Malta
Local Businesses
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Weather & Tides
Today - Light Rain
Maximum: 20C, Minimum: 15C
Wind: 14mph westerly, Visibility: Good, Pollution: -- , Sunrise: 06:24 CET, Sunset: 17:07 CET
Monday - Light Rain Showers
Maximum: 21C, Minimum: 15C
Wind: 28mph westerly, Visibility: Moderate, Pollution: -- , Sunrise: 06:25 CET, Sunset: 17:06 CET
Tuesday - Sunny Intervals
Maximum: 22C, Minimum: 14C
Wind: 22mph north-westerly, Visibility: Good, Pollution: -- , Sunrise: 06:26 CET, Sunset: 17:05 CET
Strong wind is in this forecast. Check conditions before you leave, and consider staying alongside. Full BBC forecast
Tidal data location not found for this port
THIS TIDAL DATA IS FOR VALLETTA
Information
Most of the population and businesses in Malta are based on the east side of the island around Valletta.
There are several marinas around here and plenty of businesses in the area, including quite a few independent restaurants/bars. Lots of people commute into Valletta by getting the regular ferry service which runs across the water on both sides to Sliema and Birgu respectively.
On the South coast of the island Marsaxlokk and Marsascala both have quite a few restaurants albeit no real marinas as such (mostly small local boats for fishing etc.). Marsaxlokk does get a lot of day-trip tourists, particularly at the weekends.
Valletta and surrounds is a busy area. The traffic can be bad, so getting the ferry service onto Valletta is usually easiest. A lot of the roads on Malta are in poor condition, your sat-nav may well send you down some dubious looking tracks!
The local beer (Cisk) is very good, and the local pastizzi are also excellent and very cheap (30c in most places).
To answer your question regarding restaurants and things to do near anchorages, the answer is yes, we will be featuring businesses and services all around the island. Many of our visitors don't necessarily stay close to marina on their visit. They tend to explore the island either via boat or by land transport, including car and bike hire, taxi, or public transport. So keep checking our guide as more and more businesses and services come on board over the coming weeks.
Thanks
HG Crew
Our initial response is extremely positive and we look forward to visiting this fabulous sailing mecca and compiling a comprehensive and invaluable guide for yachtsmen and general visitors.
And in reply to Beryl and Jim, yes we will be incorporating Gozo.