Laguna Marina
marina · Malta
Laguna Marina is a marina on the coast of Malta.
The nearest town is Floriana.
Malta is part of the Maltese Islands.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Swell can come in from north-east to north-east (44°–52°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Floriana: 23 restaurants, bars or cafés, 17 min on foot
- Ħamrun: 7 restaurants, bars or cafés, 19 min by road
- Qormi: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 23 min by road
- City Gate: 96 restaurants, bars or cafés, 24 min on foot
- Our Lady of Victory Church: 24 min on foot
- Marsa: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 27 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Pecorino Pizza and Pasta by 516) on site
- Supermarket (MySupermarket) 360 m away
- Bus (Valletta - Pinto) 80 m away
- Parking (Valletta Waterfront Car Park) 100 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Xatt ir-Riżq, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Xatt ir-Riżq, 1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Grand Harbour, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Grand Harbour cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Excelsior Marina marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Port of Valletta marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Xatt ir-Riżq marina · 1 NM by sea
- Portomaso Marina marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- Exiles Bay cove · 1.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Malta by wind
More places – Malta
- Excelsior Marina marina
- Fomm ir-Riħ Bay cove
- Port of Valletta marina
- Portomaso Marina marina
Questions
Is Laguna Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Xatt ir-Riżq, 1 NM by sea.
Is Laguna Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Laguna Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Laguna Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.