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Rising from azure waters, the imposing city of Valletta impresses at first sight, its colossal 16th century bastions dwarfing multicoloured traditional wooden boats bobbing in the marina. Within the UNESCO World Heritage city lie Baroque palaces, churches adorned with Caravaggio masterpieces and warrens of atmospheric streets, all ready to be explored. Yet beyond Valletta’s historic core, Malta surprises with buzzing nightlife, a thriving food scene, and sublime diving opportunities in crystal clear waters. This captivating archipelago makes for an unforgettable  Malta yacht charter.  

  Valletta provides a vibrant and historic homeport steeped in legends of sieges and knights. The protected Grand Harbour offers premiere marina facilities steps from the UNESCO city’s lively restaurants and historic sites. Beyond, Malta’s archipelago provides stunning cruising grounds dotted with medieval fortresses, fishing villages perched on cliffs, and quintessential Mediterranean seascapes. With cosmopolitan hubs, luxe resorts and some of the world’s top wreck diving within close reach, Valletta is the ideal starting point for experiencing Malta’s many charms aboard a private luxury yacht.  

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Embark on a remarkable journey through the azure waters of the Mediterranean by chartering a yacht to Valletta, the captivating capital city of Malta. Nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, Valletta beckons with its rich history, cultural heritage, and awe-inspiring vistas, making it an idyllic destination to explore in style and comfort. The city’s enduring and enchanting charm lies in its seamless blend of ancient grandeur and contemporary allure. 

The historic forts and ancient walls that guard the city, together with its winding streets, baroque churches and elegant palaces, ensure the perfect setting for an unforgettable yacht charter experience. NEXT Yachting invites you to immerse yourself in its vibrant culture and enjoy world-class luxury facilities.

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Step ashore to explore Valletta’s beautiful cobblestone streets adorned with baroque churches and elegant palaces. The Grand Harbour, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers a mesmerising backdrop for your journey. Don’t miss the renowned St. John’s Co-Cathedral or the panoramic views from the Upper Barrakka Gardens. Indulge in Mediterranean cuisine at waterfront restaurants. Beyond the city, your Vallette charter yacht allows you to discover the treasures of the Maltese archipelago. Visit the serene island of Gozo or explore the ancient temples of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra. Dive into the stunning Blue Grotto or relax in the secluded coves of Comino; all this and more is possible with your NEXT Yachting Valletta yacht charter.

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Sailing from Valletta

Valletta has been a sailing destination for thousands of years, with it's location at the very heart of the Mediterranean Sea making it one of the most naval bases for everyone from the Romans to the Crusaders, to the modern day explorers.

And now, you can join them! We can help you find and book your ideal yacht or catamaran, with one of our trusted Charter Partners - just get in touch or search in the pink box with live prices and availability !  

 SAILING RATING:  Intermediate - in general, there's moderate winds around the island, and the prettiest places to sail are well sheltered, but winds can pick up and the coastline can feel quite exposed.  Peak season is July & August, but you can sail here from April to November.

 MUST-SEE:  We're working on our full suggested itinerary, but for now we'd highly recommend taking in the Blue and Crystal lagoons on Camino , the beautiful bays of Gozo , and of course the classic architecture of Valletta .

 WHAT WE CAN OFFER:  We have a great range of yachts and catamarans available for charter from our trusted Charter Partners, all available bareboat or Skippered. We can also arrange a Hostess, Personal Chef and other crew.

 GETTING THERE:  The Marina is c. 30 minutes from Malta's main airport. We can organise transfers for you - a 4 person taxi is c. €40 - 50.

 WHY BOOK WITH US?  We only work with the very best professional charter operators , who we have met, know, and trust to give you the same outstanding customer service as you'll get from PlainSailing.com.  

 WHAT NEXT?  Use the pink box to search for yachts or catamarans with LIVE pricing & availability - if you have any other questions or requests, get in touch via Live Chat, the Contact Form , or by phone.

And now, you can join them! We can help you find and book your ideal yacht or catamaran, with one of our trusted Charter Partners - just get in touch or search in the pink box with live prices and availability !  

 SAILING RATING:  Intermediate - in general, there's moderate winds around the island, and the prettiest places to sail are well sheltered, but winds can pick up and the coastline can feel quite exposed.  Peak season is July & August, but you can sail here from April to November.

