FORTY-TWO PORTS TO DISCOVER THE ISLAND S HEART

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1 FORTY-TWO PORTS TO DISCOVER THE ISLAND S HEART Department of Tourism, Sport and Entertainment

2 Regione Siciliana District Council for Tourism, Communication and Transport Department of Tourism, Sport and Entertainment District Councillor: Director General: Service V - Tourist port affairs : U.O.B. V.1 - Analyses and studies of tourist routes Service I - Marketing Communication and Reception Office Fabio Granata Agostino Porretto Maria Concetta Antinoro (Director) Lucia Fazio (U.O.B. Director) Lorenzo La Mantia (Senior Management Team) Daniele Licciardello (Senior Management Team) Pietro Di Miceli (Director) Coordination and Graphic Design: Maria Concetta Antinoro Text: Maria Concetta Antinoro, Daniele Licciardello Port Information: Studio tecnico di rilievo delle infrastrutture per la nautica da diporto della Regione Siciliana, Studio Mallandrino, 21 November 2000, Property of the Region of Sicily Studio economico finanziario sul comparto della nautica da diporto, Prof. Giuseppe Loy Puddu, Palermo 2001, Property of the Region of Sicily Harbour plan revision and port information update: Pagine azzurre. Il portolano dei mari d Italia Guida internazionale al diporto nautico Year XIX 2003 edition Photography: Department of Tourism, Sport and Entertainment; Town Planning Department - Cartography and Information Office - Service II; AAPIT Catania, Palermo, Siracusa, Trapani; AAST Capo d Orlando, Catania-Acicastello, Giardini Naxos, Messina, Milazzo, Patti; Marina di Portorosa s.r.l.; Marina di Riposto s.p.a.; Mec Auto s.n.c. Catania. Printing: Eurografica s.r.l. Palermo April 2005 This publication is a considered selection taken from Sicily: Pleasure Boater s Guide. Ports and Itineraries, Department of Tourism, Sport and Entertainment, Palermo Reproduction of this publication, in full or in part, is forbidden without prior permission.

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4 FOREWORD The island of Sicily today finds itself facing a formidable challenge presented by the various sectors of the tourism industry: as is true of tourism around the world, the industry s boundaries are not yet clearly defined, the business moves extremely fast and its developments are not always foreseeable. The construction of an adequate pleasure-boating infrastructure, connected with the resources on offer further inland, is of great strategic importance. For the island s economy and tourist industry to develop in the most fruitful way, this strategy must take account of the island s central position in the Mediterranean as a sort of reference point for commercial and recreational sailing routes. Nautical tourism, just like the other sectors, is having to face significant challenges connected with offering facilities as part of a sustainable development programme, and at the same time compete with port development programmes in nearby countries, where coastlines are being equipped with a large number of mooring spots at competitive prices. Sicily, however, has unequalled appeal in the Mediterranean and can therefore legitimately aspire to being the nautical capital of this sea: 1,500 kilometres of coastline acting as a gateway to a mainland which boasts thousands of years of history, stunning landscapes, national heritage, unspoilt natural environments, archaeological sites and monuments. These attractions constitute the added value that will attract customers in this particular tourism sector. The department which I direct is today bringing to completion the various bidding stages necessary to construct a large number of new tourist ports, and to expand and equip existing ports so as to render them functional and aesthetically pleasing. The aim is to be able provide efficient services, both on the quay and on dry land, together with the infrastructure necessary for travel inland. In this sense, the tourist port must be considered as the first point of contact for the cultural and environmental attractions present in the area, with services and information aimed at helping tourists familiarise themselves with the region visited. The newly designed ports together with existing ports form a network which has been designed with great care: upon completion it will be possible to sail around Sicily and, if desired, put in at landing spots strategically spaced at intervals of 30 nautical miles. This will open up new possibilities for nautical tourism in small boats and, at the same time, accommodate the largest yachts with the highest degree of safety. The great national and international sailing events which are due to take place in Sicily in 2005 and the following years, such as the national offshore racing championships, the Bailli de Suffren trophy, and above all the America s Cup, will trigger a significant increase in pleasure-boating activity. Sicily will not be caught unprepared by the new mooring requests and the demand for cultural tourism associated with great events. The Sicilian sea is today set to win back its role as an economic leader, in part as a result of the new possibilities that will be offered to pleasure boaters. The year 2005 is going to be a turning point for tourism in Sicily: it will be the year of the cultural tour, following the tracks of great travellers of centuries gone by on their grand tours ; there is going to be an extraordinary series of initiatives and shows, which will promote Sicily in the eyes of the world as a welcoming and diverse destination, sure to entice and enchant. Modern travellers will be able to immerge themselves in the island s history, traditions, cuisine, wines and culture. Fabio Granata District Councillor 2

5 INTRODUCTION Putting to sea is not merely to enjoy the deep blue or the most immense silence; very often it is, however, spirit of adventure and curiosity to discover the unknown which push us beyond the Pillars of Hercules. In fact, it was this inner need, the sailor in every one of us, that convinced us to produce this helpful guide for the sea-bound tourist. Easy access to information about a port, about the most secluded ravines along a coastline, or about the most exclusive beaches, can without a doubt be said to be one of the strong points of the Sicilian sea tourist product. We wanted to go a step further than this by adding a complimentary horizon of discovery: explore Sicily s remarkable landscapes by sea, but also go inland, cross the mountains and discover the dreamscape that the mythical island of Sicily has to offer its visitors. Discover the myth, marvel at the majesty of Sicily s giant, Etna, travel through the lesser known valleys, touch the evidence of its history, the traces of the Phoenicians, the Greeks, the Arabs, the Normans and all the other civilizations who found a good reason, or perhaps an excuse, to stay on the Island of the Sun, more often than not claiming to have lost their bearings. These thoughts have taken concrete form in Sicily: Pleasure Boater s Guide. Ports and Itineraries, of which this publication presents a carefully considered selection. In this volume the reader can find technical port information depicted in the form of harbour plans, listings of pleasure boating services, useful port information, and a collection of useful addresses for pleasure boaters. Those seeking a more comprehensive approach to the region are invited to consult the Pleasure Boater s Guide referred to above. Here the reader will find information on all the services necessary for a comfortable stay, together with a description of the local hospitality in each destination. Also included are details of the DOC wine-producing areas, itineraries and nature trails, and information on events taking place on the island, not to mention lots of general information about the region to ensure you enjoy the best of the Sicilian tourist product. This guide invites the pleasure boater to see the Island s port network as much more than somewhere to moor. Instead, the port is as an opportunity, or a base, from which to discover Sicily. The tools which we provide today will therefore prove most helpful to pleasure boaters who see Sicily not only as a destination for brief holidays or for their particular stay, but also as part of the bigger picture of the Mediterranean tourist system. For all the above reasons, the Guide plays an important promotional role, not only for those areas of Sicily which look onto the sea, but also for the inland areas of the island, which have all too often been overlooked by the tourist circuit. These areas are finally being re-evaluated on account of the beauty of their landscapes and the authenticity of the culture they express. This aspect, we feel, must be highlighted: the tourist is really being offered a different perspective on the island of Sicily, because rather than reinforcing the long-standing (and now outmoded) tourist distinction between the coast and inland areas, an integrated approach is proposed, capable of offering the traveller a leisure experience that is also culturally meaningful. In this way, the tourist port becomes a gateway into a world of discovery, which is not only that traditionally presented in the best tourist guides, but one which contains a few small pearls of local culture that most people never discover. These publications today assume even greater importance, as they are able to make reference to the great sailing events which are due to take place in Sicily in 2005 and in the following years. These will eventually lead up to a great world-class sailing event, namely the America s Cup All this will stimulate greater and greater interest in sailing sports, and will in turn increase demand for boat moorings in our region. Agostino Porretto General Director 3

