Malta: A week in a sailing boat from Ragusa

Between Europe and Africa, Malta is a favourite destination for beach lovers. An archipelago of three islands, Malta, Gozo and Comino, it offers, beyond the sea and natural beauty, important historical and cultural sites, inherited from thousands of years of transit by diverse cultures. You could consider these islands a true outdoor museum!
The Valletta has been recognised as a UNESCO Site of World Heritage thanks to its many museums, important monuments, and its shoreline, which makes it one of the most beautiful natural ports in Europe.

SATURDAY: boarding at 17:00 at the Tourist port of Marina di Ragusa, allocation of cabins, briefing about life on board and cruise plan. Free evening and accommodation on board.
SUNDAY: you will depart for Malta, at the discretion of the skipper, who will decide the best time to make the crossing. Expected arrival in the morning. You will be able to choose between taking a refreshing dip at the Blue Lagoon or mooring at the marina and taking a trip into Valletta. Free evening.
MONDAY: you will head in a Westerly direction to visit the charming ‘’Blue Grotto’’ with its beautiful coloured caves and crystal clear water. There'll always be time during the journey to stop and admire all the stunning spots you will discover. At the end of the day you will have the choice between continuing to sail towards the south of Malta and Gozo, or returning to the marina. Free evening.                                      
TUESDAY: you will sail to Comino to see for yourselves the wonder of the smallest of the three islands of Malta, where you will spend the day bathing in the famous Blue Lagoon. This spectular cove of super fine sand owes its name to the colour of the water, which varies from sky-blue to deep blue, earning it its reputation as the most beautiful beach of the archipelago. Evening anchored or at the port of Gozo.
WEDNESDAY: You will sail straightaway to Gozo, to reach a true wonder of nature: Dwejra Bay. Two impressive rock cliffs join by a rock wall that mark the entrance to a beautiful circular bay, from where you can go ashore to admire the sheer beauty of the Blue Window and the Blue Hole, a stunning natural open-air swimming pool where you can go snorkeling. For the evening you will be able to visit to a small fishing village for a dinner of freshly caught fish. Overnight accommodation in the bay.
THURSDAY: after a brief sail you will reach Popeye’s village, a group of rustic and ramshackle wooden huts in the bay of Anchor, in the North-West corner of the island of Malta, the village was constructed as a film set for the film Popeye, starring Robin Williams. Today the village is open to the public as an open-air museum and family entertainment complex. After lunch you will sail off again to discover the marvelous Paradise Bay e Ramla Bay, where you can have your last splashes in the water before turning back to the Grand Harbour for the night. Free evening.
FRIDAY: after a morning sail to Gozo and the Red Beaches for a swim, the route heads towards Marina di Ragusa to arrive at approximately 18:00. Free evening.
SATURDAY: 10:00 final goodbyes and check-out.

Exclusive-use boat.
- Dufour 455 Grand Large: equipped with 4 cabins and 3 bathrooms for 10 people (2 in dinette).
Departure: 17:00 Saturday, from the port of Marina di Ragusa (Rg).
Return: 9:00 of the following Saturday.