Kalkara Marina

Kalkara Marina occupies a sheltered corner of Malta's Grand Harbour, in Kalkara Creek, one of the most atmospheric stretches of water on the island. From a berth you look out over Valletta's bastions, Fort St Angelo and Fort Ricasoli, a setting that few marinas anywhere can match. The marina offers secure pontoons with the practical services a visiting or resident boat owner needs.

It is listed on VisitMalta.co.uk with other marina services in Malta. The town of Kalkara belongs to the area known as the Three Cities, and our Three Cities guide explains what there is to see on the doorstep.

Berthing and facilities

Each berth has water and electricity, charged according to use, and the electricity supply is 230 to 240 volts at 50 hertz with three-phase available. Pontoon gates have electronically controlled locks, there are skips for waste separation, and berth holders have access to toilets and showers. Internet service is free of charge.

Safety is taken seriously. Every pontoon has two alarmed fire extinguisher enclosures and the marina has a central fire-water pump. Marina attendants are present around the clock and the site is covered by CCTV day and night, with overnight security patrols in addition to daily staff in the office from 07:00 to 15:30. The marina also publishes its own rules and regulations for berth holders and visitors, so it is worth reading them before you arrive and asking about anything that is unclear when you enquire.

Setting and the surrounding area

Few harbours are as steeped in history as this one. Kalkara sits opposite Valletta across the water, and the Valletta guide describes the capital that the Knights of St John built on the far shore. Our page on the Knights of Malta tells the story of the order that shaped these fortifications, and the neighbouring town is covered in the Vittoriosa guide.

For swimming, the marina points to Rinella Bay and St Peter's Pool close by, and a shopping centre near Smart City, Kalkara, is handy for supplies. Planning your time ashore is easier with our list of things to do in Malta, and the Malta weather guide shows what to expect by month.

Visitor information from the marina

The marina gives some local pointers for visitors. Euros are the currency and major cards are accepted. Banks are normally open Monday to Saturday from 08:30 to 12:00, with the nearest branch of Bank of Valletta and an ATM near the Esplora Science Centre. Pharmacies are marked with a green cross, with typical hours from 09:00 to 12:00 and again from 16:00.

For health care, EHIC cards are accepted at public facilities, the nearest health centre is in Cospicua and it opens until 19:00, and Mater Dei Hospital deals with after-hours needs. Roman Catholic churches are found across the island, with English Mass at St Patrick's Church in Sliema. UK visitors should check their own current health cover arrangements before travelling.

Booking a berth

The marina's booking enquiry asks for the yacht's type, name, registration number, flag, length overall, beam and draft, along with arrival and departure dates. Have those details ready, along with your travel plans; our guide to flights from the UK to Malta may help if you are joining a boat by air.

VisitMalta.co.uk does not publish telephone numbers or email addresses on the page, so please use the enquiry form here and we will pass your message to Kalkara Marina. A short note about your boat, the length of stay you have in mind and whether you will need shore power all help the marina to reply with something useful. If you also want to look at nearby charter options, see Adventure Cruises Malta, a boat charter business in our directory.