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7 PORTS Cala - Arenella - Fossa del Gallo - Acquasanta Palermo San Nicola l Arena Presidiana Cefalù Capo d Orlando Portorosa Marina Nettuno Marina Milazzo Nettuno Marina Messina Giardini Naxos Lipari Marina Corta - Lipari Pignataro - Salina Tourist Dock Eolie Islands Riposto Marina Aci Trezza Porto Vecchio - Porto Nuovo - Caito - Porto Ulisse Catania Ports Xifonio and Megarese Augusta Porto Grande Marina Yachting - Porto Piccolo Marmoreo Siracusa Marina Sporting Marzamemi Service Port Pozzallo (Design) Marina di Ragusa Port of refuge Gela Licata San Leone Sciacca (Port design) Porto Palo di Menfi Port Lampedusa Island A.DI.NA Mazara del Vallo Marsala Trapani San Vito lo Capo Castellammare del Golfo Main Cove Favignana Island Porto vecchio Pantelleria Island Balestrate Terrasini Santa Maria Cove Ustica Island 5

8 PALERMO - CALA 6 Location: 38 07,22 N; 13 22, 09 E Comune di Palermo Harbour plan: Long curvilinear quayside, protected by a two-arm breakwater with a quay running along its length. It contains numerous privately leased floating wharves. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 450 m 1,20 m 7,00 m Protection: Capacity: Hazards: Always good for moored craft. Palermo Cala is located right in the historic centre and offers the pleasure boater moorings near the most important monuments. The dock holds up to 300 craft. None via Notarbartolo 9/11, Palermo, URP Capitaneria di Porto di Palermo, via F. Crispi 153, , [email protected] Cala Canottieri Palermo, banchina Cala, Lega Navale PA Centro, c.so V. Emanuele 65, Nautical Service, Molo Trapezoidale, Nixe Yachting sas, via Catania 146, c/o Molo Sud, Salpancore, banchina Lupa, Cala, Assonautica, via E. Amari 11 c/o C.C.I.A.A., Arenella: Club Nautico Vincenzo Florio, Discesa Tonnara 4, (Apr-Ott) Marina Arenella srl, via Cardinale Massaia 7, Fossa del Gallo: MOTOMAR spa, Fossa del Gallo-Mondello, Acquasanta: Di Giovanni Servizi Nautici, cortile Bagni Minerali 7, Marina Villa Igiea spa, Porto Acquasanta, AAPIT Palermo, piazza Castelnuovo 35, [email protected] AAST Palermo e Monreale, salita Belmonte 1, [email protected] Palermo "Falcone-Borsellino", loc. Punta Raisi, n 6 - Palermo, via Giacomo Cusmano 24, URP piazza Aragonesi, via Massimo D'Azeglio 6/a, Mondello Valdesi, viale Regina Elena, turistica Mondello Partanna, via Iandolino 12/14,

9 PALERMO - ARENELLA Location: 38 08,91 N; 13 22, 52 E Comune di Palermo Harbour Plan: Small port made up of two docks: to the East, the new dock, protected on the E by the main breakwater and on the W by the lee pier, which divides it from the old dock. The new dock is used by pleasure boaters and is equipped with floating wharves. The old dock is used by fishing vessels. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 400 m 70 m 1,50 m 2,00 m Protection: Modest against north-westerly Mistral; negligible for moorings against winds from quadrants II and III. Capacity: Hazards: Around 80 berths. Shallow waters along the W shore. One-metre sandbank located five metres W of the floating wharf. Maximum permitted draught of two meters. 7

10 PALERMO - FOSSA DEL GALLO Location: 38 13,40 N; 13 19, 40 E Comune di Palermo Harbour plan: Exclusively for tourist use, made up of a three-arm pier with a quay running along its length. It protects an L-shaped wharf, a wharf on the back of the outer breakwater and a slipway. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 250 m 260 m 1,30 m 4,00 m Protection: Modest shelter from northerly Tramontana; southerly Sirocco blows as a side wind. Capacity: Around 150 berths. Hazards: None. 8

11 PALERMO - ACQUASANTA Location: 38 08,62 N; 13 22, 37 E Comune di Palermo Harbour plan: Exclusively for tourist use. Protected to the N by the main breakwater and to the E by a lee breakwater; inside there are fixed cement wharves and a number of floating wharves. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 520 m 680 m 1,30 m 6,00 m Protection: Good against winds blowing from quadrants III and IV; north-easterly Grecale blows as a side wind. Capacity: Around 400 berths. Hazards: Various sandbanks with waters as shallow as 2.00 metres. 9

12 SAN NICOLA L ARENA Location: 38 01, 07 N; 13 37, 19 E Comune di Trabia Harbour plan: Port protected by two breakwaters, broadly facing NE. From inside the main breakwater two piers extend towards the SE. Numerous privately leased floating wharves are located on both outer breakwaters. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 730 m 625 m 1,00 m Protection: 3,00 m Pretty good against breakers from SW to NW in the outer port; transverse wave-motion from NE and SE. Capacity: Around 800 berths on floating wharves, of which around 80 are reserved for short-stay pleasure boaters. Hazards: None Ufficio Circondariale Marittimo di Termini Imerese, lungomare Cristoforo Colombo, [email protected] Club Nautico Marina di San Nicola, via Porto 19, Mare Sud, via Scalo Marittimo 21, Coop. La Lampara, via P.pe San Vincenzo, 14 Blu Mare, Porto di San Nicola AAPIT Palermo, piazza Castelnuovo 35, [email protected] Palermo Falcone-Borsellino, loc. Punta Raisi, n 6 - Palermo, via Giacomo Cusmano 24, URP Trabia, via Giovanni Verga, Bagheria, via Liszt 32-34, Termini Imerese, piazzetta Bolzano 4,

13 CEFALÙ - PRESIDIANA Location: N; 14 02,19 E Comune di Cefalù Harbour plan: Protected by a three-arm outer breakwater facing E. The port basin contains two wharves: one is T-shaped, made of reinforced concrete, with two internal arms on both sides; the other one is iron, and is where the hydrofoils moor. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 ( for pleasure boating) Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 580 m m 1,40 m 4,00 m Protection: Good shelter against wave-motion from quadrants III and IV. North-easterly Grecale and easterly Levante blow as side winds. Capacity: Hazards: Around 150 berths. Semi-submerged rocks near the head of the pier. Tallarita and Passeri rocks to the S. Ufficio Locale Marittimo di Cefalù, c.da Presidiana, Vela Club Cefalù, via Roma 20, EGV Center, AAPIT Palermo, piazza Castelnuovo 35, [email protected] AAST Cefalù, corso Ruggero 77, [email protected] Ente Parco delle Madonie, corso Paolo Agliata 16, Petralia Sottana, Ufficio assistenza turistica, Palermo Falcone-Borsellino, loc. Punta Raisi, n 6 - Palermo, via Giacomo Cusmano 24, URP Cefalù, via Roma 15, turistica Cefalù, viale Mazzini 8,