 MUST-SEE:  We're working on our full suggested itinerary, but for now we'd highly recommend taking in the Blue and Crystal lagoons on Camino , the beautiful bays of Gozo , and of course the classic architecture of Valletta .

 WHAT WE CAN OFFER:  We have a great range of yachts and catamarans available for charter from our trusted Charter Partners, all available bareboat or Skippered. We can also arrange a Hostess, Personal Chef and other crew.

 GETTING THERE:  The Marina is c. 30 minutes from Malta's main airport. We can organise transfers for you - a 4 person taxi is c. €40 - 50.

 WHY BOOK WITH US?  We only work with the very best professional charter operators , who we have met, know, and trust to give you the same outstanding customer service as you'll get from PlainSailing.com.  

 WHAT NEXT?  Use the pink box to search for yachts or catamarans with LIVE pricing & availability - if you have any other questions or requests, get in touch via Live Chat, the Contact Form , or by phone.

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6-day Sailing Itinerary from Valletta

Valletta is a beautiful place to sail, and, whilst there’s only three main islands, there’s enough variation to make it feel like you’re island-hopping. Sicily looks close by, but it’s 50 nautical miles away, and not really worth the slog when Malta has such a famously beautiful coastline.

Our six-day itinerary includes circumnavigating all the main islands, so that you can literally say that you’ve seen everything that Malta and Gozo have to offer. Sailing around all three is also the only way to get a decent sailing distance in – this itinerary clocks in at 86 nM, which should make for some leisurely paced sailing – the longest leg is only 22 nM, which means about 4-5 hours of purposeful sailing, which leaves plenty of time for exploring the area, bathing, stopping en-route for lunches, etc…

It’s only a six-day itinerary because you probably won’t be able to sail after boarding the boat on Saturday afternoon or early evening, and you’ll have to return the boat to Valletta on Friday evening (before staying on-board overnight and disembarking first thing in the morning). This allows our operators to check the condition of the boats to make sure that they’re still in one piece, and that there isn’t any major work they need to do before the next set of holidaymakers arrive tomorrow.  

Today we’re heading to Mgarr Harbour on Gozo island, sailing past St Paul’s island and the blue lagoon on Comino (both of which we’ll be returning to explore in a bit more detail later in the week). Mgarr is a pretty harbour-town, which is dominated by Fort Chambray - which was originally planned to be the first part of a walled city like Valletta, but the local Gozitans (Be careful not to call them Maltese!) couldn’t be bothered moving in from the nearby farms.

A ferry service has been running from here to Malta since 1241, so there’s a decent range of places to eat, drink and relax.  

Today we’re circumnavigating Gozo in its entirety, so take your pick of which beaches you stop at, or which bays to explore. There’s also stunning cliffs to take in. Of note, Marsalforn beach on the north-east coast is the best beach (and now a popular tourist resort with land-lubbers), and Dwerjra bay on the west coast was the home of the Azure window, a 28m natural arch rock formation. It featured in the Dothraki wedding scenes in Game of Thrones and was the most popular landmark on Gozo until it collapsed in a storm in 2017.

Dwerjra bay also houses ‘Fungus rock’ – a large rock upon which the Knights Hospitaller found a specific fungus which they believed had healing powers. For several years, there was a knight stationed on top of this rock all year long to protect it – no seriously - and trespassers faced the threat of three years being an oarsman. As I’m sure you guessed from the lack of huge riches nearby, it turns out that it was just a rock with plain old fungus on it.  

Luckily, Mgarr harbour is only a short hop away from the Blue Lagoon (which is located between the islands of Camino and Caminotto)¬ so you can get there nice and early to secure one of the best spots to anchor the boat whilst you swim, snorkel and generally splash about (anchoring is allowed here overnight too). Be sure to sail once around the island on the way back to Mgarr.

Comino has been farmland, a hunting ground, hospital, quarantine zone, prison and battleground in its time. Nowadays it has three permanent residents (the fourth died in 2017), and a policeman and priest who commute from Gozo. Of note, there’s St Mary’s lookout tower, built in 1618 as an early-warning system to spot enemy ships on the horizon.  

En-route, at Anchor Bay you can check out ‘Popeye Village’ - in the days before CGI, they built houses, jettys and all the trimmings of ‘Sweethaven’ village as a set for filming the 1980 Popeye film starring Robin Williams. It is still standing and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Malta!

