Practical Boat Owner

Secret Malta and Gozo

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There are approximately 3,000 motorboats and yachts berthed in 12 marinas on the island of Malta, so secluded anchoring is at a premium, especially in summer and during the weekends. With the most popular bays filling up with private mooring buoys and day-tripper boats throughout the season, my solution to avoid the crowds is to cruise on weekdays and try to stick to these six favourite

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