14 CAPO D ORLANDO Location: 38 09,45 N; 14 45,80 E Comune di Capo d Orlando Harbour plan: Enclosed by an outer breakwater, with a quay running some of its length, and by the main breakwater, where there is no quay. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 600 m m 1,50 m 2,50 m Protection: Good for seas from quadrants III and IV. North-easterly Grecale causes significant penetration of wave-motion into the port. Capacity: Currently around 10 berths. Hazards: Shallow waters within the port. Ufficio Locale Marittimo di Capo d'orlando, via A. Doria, Autorità marittima AAPIT Messina, via Calabria is. 301/bis, AAST Capo d'orlando, via G. Amendola 20, [email protected] Ente Parco dei Nebrodi via Ruggero Orlando 126, Caronia, via Ugo Foscolo 1, Alcara Li Fusi, Strada Nazionale 68, Cesarò, [email protected] Consorzio Turistico Costa Saracena Palermo "Falcone-Borsellino", loc. Punta Raisi, Catania "Filippo Eredia", loc. Fontanarossa, n 5 - Messina, via del Vespro is. 289, Capo D'Orlando, via Mancini,

15 PORTOROSA MARINA Location: 38 07,60 N; 15 06, 72 E Comune di Furnari Harbour plan: Marina formed by an outer port, defended by two curvilinear breakwaters, and a number of internal docks with quays. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 400 m 300 m 1,00 m 2,50 m Protection: Always good for moored craft; the approach can sometimes prove difficult when the north-westerly Mistral blows. Capacity: Around 680 berths (10% for short-stay pleasure boaters) Hazards: Approach difficult when north-westerly wind blows. Delegazione di Spiaggia di Patti, via C. Colombo, Capitaneria di Porto di Milazzo, via molo Marullo, [email protected] Marina di Portorosa srl, complesso Portorosa, AAPIT Messina, via Calabria is. 301 bis, AAST Patti, piazza Guglielmo Marconi 11, [email protected] Ufficio Informazioni Tindari, via Teatro Greco 15, Palermo Falcone-Borsellino, loc. Punta Raisi, Catania Filippo Eredia, loc. Fontanarossa, n 5 - Messina, via del Vespro is. 289, Furnari, p.zza Municipio, Patti, via Mazzini, Montalbano Elicona, via Giardino 34,

16 MILAZZO - NETTUNO MARINA Location: 38 12, 86 N; 15 14, 96 E Comune di Milazzo Harbour plan: A single dock for various uses. The pleasure-boat area has recently been equipped with a system of floating wharves protected by a floating reinforced-concrete breakwater. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 ( for pleasure boating) Land surface area: m 2 60 m Total outer breakwater length: 80 m 400 m 1,20 m 8,50 m Protection: Good when the winds blow from quadrant IV, and limited to the most sheltered area when it is blowing from quadrant I. Capacity: Hazards: Around 140 berths. The port is exposed to winds from quadrants I and II. To the SSW of Gamba di Donna point, there is a 6m sandbank. About 500m NNW of the same point, there is another rocky bank with waters as shallow as 8m. Extremely busy in the summer with hydrofoil sand ships bound for the Aeolian Islands. Capitaneria di Porto di Milazzo, via molo Marullo, [email protected] Marina del Nettuno, molo Marullo, AAPIT Messina, via Calabria is. 301 bis, AAST Milazzo, piazza C. Duilio 20, [email protected] Palermo Falcone-Borsellino, loc. Punta Raisi, Catania Filippo Eredia, loc. Fontanarossa, n 5 - Messina, via del Vespro is. 289, Milazzo, via Impallomeni 45, Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, via Pascoli 28, Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, via Spagnolo 54, Villafranca Tirrena, via Seria 66,

17 MESSINA - NETTUNO MARINA Location: 38 11, 70 N; 15 33, 66 E Comune di Messina Harbour plan: Protected by two floating piers, one pointing NNE and the other SSE. It contains a number of floating wharves equipped with modern pleasure-boating equipment Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: m 500 m 1,10 m 8,50 m Protection: Good against breakers from Quadrants III and IV; the north-easterly Greco and ENE Greco-Levante blow as side winds. Capacity: Around 160 berths. Hazards: Shallow waters on the straight side of the port entrance. Capitaneria di Porto di Messina, via Garibaldi, [email protected] Autorità portuale, via Primo Settembre, Molo, Italia società cooperativa, via Valore Alessio, Marina del Nettuno, via V. Emanuele II 31-32, Assonautica, piazza Cavallotti 3 c/o C.C.I.A.A., AAPIT Messina, via Calabria is. 301 bis, AAST Messina, piazza Cairoli 45, [email protected] Catania Filippo Eredia, loc. Fontanarossa, n 5 - Messina, via del Vespro is. 289, Messina, via Garibaldi Porto Salvo,

18 GIARDINI NAXOS Location: 37 49, 73 N; 15 16, 60 E Comune di Giardini Naxos Harbour plan: Pier pointing NNE, with a quay running along its length, and quayside on the shore, at the base of the same pier. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 408 m 130 m 1,40 m 6,50 m Protection: Good against breakers from quadrant IV; the ENE Greco - Levante blows as a side wind. Capacity: Hazards: Around 90 berths. There is a semi-submerged wreck towards the middle of the pier. Approach subject to significant sand accumulation. Mooring prohibited within 30m of the head of the pier, as this is reserved for the hydrofoil to the Aeolian islands. Ufficio Locale Marittimo di Giardini Naxos, lungomare Schisò, [email protected] Scalia, Massimino e Peri, Ente Parco Fluviale dell Alcantara, via Regina Margherita 82 Francavilla di Sicilia AAPIT Messina, via Calabria is. 301 bis, AAST Giardini Naxos, lungomare Tysandros 54, [email protected] AAST Taormina, piazza Santa Caterina (Palazzo Corvaja), [email protected] C.A.V.A.A.N. Comitato di accoglienza Valli dell Alcantara, dell Agrò e del Nisi, via Umberto 218, Giardini Naxos, Catania Filippo Eredia, loc. Fontanarossa, n 5 - Messina, via del Vespro is. 289, Giardini Naxos, via Marconi - Sirina, Taormina, piazza San Vincenzo c/o Vecchio Ospedale,

19 LIPARI - MARINA CORTA Location: 38 27,95 N; 14 57,50 E Comune di Lipari Harbour plan: Artificial Y-shaped structure emerging from a little island on which a small church stands. The island is connected to shore by a causeway suitable for vehicles. There are two docks: one to the N, mostly used by fishing boats, and one to the S for hydrofoil. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 (500 for pleasure boating) Land surface area: m 2 25 m Total outer breakwater length: 125 m m 1,50 m 3,50 m Protection: Pretty good in the S dock, which only suffers difficult conditions when the southerly Sirocco blows; scarce in the N dock, which is exposed to breakers from Quadrant I. Capacity: Around 10 berths. Hazards: The southerly Sirocco causes strong backwash and undertow. Ufficio Circondariale Marittimo di Lipari via Francesco Crispi, via Vittorio Emanuele-Complesso il Mulino, [email protected] Delegazione di Spiaggia di Salina, via Darsena turistica, Lipari: Autorità marittima Salina: Coop. Salina '80, Porto di Santa Maria Salina, AAPIT Messina, via Calabria is. 301 bis, AAST Isole Eolie, corso Vittorio Emanuele 202, [email protected] Palermo "Falcone-Borsellino", loc. Punta Raisi, Catania "Filippo Eredia", loc. Fontanarossa, n 5 - Messina, via del Vespro is. 289, Lipari, via Garibaldi, Santa Maria Salina, via Risorgimento,

20 LIPARI - PIGNATARO Location: 38 28, 55 N; 14 57, 88 E Comune di Lipari Harbour plan: Small port made up of a single dock, protected by an outer breakwater with a quay running along its inside. There is also a quayside on the shore. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 (6.000 for pleasure boating) Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 250 m 75 m 1,50 m 4,50 m Protection: Good against north-easterly Greco, progressively less effective as the incoming weather rotates clockwise until it is highly exposed to the southerly Auster and south-westerly Libeccio. Capacity: Hazards: Around 40 berths. Strong winds from the SE cause backwash and undertow. Night-time approach difficult due to the presence of numerous buoys which obstruct the W part of the port basin. 18

