Porto Marmareo

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Porto Marmareo (also known as Porto Piccolo) is the old harbour of [[Siracusa]] in [[Sicily]] at the north end of Ortigia island, now given greater protection by two long breakwaters.  There is rarely space here for yachts in transit.
Porto Marmareo (also known as Porto Piccolo) is the old harbour of [[Siracusa]] in [[Sicily]] at the north end of Ortigia island, now given greater protection by two long breakwaters.  There is rarely space here for yachts in transit.
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===Marina radio contact===
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===Navigation/Approach===
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==Navigation/Approach==
The Pizzo rocks extend nearly 400 metres off the coast on the approach to the harbour from the north.  Porto Marmareo is entered from ENE, being careful to avoid the shallows either side of the entrance.  Depths in the entrance are 3.0 - 4.0 metres and maximum depths inside the harbour are 3.0 metres.  A narrow channel connects the harbour to the bay of Siracusa to the west of Ortigia island, but is only navigable by small craft.
The Pizzo rocks extend nearly 400 metres off the coast on the approach to the harbour from the north.  Porto Marmareo is entered from ENE, being careful to avoid the shallows either side of the entrance.  Depths in the entrance are 3.0 - 4.0 metres and maximum depths inside the harbour are 3.0 metres.  A narrow channel connects the harbour to the bay of Siracusa to the west of Ortigia island, but is only navigable by small craft.
   
   
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==Berthing==
There is no berthing assistance.  It is advisable not to simply occupy a vacant berth as there is no provision here for yachts in transit.
There is no berthing assistance.  It is advisable not to simply occupy a vacant berth as there is no provision here for yachts in transit.
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==Marina facilities==
The catwalks in the harbour are operated by five separate private yacht clubs.  There is usually no space here for visiting yachts unless by prior arrangement.
The catwalks in the harbour are operated by five separate private yacht clubs.  There is usually no space here for visiting yachts unless by prior arrangement.
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The harbour is immediately between the old and new towns and provides good access to both.  
The harbour is immediately between the old and new towns and provides good access to both.  
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==Transport==
* Buses to Catania and Messina
* Buses to Catania and Messina
* Daily long-distance bus to Rome
* Daily long-distance bus to Rome
* Trains to Messina and onwards to mainland
* Trains to Messina and onwards to mainland
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Each of the catwalks/pontoons is operated by a different organization.  There is usually no-one in attendance to advise on berthing here.
Each of the catwalks/pontoons is operated by a different organization.  There is usually no-one in attendance to advise on berthing here.
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Post your personal experience and rating of this marina.
Post your personal experience and rating of this marina.
* It is very unlikely that you will be able to berth in here and it is in any case extremely cramped.  You are better mooring on the town quay or at [[Marina Yachting]] --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 13:47, 19 August 2010 (UTC)
* It is very unlikely that you will be able to berth in here and it is in any case extremely cramped.  You are better mooring on the town quay or at [[Marina Yachting]] --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 13:47, 19 August 2010 (UTC)
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[[Category:Marinas - Italy]]
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Revision as of 13:49, 24 November 2015

Porto Marmareo, Siracusa, Italy

Porto Marmareo
PortoPiccolo.jpg
The shallow harbour of Porto Marmareo
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 37°04.05′N, 15°17.9′E
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Radio: VHF channel 09
Berths: 640
Max length: 20 metres
Max draft: 3.0 metres
Fuel: No. Go to town quay.
Water: Yes
Elect: Yes, 240v
Toilets: Yes
Showers: No
Laundry: No
Internet: No
Wi-Fi: No
Cable TV: No
Phone: ?
Email add: [mailto:address Email]
Web: Website
More notes about the Marina

Contents

Porto Marmareo (also known as Porto Piccolo) is the old harbour of Siracusa in Sicily at the north end of Ortigia island, now given greater protection by two long breakwaters. There is rarely space here for yachts in transit.

Marina radio contact

None.

Navigation/Approach

The Pizzo rocks extend nearly 400 metres off the coast on the approach to the harbour from the north. Porto Marmareo is entered from ENE, being careful to avoid the shallows either side of the entrance. Depths in the entrance are 3.0 - 4.0 metres and maximum depths inside the harbour are 3.0 metres. A narrow channel connects the harbour to the bay of Siracusa to the west of Ortigia island, but is only navigable by small craft.

Berthing

There is no berthing assistance. It is advisable not to simply occupy a vacant berth as there is no provision here for yachts in transit.

Marina facilities

The catwalks in the harbour are operated by five separate private yacht clubs. There is usually no space here for visiting yachts unless by prior arrangement.

Repairs/Yard

None.

Security

Poor.

Marina Location

The harbour is immediately between the old and new towns and provides good access to both.

Transport

  • Buses to Catania and Messina
  • Daily long-distance bus to Rome
  • Trains to Messina and onwards to mainland

Price

Provide price information. (If possible add a link to the marina's pricing page.)

Contact

Each of the catwalks/pontoons is operated by a different organization. There is usually no-one in attendance to advise on berthing here.

Personal experience

Post your personal experience and rating of this marina.

  • It is very unlikely that you will be able to berth in here and it is in any case extremely cramped. You are better mooring on the town quay or at Marina Yachting --Athene of Lymington 13:47, 19 August 2010 (UTC)

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:



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Names: Athene of Lymington


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