Portomaso Marina
marina · Malta
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Portomaso Marina is a marina on the coast of Malta.
The nearest town is Saint Julian's.
Malta is part of the Maltese Islands.
Also known as Ix-Xatt ta’ Spinola.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to east (28°–84°).
- 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 0.3 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.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- St. Julian's: 73 restaurants, bars or cafés, 8 min on foot
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel: 9 min on foot
- St Julian's Tower: 10 min on foot
- Birkirkara: 4 restaurants, bars or cafés, 23 min by road
- Attard: 9 restaurants, bars or cafés, 26 min by road
- St George's Tower: 27 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Blue Elephant) 160 m away
- Supermarket (Eurospar) 230 m away
- Bus (Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Stop) 210 m away
- Parking 230 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: Manoel Island Yacht Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Manoel Island Yacht Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Manoel Island Yacht Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Exiles Bay, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Exiles Bay cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Manoel Island Yacht Marina marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Port of Valletta marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Excelsior Marina marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Xatt ir-Riżq marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Grand Harbour cove · 1.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Malta by wind
More places – Malta
- Laguna Marina marina
- Port of Valletta marina
- Qalet Marku cove
- Xatt ir-Riżq marina
Questions
Is Portomaso Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Manoel Island Yacht Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
Is Portomaso Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Exiles Bay, 0.1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Portomaso Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Portomaso Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.