There’s a couple of beaches between Mgarr and Marsaxlokk, but you’ll be running the boat with the prevailing wind alongside past towering cliffs (and the Blue grotto caves). Marsaxlokk is a little port bustling with old-school painted wooden ‘Luzzi’ fishing vessels. It’s a beautiful place to sit and relax at sunset, and it’s here that you’ll find the best seafood on the island. Interestingly, in the 1930’s Marsaxlokk was an airport-hub for flying-boats as part of the British Empire (dignitaries landed, connected and refuelled here en-route to Zimbabwe and South Africa), and in 1989 Ronald Reagan and Michael Gorbachev met and declared the end of the Cold war from a boat moored in this bay!  

If you’ve not yet sampled Maltese wine, then get a bottle on-board tonight: you won’t find it on sale outside of Malta because the wine here is literally so good that they don’t let it leave the island (and they don’t have enough grapes to waste it on making bad wine). In fact, Malta imports over £25m of wine a year to keep everyone’s glasses full.  

Today we’re heading to see another of Malta’s most famous sights – St Paul’s island. The island is so-called because it is believed to be the island where the vessel which Saint Paul was captive on (to be taken from Jerusalem to Caesar in Rome) was shipwrecked (ref: The Acts of the Apostles, chapter 28 in the Bible). The local population treated him with “unusual kindness” and he healed many sick during a 3 month stay in Malta. A statue of Saint Paul has been on the island since 1845, and the Pope John Paul II visited the island in 1990.

You can check out the golden sands of Saint George’s bay (FYI Saint George never landed here, nor healed any sick), before reaching across or running with the prevailing wind back to the Grand Harbour of Valletta, where you can moor up the boat one last time.

Tonight it’s worth visiting the old town of Valletta if you haven’t already – it’s a grand old town with a rich history – or stick around the harbour area and you’ll find some other sailors to swap sailing stories with. Hopefully you’ve had a wonderful and relaxing holiday this week, you’re leaving with even better friends than you arrived with, and you’re already planning your next sailing adventure: check out PlainSailing.com if you need any inspiration! Safe travels, and hopefully see you soon :)

Sailing Conditions

The prevailing winds in summer are from the North-west (which is one of the reasons why you won’t find any marinas on the western coasts of the islands) – the winds predominantly blow across the Mediterranean from Southern France to Turkey.

But that is not to say that there aren’t odd days or weather systems which means winds arrive from other directions – including winds from Equatorial Africa which bring balmy weather (and sometimes sand).

Wind speeds vary during the year, but are reliably force 4 to 6 during the summer season, which runs from March to October, making it perfect for sailing. If you're heading out there out of season then you need to be aware that the winds can be much stronger and a lot less predictable during winter!

Marina Details - Kalkara Marina, Valletta

Kalkara marina is based in Kalkara creek, which is, in turn, based in Valletta's Grand Harbour area. It's a modern marina with toilet and shower facilities, and it's well-located for exploring Malta and Gozo. The marina is close to the fantastic Saint Angelo fort, and whilst you can see Valletta town and waterfront across the water, it's a long walk as you have to walk all the way around the Grand Harbour.

If your flights mean that you're spending a night or two in Malta before or after your charter, then the nearest reasonable hotels or guesthouses to the marina are Le Marguerite or Villa Del Porto . Alternatively, we like the Casa Asti in Valletta.

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A MALTESE FAMILY BUSINESS IN YACHTING SINCE 1990.

Valletta Superyachts is a new face to a long-established marine enterprise established since the early nineties. The family name Travers-Tauss is synonymous with yachting in Malta. From humble beginnings our firm has transformed over the last two decades into a multi-enterprise company that covers the pleasure & superyacht marine industries in Malta. With a reputation built on customer focus the family firm has overcome the challenges of the size of the local Maltese market by expanding and covering all the different aspects of yacht ownership, from sales to service, wintering, guardiennage, maintenance, ownership structures and advisory.  Through the following main subsidiaries of our yachting enterprise we are able to service boats & yachts from 4 metres to 90+ metres. With the diverse skill sets required at each size, we speak your language, whatever it may be. 