21 SALINA - TOURIST DOCK Location: 38 33, 18 N; 14 52, 46 E Comune di Santa Marina Salina Harbour plan: Dock constructed within an outer seawall with a quay running along its inside. There is a slipway, quayside and wharves. Good equipment. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 280 m 160 m 1,50 m 2,50 m Protection: Good in all conditions. Capacity: Currently around 130 berths, 300 when work completed. Hazards: None. 19

22 RIPOSTO MARINA Location: 37 44,10 N; 15 12,60 E Comune di Riposto Harbour plan: Marina within the port of Riposto, protected by a long outer breakwater, located between a commercial zone and a fishing zone. There are two pleasure-boating docks: one is currently in operation, the other is in the final stages of construction. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 ( for pleasure boating) Land surface area: m 2 ( for pleasure boating) m (1.820 for pleasure boating) Total outer breakwater length: m m (1.400 for pleasure boating) 1,50 m 5,00 m Protection: Provides shelter against the easterly Levante, southerly Sirocco and Mezzogiorno winds. The north-easterly Grecale and northerly Tramontana blow as side winds. Capacity: Around 450 berths currently available Around 650 further berths are under construction Hazards: Port subject to backwash and undertow; it is dangerous to enter and moor when strong winds are blowing from ENE to ESE. Ufficio Circondariale Marittimo di Riposto, via E. Pantano 1, [email protected] Marina di Riposto - Porto dell Etna spa via Duca del mare, Riposto, Ente Parco dell Etna, via Etnea 107a, Nicolosi AAPIT Catania, via Domenico Cimarosa 10, [email protected] Catania Filippo Eredia, loc. Fontanarossa, n 3 - Catania, via Santa Maria la Grande 5, Riposto, via Roma 96,

23 ACI TREZZA Location: 37 33,40 N; 15 09,80 E Comune di Acicastello Harbour plan: Northern peer with quay, at the base of which there is a small dock, and a southern peer. A few metres from the latter s head there is an arm which extends perpendicularly. In the southern part of the port basin there are a number of floating wharves. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 400 m 300 m 1,50 m 2,50 m Protection: Modest shelter against breakers coming in from the N or W. Exposed to southerly Sirocco and ENE Greco-Levante side winds. Capacity: Around 150 berths. Hazards: None. Ufficio Locale Marittimo di Aci Castello, lungomare Ciclopi 179, [email protected] Delegazione di Spiaggia di Santa Maria la Scala, via Argenta 29, Santa Tecla, Circolo Nautico Lachea, via Provinciale 138, Aci Castello, Club Thalatta, in porto AAPIT Catania, via Domenico Cimarosa 10, [email protected] AAST Catania-Acicastello, via A. Mario 32, [email protected] AAST Acireale, via Oreste Scionti 15, [email protected] AAST Acireale Terme, via delle Terme 47, AAST Nicolosi Etna sud, via Garibaldi 63, Centro servizi montagna (m 2000 slm), Etna Nicolosi Nord, Catania Filippo Eredia, loc. Fontanarossa, n 3 - Catania, via S. Maria la Grande 5, Aci Castello, via Stazione 3, Acireale, via Martines 16, Nicolosi, via Firenze 1,

24 CATANIA - PORTO VECCHIO 22 Location: 37 29,90 N; 15 05,57 E Club Nautico Catania 37 29,91 N; 15 05,68 E Diporto Nautico Etneo Comune di Catania Harbour plan: Wharves inside the Porto Vecchio, on the customs pier. Statistics: Water surface area: < m 2 Land surface area: < m 2 m Total outer breakwater length: m 60 m CNC 200 m DNE m 6,00 m Protection: Good shelter against breakers coming in from quadrants III and IV. Southerly Sirocco blows as a side wind. Capacity: Around 50 berths at the Club Nautico Catania. Around 90 berths at the Diporto Nautico Etneo. Good services and equipment available. Hazards: It is dangerous to enter the port with winds blowing from quadrant II. Capitaneria di Porto di Catania, Porto Vecchio, via Dusmet, [email protected] Porto Vecchio: Club Nautico Catania, Banchina Dogana, Diporto Nautico Etneo sas, via Canfora 76, Catania, Porto Nuovo: Circolo Nautico N.I.C., Mediterranea Yachting Club, Molo di Levante, Circolo Velico Tamata, via Famà 24, Assonautica, via Cappuccini 2 c/o C.C.I.A.A., Caito: MEC Auto snc via Messina 214, Catania, Ognina - Porto Ulisse: Porto Turistico Ognina, p.za Mancini Battaglia 2, Catania, La Tortuga, via Marittima 4, Ognina, Catania, Auto Yachting Club, viale Artale Alagona 4, Ognina, CT, O.R.A.M., via dei Conzari 21, Ognina, Catania, AAPIT Catania, via Domenico Cimarosa 10, [email protected] AAST Catania-Acicastello, via A. Mario 32, , [email protected] Catania Filippo Eredia, loc. Fontanarossa, n 3 - Catania, via S. Maria la Grande 5, Catania, corso Italia 234, Misterbianco, via Cairoli 150, Paternò, via Tasso 1,

25 CATANIA - PORTO NUOVO Location: 37 29,89 N; 15 05, 99 E - Circolo Nautico N.I.C ,43 N; 15 06,01 E - Mediterranea Yachting Club Comune di Catania Harbour plan: Wharves inside the Porto Nuovo, on the east pier. Statistics: Water surface area: < m 2 Land surface area: < m m CNNIC-150 m MYC Total outer breakwater length: m 200 m CNNIC-200 m MYC m 10,00 m CNNIC-8.00 m MYC Protection: North-westerly Mistral blows as a side wind. Capacity: Around 160 berths at the Circolo Nautico N.I.C. Around 90 berths at the Mediterranea Yachting Club. Good services and equipment available. Hazards: It is dangerous to enter the port with winds blowing from quadrant II. 23

26 CATANIA - CAITO Location: 37 30,82 N; 15 06,59 E Comune di Catania Also known as Porticciolo di Piazza Europa. Harbour plan: Dock exclusively used for pleasure boating, with a quay running along most of its length, and numerous private wharves on its the east side. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: m 100 m 1,50 m 2,00 m Protection: Capable of providing shelter from any wind. Slightly exposed to the southerly Sirocco. Capacity: Conveniently located for the city centre, this small port can hold up to 300 craft. The services and assistance available are first class. Hazards: Difficult to access in the winter months due to rocky deposits brought in by sea storms. 24

27 CATANIA - OGNINA PORTO ULISSE Location: 37 31,77 N; 15 07,02 E Comune di Catania Harbour plan: Natural inlet sheltered to the east by a breakwater with a quay running along its length, and to the west by a small elbow-shaped pier. The port provides floating wharves and a slipway. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 ( for pleasure boating) Land surface area: m 2 0 m Total outer breakwater length: 350 m 900 m 0 m 2,00 m Protection: Capacity: Hazards: Easterly Levante blows as a side wind. Conveniently located for the city centre, this small port can hold up to 500 craft. The services and assistance available are of a good level. None. 25

