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Gozo · Town · General information

Għajnsielem & Mġarr Harbour

Also: Għajnsielem, Mġarr, Mgarr Gozo

The gateway village above Mġarr harbour, where the Gozo ferry and fast ferry arrive, with Fort Chambray, the Lourdes chapel and Comino boat departures.

Last verified: 1 October 2026
The Gaudos ferry at Mġarr harbour, Gozo
Photo: Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Għajnsielem is the first village on arrival in Gozo: the ferry terminal at Mġarr, the marina, Fort Chambray and the hillside chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes are all within its boundaries. It suits commuters to Malta and anyone who wants quick access to the ferries and to Comino.

Character
Harbour village; practical for commuters.
Amenities
Ferry terminal, marina, restaurants, shops.
Transport
Gozo Channel ferry to Ċirkewwa (approx. 25 min); fast ferry to Valletta; buses to Victoria.
Beaches & coast
Ħondoq ir-Rummien nearby.
Property market (general information)
Apartments with harbour views, townhouses, Fort Chambray development.
MPRP relevance
Qualifies at the official thresholds.

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Services in Għajnsielem & Mġarr Harbour

  • Transport · Gozo Channel terminal and fast ferry

    Mġarr Harbour, Gozo

    Shore Street, Mġarr

    Għajnsielem, Gozo

    Arrival port for the Gozo ferry; Gozo Channel head office at 24–26 Shore Street; fast-ferry services to Valletta.

    +356 2210 9000

Sources & Verification

Verified 1 October 2026 against the sources below
  • Gozo Channel Co. Ltd — Ferry fares and schedule

    Gozo Channel Co. Ltd (Ċirkewwa–Mġarr ferry operator)

    Transport Authority

    Passenger, car and driver, resident and senior fares; crossing time approx. 25 minutes

    Published
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    Last checked
    01 Oct 2026
    Status
    Active
    Reference: GOZO-CHANNELGeneral information
  • OpenStreetMap — place coordinates

    OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    Secondary

    Coordinates for localities, beaches and services (approximate, community-maintained)

    Published
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    Effective
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    Last checked
    01 Oct 2026
    Status
    Active
    Reference: OSMGeneral information
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