VALLETTA SUPERYACHTS

www.vallettasuperyachts.com The most recent offering from the yachting network established by the Travers Tauss family is focused on SUPERYACHTS visiting Malta or interested in availing themselves of the attractive fiscal incentives available to yacht owners to register their Superyacht under the MALTA FLAG with various ownership structure options. With dedicated legal and tax resources VALLETTA SUPERYACHTS may assist any yacht owner through the purchase, ownership and day-to-day requirements brought about through SUPERYACHT OWNERSHIP. On the quay VALLETTA SUPERYACHTS' TECHNICAL TEAM is able to offer service and support through a professionally trained service equipe and is the appointed BENETTI SERVICE PARTNER in MALTA.   Our CONCIERGE offers captains and crew of visiting Superyachts peace-of-mind and hassle-free delivery of day-to-day requirements including Berthing, Bunkering, Provisioning, Hospitality Services and Guest Transfer Requirements.

ESPRIT YACHTING

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Established in 2006, we are the exclusive representatives in Malta for the AZIMUT|BENETTI GROUP.  This long-standing excellent relationship with the maritime's industry's leading yacht manufacturer is about to enter the 15th year.  The company offers the group's entire range of yachts from the AZIMUT and BENETTI Yacht brands.

Backed by a strong aftersales team that follows the fleet of customer's yachts built up over the years we also have a firm grip on the strongest local market shares.  With both a strong local and foreign ownership ratio the company has a keen understanding of discerning and diverse requirements owners may have. Yacht owners can enjoy  hassle-free yacht ownership through Esprit's ancillary service that offers YACHT MANAGEMENT and CHARTER MANAGEMENT that covers the yacht’s requirements all year round. Esprit is also the exclusive dealer and service centre in Malta for WILLIAMS PERFORMANCE TENDERS. We have proudly represented Williams since early days. 

STRAND MARINE

www.strandmarinemalta.com

Established in 1990, today we are leaders in pleasureboat sales, servicing & yacht support.  Strand Marine has a long history of boat sales predominantly under the LARSON boats brand.  Over the last years the company has extended its product offering SUZUKI Marine Outboard Motors, SACS Ribs & OCEANMASTER Boats. For the past decade we have ably represented prime brands such as MASTERVOLT Electrical Components, MAXWELL Winches, ISOTHERM Refrigeration, HELLA Lighting,  SEAVISION Underwater Lighting, CPOD Vessel Tracking Solutions & MAXPOWER Bow and Stern Thrusters and others.

YACHTING EVENTS

www.yachtingevents.com.mt

Established in 2014, the new joint-venture with AT Group & Mr. Peter Valentino has secured the licence to organise the RC44 VALLETTA CUP in 2015, 2016 & 2018.  The class designed by the all-time AMERICA'S CUP Champion RUSSELL COUTTS will establish itself as a calendar event within the International Circuit of yacht racing. The company is a full-service event organisation capable of hosting World-class yacht race and exhibition events in perfectly wind-swept Maltese Islands.  The company is currently in negotiations and will shortly announce additional yacht race classes keen to add the Maltese Islands to their sailing calendar. 

marina di valletta

www.marinadivalletta.com

Marina di Valletta is the result of a consortium formed between Marina di Varazze S.r.l, the marina development division of Azimut|Benetti Group and already operates marinas in Varazze, Viareggio, Livorno and Moscow.  The consortium includes a number of local leading companies from the yachting, hospitality, furniture and construction industries whose names are synonymous with sound traditional values and expertise in their respective fields.

With luxury touches installed throughout, the Marina boasts a travertine walkway and durable and attractive paver flooring in the parking area shall be accentuated by a well-studied ambient lighting.  

The Marina Club House shall be fully operational by March 2018. The iconic structure will house the Marina Offices, toilets, showers, a high-end café and a yacht support office.

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11 of the best things to do in Valletta, Malta

S unseekers, history buffs and those inclined to explore on two feet will thrive on a city break to one of Europe’s smallest capitals, Valletta .

Protruding from Malta’s main island, Valletta, once an enclave for the Knights of St John, blends Baroque with a modern elegance.

Balmy Gozo and Comino, two of 21 islands in the Maltese archipelago, may have the beaches, lagoons and scuba diving that attract holidaymakers to the sparkling Mediterranean , but walled Valletta’s heritage and landmarks are at the heart of the island nation.

The Maltese capital is known as “The Fortress City” for good reason with a host of harbourside history in its ornate churches, war museums and 17th century fortifications that link the Unesco World Heritage Centre to the Order of St John of Jerusalem and both world wars.

From touring the golden corridors of St John’s Co-Cathedral to cruising the Grand Harbour and embracing Maltese cuisine, here’s our guide to the best sightseeing, dining and activities to do during a sun-drenched stay in Valletta.