28 AUGUSTA PORTS XIFONIO AND MEGARESE Location: 37 14,60 N; 15 12,55 E Cantiere Golden Bay 37 13,54 N; 15 14,37 E Cala Granatello Comune di Augusta Harbour plan: Golden Bay is a quay run by the shipyard. Cala Granatello is made up of a quayside and a number of wharves. It is home to the Circolo Nautico Augusta sailing club. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: m m 1,50 1,00 m 4,50 1,00 m Protection: At Golden Bay the south-westerly Libeccio causes backwash and undertow. Side winds blow from the E and W. Cala Granatello provides modest shelter against breakers from quadrant I. Capacity: Cantiere Golden Bay: 170 berths. Cala Granatello and Golfo Xifonio: around 390 berths. Hazards: Golden Bay: buoys with no night-time signal. Dock opposite used for mooring motor trawlers. Cala Granatello: shallow waters, rocky seabed. Capitaneria di Porto di Augusta, via dei Cantieri 1, [email protected] Golden Bay: Cantiere CO.CA.N., Idroscalo San Lorenzo, Cala Granatello: Club Nautico Augusta, Lido Granatello, APT Siracusa, via San Sebastiano 43, [email protected] Catania Filippo Eredia, loc. Fontanarossa, n 8 - Siracusa, corso Gelone 17, Augusta, piazza Duomo 9, Augusta, Ospedale civico Muscatello, c.da Granatello, Lentini, via Macello 2, Lentini, c/o Ospedale,

29 SIRACUSA - PORTO GRANDE MARINA YACHTING Location: 37 03, 60 N; 15 17,50 E Comune di Siracusa Harbour plan: The main port structures are: two quaysides separated by a wharf, Piazzale Zanagora, which faces WSW along the shoreline of the island of Ortygia. A small port, Marina Yachting, is located in the area bordering the canal which separates Ortygia from the mainland. There are numerous floating wharves here. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 ( for pleasure boating) Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: m 400 m 1,50 m 5,00 m Protection: Good shelter against winds blowing from quadrants III and IV; exposed to north-easterly Grecale and southerly Sirocco. Capacity: Around 280 berths. Around 100 on the Foro Italico quay, 180 at Marina Yachting. Hazards: S of the entrance configuration there is a sandbank, known as the Secca Galera: the port is subject to the accumulation of silt brought up by the Anapo river. The seabed is bad holding ground almost everywhere, especially in the centre-west zone of the bay. Capitaneria di Porto di Siracusa, largo IV Novembre 8, [email protected] Banchina Foro Italico, Autorità marittima Marina Yachting Siracusa srl, molo Zanagora, Assonautica, via Duca degli Abruzzi 4, c/o C.C.I.A.A., APT Siracusa, via San Sebastiano 43, [email protected] AAT Siracusa, via Maestranza 33, [email protected] Catania Filippo Eredia, loc. Fontanarossa, n 8 - Siracusa, corso Gelone 17, Siracusa, via Reno, Palazzolo Acreide, via Vittorini,

30 SIRACUSA - PORTO PICCOLO MARMOREO Location: 37 04, 05 N; 15 17,90 E Comune di Siracusa Harbour plan: Small inlet which penetrates inland towards the W, protected by two breakwaters and a breakwater pier further to the E. Inside, there is a slipway and numerous wharves. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 ( for pleasure boating) Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 300 m 650 m 1,00 m 2,50 m Protection: Shelter against winds from quadrants III and IV; exposed to north-easterly Grecale and southerly Sirocco. Capacity: Around 600 berths in various sailing clubs, which offer a good level of services and equipment. Hazards: Shallow waters at the port entrance and in the immediate vicinity of the quayside; no light signals on the new outer breakwater to the SE of the entrance. Subject to silt accumulation. Banchina Santa Lucia, Autorità marittima Approdo Santa Lucia, Riva Porto Lachio, Lega Navale italiana, piazza Lepanto 24, Circolo Velico Ribellino, via G. Moscuzza 1, Circolo Velico Aretusa, riviera Nazario Sauro 1,

31 MARZAMEMI - MARINA SPORTING Location: 36 43, 91 N; 15 07,47 E Comune di Pachino Harbour plan: A number of floating wharves available all year round. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 ( for pleasure boating) Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 600 m 500 m 1,20 m 5,50 m Protection: Winds from the SE blow as side winds. Capacity: Around 150 berths. Hazards: None. Ufficio Locale Marittimo di Porto Palo di Capo Passero, via Carlo Alberto 44, , [email protected] Marina Sporting Marzamemi, c.da Fossa, APT Siracusa, via San Sebastiano 43, [email protected] Ufficio informazioni Noto, piazza XVI Maggio, Catania Filippo Eredia, loc. Fontanarossa, n 8 - Siracusa, corso Gelone 17, Marzamemi, Avola, c/o Ospedale, Noto, c.da Testa dell Acqua, Pachino, c.da Ospedaletto, Portopalo, via L. Sturzo,

32 POZZALLO - SERVICE PORT Location: 36 43,20 N; 14 50,85 E Comune di Pozzallo Harbour plan: Enclosed between main and lee breakwaters which form a port basin with a quay running all the way round. There are a number of floating wharves. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 ( for pleasure boating) Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 400 m 80 m 1,50 m 3,50 m Protection: Provides shelter against winds from quadrants III and IV, though it is exposed to winds blowing from quadrant II. Capacity: Around 150 berths. Hazards: Maximum draught of 2.5m, beware of the sandbanks. Capitaneria di Porto di Pozzallo, c.da Raganzino 21, [email protected] Serra Out Boards, c.da Palamentano, Lega Navale, Porto Piccolo, [email protected] AAPIT Ragusa, via Capitano Boccheri 33, [email protected] Catania Filippo Eredia, loc. Fontanarossa, n 7 - Ragusa, via G. Di Vittorio 49, Pozzallo, via Napoli 1, Modica, via San Martino c/o Ospedale, Scicli, via Mazzini 1, Ispica, via Duca d Aosta,

33 MARINA DI RAGUSA DESIGN Location: 36 46,80 N; 14 32,82 E Comune di Ragusa Harbour plan: Enclosed between main and lee breakwaters, which will form a port basin with a quay running all the way round. It will be equipped with floating wharves. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: m m 1,30 m 5,00 m Protection: Good against winds blowing from all quadrants. Capacity: Around 959 berths. Hazards: None. Capitaneria di Porto di Pozzallo, c.da Raganzino 21, [email protected] Definizione a progetto realizzato. AAPIT Ragusa, via Capitano Boccheri 33, [email protected] Catania Filippo Eredia, loc. Fontanarossa, n 7 - Ragusa, via G. Di Vittorio 49, Marina di Ragusa, via Schembri, Comiso, via Roma 1, Vittoria, via Garibaldi 60,

34 GELA - PORT OF REFUGE 32 Location: 37 03,69 N ; 14 13, 83 E Comune di Gela Harbour plan: This port of refuge is often full due to the high number of local pleasure boats. Visiting craft may moor on the N quay. The main, or west, breakwater, points SSE. The lee, or east, breakwater points SW. These protect a quay on the shore. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 (2.500 for pleasure boating) Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: m m 2,00 m 3,50 m Protection: The outer breakwater provides very modest protection when winds are blowing from W to SE. Capacity: Hazards: Around 50 berths. The seabed is liable to change following winter sea storms. Sandbank at the head of the lee pier. Ufficio Circondariale Marittimo di Gela, viale Federico II di Svevia 156, Autorità marittima AAPIT Caltanissetta, corso Vittorio Emanuele 109, [email protected] Uffico informazioni Gela, via Palazzi, AAST Gela, via Giacomo Navarra Bresmes 48, [email protected] AAPIT Enna, via Roma 411, [email protected] Uffico informazioni Aidone Morgantina, AAST Piazza Armerina, viale Gen. Muscarà, AAST Caltagirone, via Volta Libertini 3, [email protected] Catania Filippo Eredia, loc. Fontanarossa, n 2 - Caltanissetta, via G. Cusmano, Gela, viale Mediterraneo, Gela, via G. Siragusa, Aidone, via Abate Scovazzo 1, Piazza Armerina, via G. Lo Giudice, Caltagirone, via Circonvallazione 333,

