Manoel Island Yacht Marina
marina · Manoel Island · Malta
Manoel Island Yacht Marina is a marina on the island of Manoel Island, in the Malta cruising area.
The nearest town is Gżira.
Manoel Island is part of the Maltese Islands.
Largest marina, sheltered, a stone's throw from Valletta.
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Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.8 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
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.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Gżira: 62 restaurants, bars or cafés, 15 min by dinghy
- Ta' Xbiex: 22 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 min by dinghy
- Gwardamanġa: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 23 min by dinghy
- Sliema: 54 restaurants, bars or cafés, 25 min by dinghy
- Floriana: 23 restaurants, bars or cafés, 25 min by dinghy
- City Gate: 96 restaurants, bars or cafés, 25 min by dinghy
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Paparazzi 29 Club House) 150 m away
- Supermarket (Miracle Foods) 400 m away
- Bus (Il-Gżira - Gżira) 250 m away
- Parking 450 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Exiles Bay cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Portomaso Marina marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Xatt ir-Riżq marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Excelsior Marina marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Port of Valletta marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Grand Harbour cove · 1.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Malta by wind
More places – Manoel Island
- Exiles Bay cove
- Kalanka t-Tawwalija cove
- Marsaxlokk cove
- Excelsior Marina marina
Questions
Is Manoel Island Yacht Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Manoel Island Yacht Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Manoel Island Yacht Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Manoel Island Yacht Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.