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Tour St John’s Co-Cathedral

Going to church is not the usual affair at St John’s Co-Cathedral, with its gilded Baroque interiors, an excess of marble and paintings by Caravaggio the setting for a full Latin Mass on Sundays at 9.15am. Built by the Order of St John, the architectural masterpiece is a lavish display of the knights’ wealth with nine ornate chapels, a series of tombs and a crypt.

Head up and down the Upper Barrakka lifts

A day at the Upper Barrakka Gardens guarantees views over the azure Grand Harbour and Fort St Angelo. A panoramic glass lift, 58 metres tall, connects the gardens to Valletta’s waterfront for sea-level ferry access – a round trip costs just €1 to ride. In the lush gardens themselves, you’ll find fountains, monuments and a neoclassical shrine alongside some of the finest skyline scenes in the city; it’s the ideal place to picnic with a loaf of Malta’s staple sourdough.

Explore Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum

Malta’s oldest fort, the star-shaped fortress of stone that is Fort St Elmo on the tip of the peninsula, guards the entrance to Valletta’s Grand Harbour. Fort St Elmo houses a chapel, the resting place of knights lost to battle, and the National War Museum, with displays of military armour, the George Cross and a First World War memorial to offer an educational insight into 7,000 years of Maltese history.

Cruise the Grand Harbour

East of the city, the cerulean Grand Harbour, a passage to the “Three Cities” of Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua that both predate and neighbour Valletta, has been an active seaport since the Phoenician times. Traditional Maltese harbour boats, the colourful wooden  dghajsa,  ferry holidaymakers onto the water for a sea view of Malta’s imposing fortifications as the sailors would have seen it, but with all the romance of a Venetian gondola.

Watch the cannon fire at the Saluting Battery

Catch the crackle and smoke plumes of cannon fire every day at noon from the 16th-century  Saluting Battery  that overlooks Fort St Angelo and Valletta’s Grand Harbour. The ode to past salutes of visiting naval vessels carries on the tradition of ceremonial artillery firings and dignitary gun salutes present in the city since its origin in 1566, and adult tickets to the smoke show at midday cost just €3.

Sample traditional street food on a walking tour

Culinary delights pepper the streets of the ex-European Capital of Culture, but back street bites give the best taste of Malta’s fusion of unfussy cuisines. Traditional rabbit stew  stuffat tal-fenek  (the national dish) and  pastizzi  pea-filled pastries meet seasonal fresh swordfish and  timpana  pastry-style lasagnas on Valletta’s side streets, while cultural walking tours offer the chance to sample the local antipasti and lagers as you stroll. It’s a feast for the eyes and the stomach on the historic walkways.

Take in the Tritons’ Fountain

At the entrance of Valletta’s City Gate, the Tritons’ Fountain’s iconic three bronze Tritons balance a basin in a structural spectacle of water jets and mist. Maltese sculptor Vincent Apap constructed the landmark, first turned on in 1959, and the grand fountain has since been restored as a sparkling welcome to the European city. Better still, the fountain’s impromptu sprays are sure to cool you down on one of Malta’s scorching summer days.

Navigate the Lascaris War Rooms

To brush up on your history and discover the role that Malta played in the Second World War, visit the underground yet completely intact Lascaris War Rooms via a complex of tunnels and chambers carved under the capital. Here, generals planned famous invasions such as that of Sicily in 1943, and the Allies’ critical operations headquarters in the Mediterranean remain kitted with the faded maps and bombing schedules that were instrumental to WWII planning.

Stroll Republic Street

Valletta’s 1km-long backbone, Republic Street, is where you will find most of the walled city's main sights. Running from the city gates to Fort St Elmo on the tip of the peninsula, artisan sellers of silver filigree and lace, handsome old lunch spots such as Caffe Cordina and the National Museum of Archaeology line the main pedestrian thoroughfare. It’s well worth a stroll to get under the skin of Malta’s capital.

Eat streetside at San Paolo Naufrago

St Lucia’s Street’s step-side San Paolo Naufrago pizzeria has opened every morning bar Sunday at 10am since 1938 to delight islanders’ appetites with fresh parma pizzas, charcuterie platters and glasses of vino from inside the cosy wine bar. Multicoloured chairs line the steps for al fresco meals under the glow of fairy lights in the centre of Valletta, and orders of sought-after dough at the family-run joint will set diners back just €8.

