Port of Valletta
marina · Malta
Port of Valletta is a marina on the coast of Malta.
The nearest town is Valletta.
Malta is part of the Maltese Islands.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north to east-north-east (4°–68°).
- 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
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Sally Port Pizzeria) 110 m away
- Supermarket (M&S Simply Food) 410 m away
- Bus (Valletta - Fossa) on site
- Parking 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, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Xatt ir-Riżq, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Grand Harbour, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Excelsior Marina, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Excelsior Marina marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Grand Harbour cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Laguna Marina marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Xatt ir-Riżq marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Portomaso Marina marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Exiles Bay cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Malta by wind
More places – Malta
- Fomm ir-Riħ Bay cove
- Laguna Marina marina
- Portomaso Marina marina
- Qalet Marku cove
Questions
Is Port of Valletta sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Xatt ir-Riżq, 0.9 NM by sea.
Is Port of Valletta sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Port of Valletta?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port of Valletta?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.