Malta may be among the smallest countries inside Europe covering just 300 square kilometres but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in natural splendor and stunning scenery. 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 background as its strategic position within the Mediterranean meant that it’s been fought over many times by powers like the ancient Greeks, Romans, Fatimid’s, French and also the British.

What attracted every one of these powers in the past is still what draws in people to Malta these days. Its special position in the heart of the Mediterranean make it a much sought after mooring destination for private yacht owners and charter firms who are looking for quality berthing facilities Malta. Malta provides a highly developed infra-structure designed to cater to the numerous needs which a yacht needs to stay in prime working order. You will find more than 20 marinas like Sliema marina, Msida marina and Ta’Xbiex marina that are fully equipped to cope with all the demands which a big modern luxury boat can place on them.

The Grand Harbour Marina Malta enjoys an amazing position in the heart of the historical Grand Harbour and is surrounded on three sides by Baroque architecture and also the defensive walls of Valetta and Three Cities and it welcomes watercraft from 8m-25m in length. Portosoma Marina is at present Malta’s only five star marina and shares the area with the 5 star Hilton Malta Hotel. It has 110 fully serviced berths spread along 1.6 km of waterfront. The Marina Malta is yet another much sought after mooring location as its location is among the most convenient for access to the heart of the old city as well as the many fantastic dining establishments and leisure facilities there.

If you’re privileged enough to have your own yacht Malta is the perfect position in which to moor it. If you don’t own your own luxury yacht there are many Mediterranean yacht charter companies that operate out of Malta and are capable of providing luxury yachts of any size, with or without a crew for your enjoyment. To locate a yacht charter Mediterranean it is a straightforward matter of going and searching for the various organizations that are located in Malta.

Malta is one of 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 excellent amenities improve even further.