Porticciolo di Falaride
marina · Avola · Sicily
Porticciolo di Falaride is a marina on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Avola.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-south-west (76°–200°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Porto Matto) 570 m away
- Supermarket (Super Conveniente) 1.2 km away
- Bus (Avola Ospedale) 590 m away
- Parking 530 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Porticciolo di Fontane Bianche, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porticciolo di Ognina, 6.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porticciolo di Ognina, 6.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porticciolo di Ognina, 6.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche, 3.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia Pantanello cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Calabernardo cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Porticciolo di Fontane Bianche marina · 3.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Scogli Bianchi cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Spiaggia di Lido di Noto cove · 4.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Avola
- Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche cove
- Calabernardo cove
- Spiaggia Pantanello cove
Questions
Is Porticciolo di Falaride sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porticciolo di Falaride sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porticciolo di Ognina, 6.2 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porticciolo di Falaride?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porticciolo di Falaride?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.