Catch a sunset at The Rooftop Restaurant, The Embassy

If you’re looking to soak up the city from above alongside sips of signature cocktails,  The Embassy’s Rooftop Restaurant  is the place to be come nightfall. Offering panoramic views of the Grand Harbour, Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the distant Mediterranean, as well as sunset scenes of orange and a menu of seasonal culinary delights, The Rooftop is a great place to kick back after a long day of sightseeing.

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Yachting in Malta: the sights of Valletta

Malta is a small country located on the islands of the Maltese archipelago (the largest of which are Malta and Gozo). There are no natural lakes and rivers on the islands. The large harbor, which can accommodate more than 250 cruise ships, has a reputation as one of the safest natural harbors in the Mediterranean. This harbor is home to the capital of the Maltese state, Valletta, and reflects the great legacy of this small island nation's maritime history spanning over 7,000 years.

The Maltese capital was named after the Grand Master of the Order, Jean Parisot de la Valletta, who laid the foundation stone for the first building of the city at Cape Sciberras. The earlier capital, the city of Mdina in the center of the island, was abandoned by the Knights of Malta and the local nobility began to move to the new capital.

The Mediterranean basin has long been at the crossroads of trade routes and wars. Loaded with various goods, galleys and ships with the military passed it far and wide, and with the arrival of the Phoenicians, Malta began to play the role of the main port of the region. Today the harbors of this state are filled with commercial and cruise ships, as well as yachts.

Experienced sailors from 2yachts note that the rugged coastline allows owners and passengers of yachts to swim or organize a private lunch here. In total, the islands have more than 700 m of berths dedicated exclusively to yachts. Familiarity with the cultural and historical heritage of the islands usually begins with Valletta. The set of attractions in Malta is so great that in terms of their number, this country can be compared with some European state of average size. And this despite the fact that the area of the Maltese archipelago is not only smaller than the country, but even a large metropolis, for example, Kazan.

Valletta was founded in 1566 in honor of the victory over the Turks, and since then the city has grown towards the south and west. Most of the city's buildings were built in 10 years and have survived unchanged.

Valletta can be explored on foot in a couple of days and is one of the smallest capitals in Europe. Interest here is, as already mentioned, the old port and, of course, magnificent examples of medieval architecture. The peculiarity of Valletta is that the streets in the old part of the city are always parallel or perpendicular to each other, as well as the fact that there are practically no buildings of the late centuries in the city. Despite its modest size (only 0.8 sq. Km), life in the city is in full swing, and there are always a lot of young people here.

Among the attractions recommended to visit in Valletta:

• The majestic Cathedral of St. John (St. John's Co-Cathedral) with a very beautiful interior decoration;
• Fort St Elmo - National War Museum (Fort St Elmo - National War Museum), which offers a wonderful panoramic view of the buildings and the sea;
• Palace of the Grand Master (Grandmaster's Palace) of the late 16th in construction;
• Temple of the Virgin of Mount Carmel in the 16th century (in the 20th century it was rebuilt);
• The picturesque Valletta Waterfront is a great place to stroll;
• Il-Berga ta 'Kastilja (Castilian Compound), built in the Baroque style;
• Lascaris War Rooms - an underground complex of tunnels and rooms that housed the command and control headquarters during World War II;
• A 17th century building on Torgovaya Street - Auberge d'Italie (now the Ministry of Tourism of Malta is located here);
• Three cities (Three Cities - the collective name of three fortifications in the north of the island) - Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospikua, which became the first home for the knights of St. John;
• Casa Rocca Piccola Palace, now turned into a private museum - here you can get acquainted with the life of a wealthy Maltese family;
• Barrakka Lift, which takes you from the embankment to the Barakka Gardens;
• Independence Monument - in 1964 Malta gained independence from Great Britain;
• Siege Bell War Memorial, erected in honor of the people who died in Malta during the Second World War;
• Building of the Mediterranean Conference Center 16th century;
• Victoria Gate, late 19th century buildings named after the British Queen Victoria;
• San Elmo Bridge (Breakwater Bridge), which can be seen from all points of the embankment;
• Triton Fountain in the central square of Valletta;
• Church of the Shipwreck of St. Paul - built in 16 in honor of the shipwreck, as a result of which the Apostle Paul ended up on the island (there are over 300 churches in Malta);
• The main city gate as part of the island's fortifications;
• Strait Street is the most famous street in Malta.

