Porticciolo di Fontane Bianche
marina · Avola · Sicily
Porticciolo di Fontane Bianche is a marina on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Avola.
Also known as Fontane Bianche.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-west (132°–196°).
- 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.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Fontane Bianche: 4 restaurants, bars or cafés, 4 min on foot
- Cavagrande del Cassibile Nature Reserve: 22 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Malafemmina) 180 m away
- Supermarket (Rossotono Easy) 1.8 km away
- Train (Fontane Bianche) 640 m away
- Parking 200 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 east wind: Porticciolo di Ognina, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Porticciolo di Ognina, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porticciolo di Ognina, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Baia di Ognina cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Porticciolo di Ognina marina · 2.7 NM by sea
- Porticciolo di Falaride marina · 3.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia Pantanello cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Milocca mooring field · 5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Avola
- Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche cove
- Calabernardo cove
Questions
Is Porticciolo di Fontane Bianche sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porticciolo di Fontane Bianche sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porticciolo di Ognina, 2.7 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porticciolo di Fontane Bianche?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porticciolo di Fontane Bianche?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.