35 LICATA 33 Location: 37 05,11 N; 13 56, 42 E Comune di Licata Harbour plan: Made up of two outer breakwaters and two internal piers: the west breakwater connects onto an old pier and together they form a dock for fishing boats; from the same breakwater, on the external side, an extension which lacks a quayside reaches out. The east breakwater, where there is no quay, protects the port from the mobile sandbanks at the mouth of the Salso river. Between these two breakwaters there are two piers which enclose the central dock. Here there are quays on the N and E sides. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 ( for pleasure boating) Land surface area: m 2 m Total outer breakwater length: m m m 3,50 m Protection: Good shelter against breakers coming in from quadrants I and IV. Exposed to southerly Sirocco side wind. Capacity: Hazards: Around 150 berths. Shallow waters, sandy seabed. Port and outer port subject to silt accumulation. Ufficio Circondariale Marittimo di Licata, via Libotti 9, Associazione Nazionale Diportisti Nautici AAPIT Agrigento, viale della Vittoria 225, [email protected] Catania Filippo Eredia, loc. Fontanarossa, Palermo Falcone-Borsellino, loc. Punta Raisi, Trapani Vincenzo Florio, loc. Birgi, n 1 - Agrigento, via A. Manzoni 140, Licata, c.da Cannavecchia c/o Ospedale Civile, Licata, via Garibaldi 44, Palma di Montechiaro, piazza Matteotti, Palma di Montechiaro, via Sottotenente Palma, Naro, via Don Guanella, Ravanusa, via Lauricella, Campobello di Licata, via L. Giglia,

36 SAN LEONE 34 Location: 37 15,53 N; 13 34,72 E Comune di Agrigento Harbour plan: Protected by: three-arm main pier to the west, where quays are only present on the first two arms; lee pier to the east, which points roughly S and has a quay running along its length. Between the two piers there is a quay on the shore. This is just off a large square and is equipped with a slipway. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 (for pleasure boating) Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 820 m 300 m 1,50 m 2,50 m Protection: Subject to southerly Sirocco side wind. Capacity: Hazards: Around 200 berths. Shallow waters along the west pier. Small dock suitable for modestly sized boats. Single anchor mooring prohibited. Capitaneria di Porto di Porto Empedocle, via Gioeni 55, [email protected] Consorzio Porto Turistico di San Leone, Molo di Levante pontile E, San Leone, AAPIT Agrigento, viale della Vittoria 225, [email protected] AAST Agrigento, via Empedocle 73, [email protected] Catania Filippo Eredia, loc. Fontanarossa, Palermo Falcone-Borsellino, loc. Punta Raisi, Trapani Vincenzo Florio, loc. Birgi, n 1 - Agrigento, via A. Manzoni 140, Agrigento, via Dante 49, Agrigento, via Garibaldi 1, Aragona, piazza Cairoli 1, Favara, via Cortile Copernico, Mussomeli, c/o Ospedale, via Dogliotti, Porto Empedocle, via C. Colombo, Racalmuto, via Circonvallazione, Sant Angelo Muxaro, via Giovanni XXIII 10, Siculiana, piazza Municipio,

37 SCIACCA 35 Location: 37 30,06 N; 13 04,52 E Comune di Sciacca Harbour plan: The external east pier has four arms and a quay which runs from its base along most of its length. The internal east pier has two arms: the first has a quay on each side, the second has no quayside. The west pier has a quay running along its length, which gives onto some floating wharves. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 ( for pleasure boating) Land surface area: m 2 m Total outer breakwater length: m 640 m m 4,00 m Protection: Provides shelter against breakers coming from the N. Exposed to south-westerly Libeccio side wind. Capacity: Hazards: Around 140 berths. From May to September there may be fog banks with prevailing winds from the SE; in these conditions it is dangerous to get too close to the port. Ufficio Circondariale Marittimo di Sciacca via Gaie di Garaffe, [email protected] Circolo Nautico Il Corallo, Lido Esperando 42, Sciacca, Lega Navale Italiana, piazza Consiglio 1, Sciacca, AAPIT Agrigento, viale della Vittoria 225, [email protected] AAST Sciacca, corso Vittorio Emanuele 84, [email protected] AAST Terme di Sciacca, via Agatocle 2, [email protected] Parco Culturale Terre Sicane, Palazzo Filangeri Cutò, Santa Margherita Belice, Palermo Falcone-Borsellino, loc. Punta Raisi, Trapani Vincenzo Florio, loc. Birgi, n 1 - Agrigento, via A. Manzoni 140, Sciacca, via P. Gerardi, Burgio, via Leone, Caltabellotta, via Fiori 7, Chiusa Sclafani, via Conte, Giuliana, salita Castello, Ribera, viale Garibaldi,

38 PORTO PALO DI MENFI DESIGN 36 Location: 37 34,38 N; 12 54,53 E Comune di Menfi Harbour plan: The port is made up of two outer breakwaters with quays running along their lengths. The planned work will divide the protected basin into two docks, for pleasure boating and fishing boats. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 815 m 680 m 1,60 m 1,50 m Protection: Provides shelter against winds from quadrants III and IV. South-westerly Libeccio blows as a side wind. Capacity: Around 245 berths. Hazards: None. Ufficio Circondariale Marittimo di Sciacca, via Gaie di Garaffe, [email protected] Definizione a progetto realizzato. AAPIT Agrigento, viale della Vittoria 225, [email protected] AAPIT Trapani, via San Francesco d Assisi 27, [email protected] Uffici informazioni: Parco archeologico Selinunte, Gibellina, piazza XV gennaio 1968, Parco Culturale Terre Sicane, Palazzo Filangeri Cutò, Santa Margherita Belice, Palermo Falcone-Borsellino, loc. Punta Raisi, Trapani Vincenzo Florio, loc. Birgi, n 1 - Agrigento, via A. Manzoni 140, Menfi, viale della Vittoria 20, Gibellina, via Gemellaro, Montevago, via Nuovo Centro, Partanna, viale della Resistenza 1, Salemi, c/o Ospedale Vittorio Emanuele III, Sambuca, via P. Togliatti, Santa Margherita Belice, via Cannitello, Santa Ninfa, piazza A. Fleming, Selinunte, via Marco Polo, (turistica)

39 LAMPEDUSA ISLAND - PORT Location: 35 29,79 N; 12 36,08 E Comune di Lampedusa e Linosa Harbour plan: Naturally sheltered bay with three breakwaters for protection. One extends from Favaloro point, the others from around Sanità point. Cavallo Bianco quay is located in the S zone of the port. The ferries moor here, while the fishing boats use a road running along the seashore as a quay. Statistics: Water surface area: m2 ( for pleasure boating) Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 300 m 420 m 1,50 m 2,00 m Protection: South-westerly Libeccio and southerly Mezzogiorno produce significant variations in water level. Provides good shelter against breakers coming in from the E and NW. Capacity: Around 100 shallow-draught berths on the quay between the Madonna and Sanità piers. Boats with draughts over 3 metres moor on the first section of the Cala Palma quay or anchor at Cala Guitgia. Hazards: Mooring unsustainable when the south-westerly Libeccio is blowing. Ufficio locale Marittimo di Lampedusa, piazza Castello 18, Autorità marittima AAPIT Agrigento, viale della Vittoria 225, [email protected] Pro Loco Lampedusa e Linosa, via Vittorio Emanuele 89, Lampedusa, Palermo Falcone-Borsellino, loc. Punta Raisi, Trapani Vincenzo Florio, loc. Birgi, n 1 - Agrigento, via A. Manzoni 140, Lampedusa, via Grecale, Linosa, via Re Umberto 32,

