MALTA - Anchorages

Anchorage	Position	Contact/Address	Information

Anchor Bay		Northern Malta.	Approach with care, narrow entrance with submerged rocks along the shore. Well protected in E winds.
Amier Bay		Northern Malta.	Good protection from SE to SW winds
Blue Grotto		Southern Malta.	Short-term anchorage. Protected from NE to NW winds.
Blue Lagoon		Comino.	Beautiful anchorage with crystal clear sea, sandy bottom and good holding. Protected from all winds. Crowded in summer, especially weekends
Fomm ir-Rih		Bahrija	Western Malta. Protected in easterly winds but the cliffs usually produce a rebound from any W swell
Ghajn Tuffieha		Western Malta	Sandy beach anchorage open to the W. Good protection in E winds.
Ghar Lapsi		Southern Malta	Only suitable for small craft with local knowledge. Short-term anchorage possible in NE winds in deep water.
Gnejna Bay		Western Malta	Good anchorage in E winds.
Golden Bay		Northern Malta.	Sandy beach - anchorage open to the W. Good protection in E winds.
Island Bay		Delimara	Southern Malta. Two anchorages divided by a small spit. Open SE. Mud sand and weed bottom. Well protected in NW winds.
Marfa Bay		Northern Malta.	Sandy bottom with good holding. Bay open to the N and NE. Old ferry landing provides protection from W and NW winds. Sheltered from the SE through to W.
Marsascala Bay		Marsascala	Southern Malta. Small bay well protected from the S through to N. Inner part is shallow. When approaching from the SW, care must be exercised because of the Munxar reefs.
Marsaxlokk Bay		Marsaxlokk Local Council 63, Triq Santa Katarina Marsaxlokk ZTN09 tel: 216382525 fax: 21659555 e-mail	Southern Malta. Large bay open to the SE but protected by a breakwater. Many anchorages are available depending on wind direction. To be approached with caution because of shoal patches.
Mellieha Bay		Mellieha Local Council 1, Triq l-Isqof Pace Mellieha SPB14 tel: 21521333 fax: 21521666 e-mail	Northern Malta. Shoal patches in the middle (breaks in north-easterly weather). Sandy beach open only to NE but well protected from the prevailing NW.
Mgarr ix-Xini		Gozo.	Narrow waterway with good anchorage faces SSE. Found between the Ta' Cenc Plateau and Xewkija. Mġarr Ix-Xini is reputed to be one of the harbours used by the Knights' galleys. and lies between Xewkija and Sannat The entrance to this natural cove is guarded by a tower which was raised by the Universita(local government) in 1661
Paradise Bay		Northern Malta.	Sandy bottom with good holding. Open to W and NW. Well protected from E and NE winds.
Salina Bay		St Paul's Bay Local Council 552, St Paul Street St Paul's Bay SPB 09 tel: 21585888 fax: 21583058 e-mail	Good anchorage but some parts are shallow with good holding. Sheltered from E through SW to NW winds.
San Niklaw		Comino	Sandy bottom with good holding. Open to N and NE winds. Crowded in summer, especially weekends.
Santa Marija		Comino.	Sandy bottom with good holding. Open to N and NE winds. Crowded in summer, especially weekends.
Selmun Bay		Selmun	Northern Malta. Usually some swell from the NE, open to NW and NE winds.
St George's Bay		St Julian's	Sliema/St Julian's Area. Small bay with anchorage suitable only for small yachts. Sheltered from SSE through SW and NW.
St Julian's Bay		St Julian's	Sliema/St Julian's Area. Good holding with plenty of room to swing to at anchor. Sheltered from SE through SW to NW winds.
St Paul's Bay		St Paul's Bay Local Council 552, St Paul Street St Paul's Bay SPB09 tel: 21585888 fax: 21583058 e-mail	Northern Malta. Large protected bay with many inlets offering good shelter. Small craft harbour at Bugibba with breakwater against NE.
Wied iz-Zurrieq		Zurrieq Local Council Community Centre, Pietru Pawl Saydon Street Zurrieq tel: 21689111 fax: 21689733 e-mail	Southern Malta. Only suitable for small craft. Short-term anchorage possible in NE winds