The whole city is encircled by Republic Street, on which most of the attractions in the district are concentrated. One of the most famous buildings here can be considered Auberge de Castille (the government of the country is located in it). In the Middle Ages, it was the seat of the knights of Spain.

Walking along the Rue de la République further towards the sea, you will come to the exquisite building of Auberge de Provence - formerly the French knights lived here, and now houses the National Archaeological Museum. There is also the National Museum of Fine Arts, where famous works of both local and European painters are presented to the attention of visitors - the most famous of them is Michelangelo's painting "The Beheading of John the Baptist".

The climate of the "toy country" as many call it, and its location in the middle of the sea make it an ideal starting point for sailing or motor yacht travel. From Malta, close to the Sicilian coast and other Italian islands. This destination is well suited for both beginners and the most experienced yachtsmen.

A large number of yachting competitions are organized here from April to November. With the exception of small storms in winter, the prevailing winds are favorable for sailing here. A varied service from local companies complements the natural features of the Maltese archipelago.

Malta has been an important yacht center for decades, including for yacht berthing in winter. Due to the fact that the Maltese marinas are well protected from the winds, staying here in winter should not be too much of an inconvenience.

The Msida Marina, departing from the Big Harbor, is designed to accommodate almost 300 yachts, and a new Marina in Vittoriosa is almost completed. Anchorages are also available at Mgarr Harbor on Gozo and at the award-winning Portomaso Harbor of the Portomaso Hilton. High level service and yacht maintenance are available on Manoel Island, north of Lazaretto Bay, where you can leave your boat for the winter.

Before renting a yacht, we advise you to inquire whether the vessel is insured and whether it has an appropriate license. Yachtsmen have chosen the main island of the country for its uniqueness - buildings from local sandstone give the streets a characteristic, incomparable color. In addition, the level of service created by the Maltese today is the highest in the central Mediterranean.

If you are interested in buying or renting yachts in Malta or in another region, we are always glad to offer you our help. With us you will find the most profitable and relevant offers from the yacht market!

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Golden Bay Malta: My tips and info to visit this sandy beach

Golden Bay is located next to  Għajn Tuffieħa on the northwest coast of Malta, nearby the village of Manikata and is known for its red sand and naturally formed dunes on its surrounding slopes. Golden Bay is a popularly visited beach, partly due to the proximity of the five star Radisson Golden Sands hotel.

Like Għajn Tuffieħa, Golden Bay is a sandy beach, but it tends to be more popular because it has a larger stretch of sand, is easier to access and has better facilities, including a few restaurants.

It’s very easy to reach by public transport and car, although parking can be a challenge on Sundays and public holidays. The beach is a popular location for sunbathing, swimming, watersports, and parties, especially in the evening when sunset admirers fire up their barbeques and enjoy a chilled out summer night at the beach.

During the summer months, a flag system is used to indicate whether the water is safe for swimming and lifeguards are on patrol. Just as is the case at Għajn Tuffieħa, Golden Bay is also known for its treacherous undercurrents during the winter months when the weather is less stable. Although few people would consider going for a swim during that time of the year, it’s not uncommon for a few adventurous (mostly foreign) people to get into trouble that way.

Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months, operated by the Malta Tourism Authority from 15th June until 15th September.

How to get to Golden Bay

Public transport.

• From  Valletta : Take route 42 or 250 to St. Paul’s Bay, then hop on route 223 or 225 (Trip duration: 1h 15m)
• From  Sliema  and  St. Julian’s : Direct route, 225 takes you there in a little over one hour.
• From  Buġibba ,  Qawra  and  St. Paul’s Bay : Direct routes 223 and 225 both pass through the main street of St. Paul’s Bay (from where it’s a 20-minute ride). If you’re staying in Qawra or Bugibba take a quick 5-minute bus trip from the Bugibba terminus to St. Paul’s Bay on route 48, for example (although other routes pass from the same stretch).

Important:  All routes first stop at ‘Riviera’, which is the bus stop for Għajn Tuffieħa. If you intend to go to Golden Bay, don’t get off at that stuff but stay on board until the final stop “Għajn Tuffieħa Bus Terminus”. Counter-intuitive but correct, I promise.

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You can also take the North Route of the Hop-on-hop-off bus routes. Get your tickets in advance here!

Driving there yourself?