40 MAZARA DEL VALLO - A.DI.NA. 38 Location: 37 38,56 N; 12 35,22 E Comune di Mazara del Vallo Harbour plan: The port system includes: the new port, at the mouth of the Mazàro river, and the canal port, on the last stretch of the river, which has quays running along both sides. All this is protected to the W by the west pier, where the quay only runs along the pier s first section, and to the E by the defensive breakwater, built on the Palamito sandbank. Emerging at right angles from the west pier stand two more piers equipped with quays. The tourist dock is made up of floating wharves located on the east curvilinear breakwater, on the right as one enters the port. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 500 m 425 m 1,50 m 3,50 m Protection: Transverse breakers come in from the SSE and SSW. Shelter is provided against the southerly Sirocco and north-easterly Grecale. Capacity: Hazards: Around 125 berths. Palamito sandbank on the right-hand side of the port, in the zone facing the defensive breakwater. Port subject to the Marrobbio, a sharp variation in water level from a few centimetres to over a metre; the phenomenon does not last more than two hours and is rare, especially in summer. Shallow waters in the canal port, where there are also two road bridges which prevent craft with superstructures over two metres tall from passing. via Notarbartolo 9/11, Palermo, URP Capitaneria di Porto di Mazara del Vallo, lungomare Fata Morgana 1 - banchina Amm. Francese, , [email protected] Associazione Diportisti Nautici, via B. Mandina 2, Mazara, Direzione approdo, banchina Quinci, AAPIT Trapani, via Francesco d Assisi 27, [email protected] Uffici Informazioni: Mazara del Vallo, p.zza S. Veneranda, Castelvetrano, via Garibaldi, Trapani Vincenzo Florio, loc. Birgi, n 9 - Trapani, via Mazzini 1, Mazara del Vallo, via Salemi c/o Ospedale, Campobello di Mazara, via Vittorio Emanuele II n. 10, Castelvetrano, c/o Ospedale Vittorio Emanuele II,

41 MARSALA Location: 37 46,02 N; 12 26,20 E Comune di Marsala Harbour plan: Artificial port formed by two curvilinear breakwaters and an outer breakwater. The west breakwater is reserved for cargo ships and fishing boats, but may also be used by pleasure boats. To the N of the east breakwater there is a tourist dock. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m 2 m Total outer breakwater length: m 430 m m 4,00 m Protection: Provides shelter from westerly Ponente and north-westerly Mistral winds. Exposed to southerly Sirocco side wind. Capacity: Hazards: Around 200 berths, 180 in the Club Nautico Lilybeo. When the southerly Sirocco is blowing it is advisable only to moor in the tourist dock. Sandbanks around the Florio pier and the Banchina dei Mille quay. Port subject to the Marrobbio phenomenon, a sharp variation in water level from a few centimetres to over a metre. The phenomenon does not last more than two hours and is rare, especially in summer. via Notarbartolo 9/11, Palermo, URP Ufficio Circondariale Marittimo di Marsala, via Piemonte Lombardo 38, [email protected] Club Nautico Lilybeo, Marsala, AAPIT Trapani, via Francesco d Assisi 25, [email protected] Uff. Informazioni Marsala, p.za Repubblica-pal. VII Aprile, Trapani Vincenzo Florio, loc. Birgi, n 9 - Trapani, via Mazzini 1, Marsala, via Lazzara 1, Paceco, via Francesco Crispi,

42 TRAPANI 40 Location: 38 00,56 N; 12 30,11 E Comune di Trapani Harbour plan: The port includes an outer port; a cargo port formed by an inlet, the major axis of which points W-E, where the sides are almost entirely equipped with quays; a fishing port to the W of the cargo port, with quays on the E, N and W sides; a tourist dock formed by a breakwater running parallel to the coast which protects the various floating wharves. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 ( for pleasure boating) Land surface area: m 2 90 m Total outer breakwater length: 875 m 420 m 1,20 m 5,00 m Protection: Wave-motion penetrates when the southerly Sirocco and north-westerly Mistral are blowing. Provides shelter against breakers coming in from quadrants I and IV. Capacity: Hazards: Around 200 berths. Shallow waters extend for 1.5 m from the port entrance towards the S, starting from the green signal light at the entrance. Winds from the S cause strong backwash and undertow. Capitaneria di Porto di Trapani, viale regina Elena, , [email protected] [email protected] Autorità marittima Boat Service, via Ilio, Trapani, Lega Navale, via Nasi - Lazzaretto, Assonautica, corso Italia c/o C.C.I.A.A., AAPIT Trapani, via San Francesco d Assisi 27, [email protected] AAST Erice, via Tommaso Guarrasi 1, Trapani Vincenzo Florio, loc. Birgi, n 9 - Trapani, via Mazzini 1, Trapani, piazza Generale Scio, Buseto Palizzolo, piazza Umberto I 38, Erice, via Corvini, Marausa, (turistica) Valderice, c.da Cavaliere,

43 SAN VITO LO CAPO Location: 38 10,76 N; 12 44,27 E Comune di San Vito Lo Capo Harbour plan: Main breakwater with quay on S side, from where an internal pier extends which has a quay on its W side; the lee breakwater also has a quay running along its length. There are numerous floating wharves. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 ( for pleasure boating) Land surface area: m 2 m Total outer breakwater length: 710 m 585 m m 2,00 m Protection: Excellent shelter even for large pleasure boats. Good shelter against winds from quadrants III and IV. Subject to southerly Sirocco side wind. Capacity: Around 400 berths. High standard of services and equipment offered. Hazards: The lee pier is subject to sand accumulation. Delegazione di Spiaggia di San Vito lo Capo, via Orazio Di Bella 1, tel Diporto nautico Sanvitese Club Nautico, via Faro 77, Circolo Nautico Costa Gaia, via Faro 10, Circolo Nautico La Traina, via Faro, Centro Mare Sport Club, via Faro 1, AAPIT Trapani, via San Francesco d Assisi 27, [email protected] Ufficio Informazioni San Vito lo Capo, via Savoia, Trapani Vincenzo Florio, loc. Birgi, n 9 - Trapani, via Mazzini 1, San Vito Lo Capo, via Mulino, Custonaci, piazza Europa 1,

44 CASTELLAMMARE DEL GOLFO Location: 38 01,86 N; 12 52,99 E Comune di Castellammare del Golfo Harbour plan: Enclosed to the east by the Castello pier, which has a quay running along its length, and to the north by the outer breakwater, which has a quay on its S side. Wharves on the west shore. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 460 m 750 m 1,30 m 2,50 m Protection: Good shelter against winds from quadrants III and IV. Particularly exposed to winds from quadrants I and II. Capacity: Hazards: Around 500 berths. Shallow waters, submerged rocks and sandbanks around the pier under the castle and at the base of the outer pier. Ufficio Locale Marittimo di Castellammare del Golfo, via Don L. Zangara 23, Club Nautico snc, c.da Cerri, Lega Navale Italiana, via Don L. Zangara 3/a, AAPIT Trapani, via San Francesco d Assisi 27, [email protected] Trapani Vincenzo Florio, loc. Birgi, Palermo Falcone-Borsellino, loc. Punta Raisi, n 9 - Trapani, via Mazzini 1, Castellammare del Golfo, via Francesco Crispi 130, Calatafimi-Segesta, via Alcide De Gasperi 101, Scopello, (turistica) 42

