Porto Xiphonio
marina · Isola delle Palme · Sicily
Porto Xiphonio is a marina on the island of Isola delle Palme, in the Sicily cruising area.
The nearest town is Augusta.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Porta Spagnola: 10 restaurants, bars or cafés, 12 min on foot
- château Svevo: 13 min on foot
- Piano Ippolito: 30 min by public transport (6)
- Falà II: 31 min by public transport (6)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La Villa da Rosina) 370 m away
- Supermarket (Conad City) 310 m away
- Train (Augusta) 1.4 km away
- Parking 140 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Club Nautico Augusta marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Porto di Augusta port · 2.6 NM by sea
- Porto di Augusta (anchorage) anchorage · 3.4 NM by sea
- Marina di Priolo cove · 6.1 NM by sea
- Marina di Melilli cove · 6.1 NM by sea
- Porto Rifugio marina · 6.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
Questions
Is Porto Xiphonio sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porto Xiphonio sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Porto Xiphonio?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porto Xiphonio?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.