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==Sicily, [[Italy]]==
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'''Sicily''' is the largest island in the [[Mediterranean]], and its strategic position in the centre, dominating the trade routes between East and West, has attracted colonists and invaders for over three thousand years.  The Greeks were the first large-scale colonists, establishing a settlement at Siracusa around 734 BC, which subsequently came to rival Athens in its splendour and importance.  Some of the island’s most spectacular ancient monuments, including the theatre at Syracusa and temples at Selinunte and Agrigento, date from this period.  The island became a Roman province in 242BC at the conclusion of the first of the Punic Wars with Carthage.  Among the surviving monuments to this period are the wonderfully-sited theatre at Taormina and the magnificent mosaic floors of the Villa Romana del Casale.  Following the disintegration of the western Roman empire in the 5th century AD, the island was variously occupied by Vandals, Goths and Byzantines until falling to Saracen invaders in 965 AD.  Little remains to mark the Saracen occupation other than some notable examples of Islamic architecture in Palermo and the town of Mazara de Vallo, but the influence of Saracen decorative arts is evident in much of the building work of Sicily’s subsequent rulers.  In 1072 the island came under the control of the Normans and over the next century a combination of military might and economic shrewdness enabled them to transform Sicily into one of the wealthiest states in the whole of Europe.  The period of Norman rule is marked by some of the most splendid architecture that the Normans - always great builders - left anywhere in Europe.  These include the breathtaking gilded mosaic interior of the cathedral at Monreale and the Cathedral and Palazzo dei Normanni in Palermo.
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By 1130 the island had become the centre of a kingdom that included the Maltese islands and the major part of southern Italy.  Subsequent rulers included the German Swabian dynasty, the Angevin French, the kingdom of Aragon, the Austrian Hapsburgs and finally the Spanish Bourbons.  The island enjoyed a brief period of independence following an 1848 revolt against Bourbon rule, which was, however, brutally crushed by the Bourbon army the following year.  The resistance nevertheless simply went underground, and the organization which subsequently became known as the Mafia thrived in the atmosphere of conflict between the people and their Bourbon masters.  It was to this fertile bed of revolution that Giuseppe Garibaldi, the so-called father of Italian nationhood, brought his small army in 1860 at the start of the revolt that led to the unification of the country as the Kingdom of Italy under Victor Emmanuel II.  A later and much larger army, under the American general Dwight D Eisenhower, used the island in July 1943 as a springboard for the invasion and subsequent liberation of Italy.  With the formal institution of the Italian Republic at the end of the World War II in 1946 Sicily became one of five areas given special status as an autonomous region.
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Today Sicily is one of Italy’s most popular tourist regions, its historic attractions supplemented by natural wonders such as Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, and the picturesque Aeolian Islands off the NE coast, as well as some of Italy’s most distinctive cuisine and wines.  Accordingly, the months of July and August are busy virtually everywhere.  Surprisingly, however, Sicily has less marina development than most other parts of Italy and cruising yachtsmen exploring the coastline will occasionally find themselves wedged in among fishing boats or bobbing alongside rough stone quays.  However, perhaps that is part of the charm of exploring an area steeped in history and still retaining much of its unique character.
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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* The country roads of Sicily are an interesting testimony to the former(?) influence of the mafia in the management of local public works contracts.  For example, why take a minor country road down into a valley when you can take it across on a viaduct needing several million Euros worth of concrete? --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:05, 11 August 2010 (UTC)   
* The country roads of Sicily are an interesting testimony to the former(?) influence of the mafia in the management of local public works contracts.  For example, why take a minor country road down into a valley when you can take it across on a viaduct needing several million Euros worth of concrete? --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:05, 11 August 2010 (UTC)   
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World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Italy ▶ Sicily

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Sicily
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The bay of San Vito lo Capo, Sicily

Sicily is one of Italy’s most popular tourist regions, its historic attractions supplemented by natural wonders such as Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, and the picturesque Aeolian Islands off the NE coast, as well as some of Italy’s most distinctive cuisine and wines. Accordingly, the months of July and August are busy virtually everywhere. Surprisingly, however, Sicily has less marina development than most other parts of Italy and cruising yachtsmen exploring the coastline will occasionally find themselves wedged in among fishing boats or bobbing alongside rough stone quays. However, perhaps that is part of the charm of exploring an area steeped in history and still retaining much of its unique character.

Charts

British Admiralty
1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo S. Vito
1941 - Capo Passero to Capo Colonne
2123 - Capo Granitola to Capo Passero
2122 - Bizerte to Capo S. Marco
Italian
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Weather

Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.

Islands

  • Aeolian Islands Aeolian Islands /wiki/Aeolian_Islands | Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Lampedusa Lampedusa /wiki/Lampedusa | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Pantelleria Pantelleria /wiki/Pantelleria | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Ustica Ustica /wiki/Ustica | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Isole Egadi Isole Egadi /wiki/Isole_Egadi | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Key to symbols: || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage ||

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

See details of individual ports.

