the marina. We have stayed in the marina in late April/early May 2018 and were very happy.

We entered with 25knt NE wind and 2m swell and had no problems. Once past the entrance to the harbour, the waves calm down and there is plenty of space to take sails down before entering the marina. While on the dock, we also experienced 35knt W winds with no problem.

The marina has a great location, it is a short uphill walk to the old town or one can take a bus that stops very close to the marina. Prices are in line with other Valletta marinas, perhaps a touch lower but still quite expensive.

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We’re cruising Malta right now, so a few impressions: marinas are very expensive, at least in the summer, but they respond well to email enquiries, so you can always check their long-term winter rates. English is one of the state languages, so that’s helpful as well.

Most foodstuffs out of season come from the continent, so unless shopping at a farm, provisioning costs a bit more. Though their selection is excellent with a very good mix of English, Italian, and French assortment.

Chandleries are very good, with excellent quality, quantity, and exuberant prices. Marine technicians are knowledgeable and most speak excellent English.

The islands themselves are gorgeous with an anchorage for every weather, history behind every turn (even more so than in Turkey IMHO), and colourful people. However, I don’t think we’d be able to handle being the whole season here as it’s quite small.

The charts are the best sound we’ve seen in The Med yet (out of France, Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, and Turkey).

Most European destinations are via Rome or Sicily, except for destinations covered by Air Malta. Most fresh produce is Sicilian as well.