Porticciolo di Levanzo
marina · Levanzo · Sicily
Porticciolo di Levanzo is a marina on the island of Levanzo, in the Sicily cruising area.
Levanzo is part of the Aegadian Islands.
Also known as Levanzo and Cala Dogana.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 7.3 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to east (80°–84°).
Swell can come in from east to south-south-east (92°–164°).
- 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 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Porticciolo di Levanzo lies in the protected area Riserva naturale marina Isole Egadi — Zona C: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Bar Romano) 100 m away
- Supermarket (Alimentari) 120 m away
Local rules
- The whole marine protected area is subject to authorisation by the managing body (Comune di Favignana) for anchoring, mooring to buoys, diving and commercial activities; jet skis, water skiing and similar sports prohibited in zones A, B and C (jet skis may only transit perpendicular to the coast, 5 knots in zone B).
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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: Cala Rotonda, 5.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Genovese, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala Genovese, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cala Graziosa, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala Graziosa, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Praia, 3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Fredda mooring field · 0.3 NM by sea
- Cala Camaro cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Cala Minnola mooring field · 0.8 NM by sea
- Punta Altarella mooring field · 1.6 NM by sea
- Faraglione Est mooring field · 2.3 NM by sea
- Cala Genovese cove · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Levanzo
- Cala Camaro cove
- Cala Tramontana mooring field
- Capo Grosso mooring field
- Punta Altarella mooring field
Questions
Is Porticciolo di Levanzo sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porticciolo di Levanzo sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Genovese, 2.4 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Porticciolo di Levanzo?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porticciolo di Levanzo?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.