Entrance

See details of individual ports.

Berthing

Key to symbols: || Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data ||

Along the N coast of Sicily (from San Vito to Milazzo) the principal harbours are:

Sicily N Coast Ports & Anchorages
San Vito lo Capo San Vito lo Capo /wiki/San_Vito_lo_Capo | Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Castellammare Castellammare /wiki/Castellammare | Harbour icon – harbour |
Palermo Palermo /wiki/Palermo | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina |
San Nicola L’Arena San Nicola L’Arena /wiki/San_Nicola_L%E2%80%99Arena | Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina |
Cefalu Cefalu /wiki/Cefalu | Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Sant’ Agata di MilitelloSant’ Agata di Militello/wiki/Sant%E2%80%99_Agata | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Capo d'Orlando Capo d'Orlando /wiki/Capo_d%27Orlando | Marina icon – marina |
Tindari Tindari /wiki/Tindari | Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Portorosa Portorosa /wiki/Portorosa | Marina icon – marina |
Milazzo Milazzo /wiki/Milazzo | Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |

Along the E coast of Sicily (from Messina to Marzamemi) the principal harbours are:

Sicily E Coast Ports & Anchorages
Messina Messina /wiki/Messina | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Taormina Taormina /wiki/Taormina | Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Riposto Riposto /wiki/Riposto | Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina |
Stazzo Stazzo /wiki/Stazzo | Harbour icon – harbour |
Aci Trezza Aci Trezza /wiki/Aci_Trezza | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Ognina (Porto Ulisse) Ognina (Porto Ulisse) /wiki/Ognina_(Porto_Ulisse) | Harbour icon – harbour |
Catania Catania /wiki/Catania | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina |
Club Nautico Catania Club Nautico Catania /wiki/Club_Nautico_Catania | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina |
Circulo Nautico NIC Circulo Nautico NIC /wiki/Circulo_Nautico_NIC | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina |
Diporto Nautico Etneo Diporto Nautico Etneo /wiki/Diporto_Nautico_Etneo | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina |
Mediterranea Yachting Club Mediterranea Yachting Club /wiki/Mediterranea_Yachting_Club | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina |
Augusta Augusta /wiki/Augusta | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Siracusa Siracusa /wiki/Siracusa | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Marina Yachting Marina Yachting /wiki/Marina_Yachting | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Marina icon – marina |
Marzamemi Marzamemi /wiki/Marzamemi | Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Club Nautico Marzamemi Club Nautico Marzamemi /wiki/Club_Nautico_Marzamemi | Marina icon – marina |
Marina di Marzamemi Marina di Marzamemi /wiki/Marina_di_Marzamemi | Marina icon – marina |
Yacht Club Marzamemi Yacht Club Marzamemi /wiki/Yacht_Club_Marzamemi | Marina icon – marina |

Along the S and W coasts of Sicily (from Porto Palo to Trapani) the principal harbours are:

Sicily S and W coast Ports & Anchorages
Porto Palo Porto Palo /wiki/Porto_Palo | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Pozzallo Pozzallo /wiki/Pozzallo | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Marina di Ragusa Marina di Ragusa /wiki/Marina_di_Ragusa | Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa /wiki/Porto_Turistico_Marina_di_Ragusa | Marina icon – marina |
Gela Gela /wiki/Gela | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Needs data icon – needs data |
Marina di Palma Marina di Palma /wiki/Marina_di_Palma | Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
Licata Licata /wiki/Licata | Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina |
Marina di Cala del Sole Marina di Cala del Sole /wiki/Marina_di_Cala_del_Sole | Marina icon – marina |
San Leone San Leone /wiki/San_Leone | Harbour icon – harbour |
Porto Empedocle Porto Empedocle /wiki/Porto_Empedocle | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Sciacca Sciacca /wiki/Sciacca | Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina |
Mazara del Vallo Mazara del Vallo /wiki/Mazara_del_Vallo | Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Marsala Marsala /wiki/Marsala | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Trapani Trapani /wiki/Trapani | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |

Also see Strait of Messina.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

See individual port entries above.

Anchorages

See individual port entries above.

Health & Security

No special health measures are necessary. However, petty crime is a problem in major cities such as Palermo, Messina and Catania, especially pickpocketing and ‘drive-by’ thefts of handbags and backpacks by gangs of motorcycle-borne youths. As in many other heavily populated parts of Italy, it doesn’t pay to look like a wealthy tourist. Leave the bling on the boat if you want to hang on to it (but make sure you lock the boat securely!).

Yacht Services and Repairs

See individual port entries.

Things to do ashore

See details of individual ports.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Italy

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

  • The country roads of Sicily are an interesting testimony to the former(?) influence of the mafia in the management of local public works contracts. For example, why take a minor country road down into a valley when you can take it across on a viaduct needing several million Euros worth of concrete? --Athene of Lymington 16:05, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

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