Malta cruising
base. Set in the clear limpid waters of the
central Mediterranean, the Maltese Islands
will delight any yachtsman. Charter companies
offer different types and sizes of yachts
for charter. Flanked by Comino & Gozo
to the north of Malta, the Archipelagos
200 km coastline is indented by harbours naturally
sculptured out of the islands soft limestone.
These fascinating rock formations reaching
down to the sea-bed create the different shades
of blue providing the idyllic surroundings
for yachts to drop anchor in any time during
the sailing season.
Apart from the sea, Malta offers the visitor
the hospitality of its people and a rich European
island culture. Boasting prehistoric monuments
and baroque architecture, Malta presents a
journey through history. With high-street
shopping and the latest discotheques for the
young at heart, Malta pleasantly surprises
the visitor even after disembarking. English
is the main business language and is widely
spoken. Malta is served by local newspapers
and radio stations in English and Europes
leading newspapers are flown in on a daily
basis. Maltas charm has been formed
by her maritime traditions - traditions which
have now been improved upon to offer yachtsmen
an even greater cruising centre.
Distance
to Med Ports in Nautical Miles
Alexandria
822
Barcelona
666
Corfu
370
Genoa
580
Gibraltar
996
Marseilles
635
Monte
Carlo
600
Piraeus
517
Syracuse
86
Tunis
222
Venice
734
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