Driving yourself to get to Golden Bay is pretty easy since the bay’s in a quieter part of Malta. There are two parking areas close to the bay, one down near the edge of the beach and slightly uphill in front of the Radisson Golden Sands hotel. Both will fill up pretty quickly but if you follow the road in the Northern direction there’s a large vacant pitch that’s used for parking as well. It’ll be a five-minute walk down to the beach so very doable.

• Sandy beach,  Blue Flag certified  (high level of safety, amenities, etc.)
• Beautiful,  largely unspoilt surroundings
• Amenities, kiosks and  good restaurants
• Family-friendly
• Great for  evening barbeques  and admiring  sunsets
• Easy to reach  by public transport and car
• Reasonably easy to find parking if you don’t mind a brief walk.
• Lined with a rocky shoreline on its northern side,  it’s a great spot for snorkelling .
• If the wind’s blowing inward the water isn’t very clear. Not dirty, just a little murky
• A large hotel sitting on the Northern cliff’s edge doesn’t look great, but perhaps that’s a matter of taste
• Can be very busy in summer, particularly on weekends.

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• Pay attention to the flag system  on the beach – Don’t swim when the (double) red flag is up. This rarely happens in summer though good to keep an eye out for.
• Since Golden Bay is one of the island’s more popular beaches,  it can be busy on summer weekends
• If you plan on going swimming with children it’s recommended to have them wear water shoes, since  pebbles are often found at the water’s edge
• If you’re up for a  barbeque , you’ll find that larger supermarkets sell disposable barbeque sets which are easy to fire up and Golden Bay is a great place to do so. Although you can buy good quality, marinated meat from larger supermarkets, finding a local butcher tends to get you finer cuts. Do respect other beachgoers and clean up after yourself – there are bins all over the beach! Be aware that for barbeques organised for 25 people or over you’ll need to get a permit from the Mellieħa local council.
• Hungry? You’ve got a few good options right on the beach’s edge with Munchies and Aglioaglio (part of the Radisson hotel) –  restaurants that offer good food at reasonable prices .
• If  sunsets  are your thing, this is a great spot to witness one, in summer.

Golden Bay ranks #2 on my list of  Top 10 Best Beaches in Malta .

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EXCLUSIVE: Below Deck Mediterranean Season 7 in Malta onboard superyacht HOME

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By Editorial Team   28 October 2021

Bravo's much-beloved maritime hit has been seen filming in Malta for season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean, with crew members spotted aboard superyacht HOME  and our exclusive superyacht data tracking her whereabouts confirms that she will be the new superyacht for this upcoming season.

Fans of the extremely popular reality TV show, which chronicles the lives of crew members working aboard a superyacht, will be extremely happy to hear the long-standing Captain will be back at the helm in the eagerly awaited new season.

Photos appear to confirm that fan favorite Captain Sandy will be returning to our screens as will Courtney Veale and Mzi "Zee" Dempers. It's expected season 7 will be aired in May 2022, but no official announcement has yet been made regarding its release nor the yacht and crew members.

Superyacht HOME in Below Deck Mediterranean Season 7

This marks the first time superyacht HOME appears in the show, following the appearance of elegant charter yacht LADY MICHELLE in season 6. The 180-foot Benetti cruised Croatia's sunkissed coastline and myriad islands while the show's many antics took place on her decks.

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49m (160ft) superyacht HOME is a multi-award-winning vessel that can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across 6 palatial staterooms. First launched in 2017, she features beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living and boasts a whole raft of charter-focused amenities that will enthrall guests. 

Our tracking data shows charter yacht HOME has primarily been docked in the stunning sun-dappled Valletta harbour overlooking the majestic Fort St.Angelo, but has dropped anchor in the serene Golden Bay, Mellieha Bay and Xemxija Bay too.

From her convivial sundeck setup replete with Jacuzzi and glowing cocktail bar, to her panoramic sky lounge and state-of-the-art water toys, she certainly has the wow factor required for Below Deck Mediterranean.

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A  yacht rental in Malta beckons with balmy temperatures, tranquil landscapes and its sun-drenched, UNESCO- recognised centre steeped in history. Combined with eye-poppingly beautiful island hopping to nearby sister isles of Gozo and Comino, guests will adore this diminutive destination for a sunny escape.

To discover more about chartering one of the yachts featured in Below Deck Mediterranean, get in touch with your chosen yacht rental broker .

Featured charter yachts in Below Deck Mediterranean:

55m Benetti 2003 / 2024

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