45 FAVIGNANA ISLAND MAIN COVE Location: 37 55,93 N; 12 19,50 E Comune di Favignana Harbour plan: Circular cove open to the N and NNW. On the E side the main breakwater extends towards the NW. There is a quay running along its length. Both sides of the cove are almost entirely equipped with quays, whilst towards the bottom end there is a beach. On the E side there are several piers for commercial liners and pleasure boats. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 205 m 95 m 1,20 m 3,00 m Protection: Exposed to north-westerly Mistral side wind. Capacity: Hazards: Around 100 berths. Pay attention, when entering and leaving the port, to the extension works underway on the main pier. In the tuna fishing season pay extremely close attention to the tuna net warning signals. Ufficio Locale Marittimo di Favignana: piazza San Leonardo 1, via Scalo nuovo 3, Circolo Nautico Favignana, largo Marina 11, AAPIT Trapani, via San Francesco d Assisi 27, [email protected] Pro loco Favignana, piazza Madrice 8, Consorzio turistico Egadi, largo Marina 14, Trapani Vincenzo Florio, loc. Birgi, n 9 - Trapani, via Mazzini 1, Favignana, via delle Fosse, Levanzo, Marettimo,

46 PANTELLERIA ISLAND - PORTO VECCHIO Location: 36 49,95 N; 11 56,56 E Comune di Pantelleria Harbour plan: Protected by the north pier and the Nasi pier to the west. Both have quays on their internal sides. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 510 m 250 m 1,20 m 3,50 m Protection: Provides shelter against breakers from quadrant II. Capacity: Hazards: Around 150 berths. No light signals at the entrance. Shallow waters. The remains of the ancient Carthaginian pier in the centre of the port constitute a semi-submerged rocky barrier. Ufficio Circondariale Marittimo di Pantelleria: via S. Nicola 2/a, , [email protected] Autorità marittima AAPIT Trapani, via San Francesco d Assisi 27, [email protected] Pro loco Pantelleria, via San Nicola, Pro loco Pantelleria, piazza Cavour, Pantelleria, Trapani Vincenzo Florio, loc. Birgi, Palermo Falcone-Borsellino, loc. Punta Raisi, n 9 - Trapani, via Mazzini 1, Pantelleria, via Arciprete D Aietti, (turistica) Camera Iperbarica, Pantelleria,

47 BALESTRATE Location: 38 03,15 N; 13 00,03 E Comune di Balestrate Harbour plan: Modest seawall pointing NNE, without a quay. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m 2 m Total outer breakwater length: 320 m m m 2,50 m Protection: Currently none; it will provide shelter upon completion of work. Capacity: Around 200 berths. Hazards: None. Ufficio Locale Marittimo di Terrasini, via Ciucca, , corso Vittorio Emanuele III 390, Comune di Balestrate, via Roma 14, AAPIT Palermo, piazza Castelnuovo 35, [email protected] AAPIT Trapani, via Francesco d Assisi 27, [email protected] Palermo Falcone-Borsellino, loc. Punta Raisi, n 6 - Palermo, via G. Cusmano 24, URP Balestrate, via Giliberti, Alcamo Marina, (turistica) 45

48 TERRASINI Location: 38 10,20 N; 13 05,11 E Comune di Terrasini Harbour plan: Port protected to the W by the main three-arm breakwater, and to the N by a lee breakwater. Attached to the main breakwater, almost at its head, there is a protruding arm to prevent backwash and undertow. A small pier divides the port into two docks. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m 2 m Total outer breakwater length: 760 m 235 m m 3,00 m Protection: Exposed to winds from quadrant IV. Capacity: Hazards: Around 200 berths. This small port is subject to regular sand accumulation and its waters are shallow. Ufficio Locale Marittimo di Terrasini, via Ciucca, , corso Vittorio Emanuele III 390, CE.SE.VET. srl Club Nautico Rosa dei Venti Cantiere del Golfo, largo Scalo 1, AAPIT Palermo, piazza Castelnuovo 35, [email protected] Palermo Falcone-Borsellino, loc. Punta Raisi, n 6 - Palermo, via G. Cusmano 24, URP Terrasini, Pozzo Vallone 1,

49 USTICA ISLAND SANTA MARIA COVE Location: 38 42,42 N; 13 11,94 E Comune di Ustica Harbour plan: Breakwater pointing NE with a quay running along its inside, a quay on the shore and a sizeable quayside square. To the east of this little port there is a small seawall where one may moor. Statistics: Water surface area: m 2 Land surface area: m m Total outer breakwater length: 110 m m 1,50 m 3,00 m Protection: Provides shelter only against winds from quadrants I and III. Exposed to southerly Sirocco. Capacity: Hazards: Around 60 berths. Avoid approaching the coast too closely. The section of the embankment outside the port and closest to shore is unusable due to semi-submerged rocks. via Notarbartolo 9/11, Palermo, URP Delegazione di Spiaggia di Ustica, via Mezzaluna, Autorità marittima AAPIT Palermo, piazza Castelnuovo 35, [email protected] Centro accoglienza della Riserva Marina Isola di Ustica presso Municipio, piazza Umberto I, Ustica, Palermo Falcone-Borsellino, loc. Punta Raisi, n 6 - Palermo, via G. Cusmano 24, URP Ustica turistica, c.da Petriera o P. cap. Viti Longo,

50 PORT, COURSE AND DISTANCE CHART 01 Palermo Cala 02 Palermo Arenella 03 Palermo Fossa del Gallo 04 Palermo Acquasanta 05 San Nicola L Arena 06 Cefalù Presidiana 07 Capo d Orlando 08 Portorosa Marina 09 Milazzo Nettuno Marina 10 Messina Nettuno Marina 11 Giardini Naxos 12 Lipari Marina Corta 13 Lipari Pignataro 14 Salina Tourist Dock 15 Riposto Marina 16 Aci Trezza 17 Catania Porto Vecchio 18 Catania Porto Nuovo 19 Catania Caito 20 Catania Ognina P.to Ulisse 21 Augusta Xifonio Megarese 22 Siracusa Porto Grande 23 Siracusa Porto Piccolo 24 Marzamemi M. Sporting 25 Pozzallo Service Port 26 Marina Ragusa Design 27 Gela Port of refuge 28 Licata 29 San Leone 30 Sciacca 31 Porto Palo Menfi Design 32 Lampedusa Port 33 Mazara del Vallo ADINA 34 Marsala 35 Trapani 36 San Vito Lo Capo 37 Castellammare del Golfo 38 Favignana Main Cove 39 Pantelleria Porto Nuovo 40 Balestrate 41 Terrasini 42 Ustica Santa Maria Cove

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52 misura 4.18.a REGIONE SICILIANA Assessorato Turismo, Comunicazioni e Trasporti. U n i o n e Dipartimento Turismo Europea Every trip we take also marks the beginning of a story. People in search of art, adventure, scenery and roots chose our land in the past and continue to choose it today. For this reason, Sicily in 2005 will welcome not only tourists but also Travellers, attracted by events, music, theatre, literature or, simply, beautiful surroundings, quality and pleasant way of life. It will open the doors of its castles, theaters and museums. Of its cities. Of its archeological and natural parks. Of its sea and mountains. And it will speak through flavours, colors and fragrances. Sicily of 2005 will take you to the places that inspired the Great Travellers. It will be the year of the Grand Tour. Here each person will find his story.