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May 07
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Despite the fact that Malta may be one of the smallest countries in Europe its locale in the center of the Mediterranean makes it an excellent location for all manner of marine activities. It is positioned centrally in the Mediterranean sea 93 km to the south of Sicily and 288 km north of Tunisia. The island of Malta has a long and rich history as its strategic position in the Mediterranean meant that it’s been fought over many times by nations such as the ancient Greeks, Romans, Fatimid’s, French as well as the English.
What attracted all these forces in earlier times continues to be what attracts people to Malta nowadays. Its unique location in the heart of the Mediterranean make it a much sought after mooring location for private yacht owners and charter companies who are searching for high quality berthing facilities Malta. The facilities and infrastructure are second to none in the region in terms of catering for the many requirements that yachts demand to remain in ship-shape condition. You will discover more than 20 marinas such as Sliema marina, Msida marina and Ta’Xbiex marina which are totally geared up to cope with all the demands that a large modern luxury boat can place on them.
The Grand Harbour Marina Malta enjoys a spectacular position in the heart of the historic Grand Harbour and it is surrounded on 3 sides by Baroque architecture and also the protective walls of Valetta and Three Cities and it welcomes motorboats from 8m-25m in length. Portosoma Marina is at present Malta’s only 5 star marina and shares the area with the 5 star Hilton Malta Hotel. It offers 110 completely serviced berths spread along 1.6 km of waterfront. The Marina Malta is one of the most in-demand moorings as it is able to provide easy access to the sights of the old city and it is commonly regarded as one of the most beautiful marinas in the world.
If you’re lucky enough to have your own yacht Malta is the perfect location in which to moor it. If you don’t have your own yacht there are numerous Mediterranean yacht charter companies that operate out of Malta and are capable of providing yachts of any size, with or without a crew for your enjoyment. To discover a yacht charter Mediterranean it is a uncomplicated matter of going and searching for the various organizations which are located in Malta.
The island of malta is among the most beautiful and historic islands in the Mediterranean and Yachting Malta will go from strength to strength in the years to come as its already superb facilities improve even more.