Messina
port · Messina · Sicily
Messina is a port on the coast of Sicily.
Also known as Messina (Blu Jet) and Porto di Messina.
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.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings and harbour.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Casa e Putia Ristorante) 510 m away
- Supermarket (Supermercato Decó) 640 m away
- Train (Messina Centrale) 1.3 km away
- Parking 300 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Approdo San Francesco port · 0.7 NM by sea
- Molo Colapesce mooring field · 1 NM by sea
- Marina del Nettuno (anchorage) anchorage · 1 NM by sea
- Molo dei Vespri mooring field · 1 NM by sea
- Marina del Nettuno marina · 1 NM by sea
- Molo Norimberga mooring field · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Messina
- Molo dei Vespri mooring field
- Approdo San Francesco port
Questions
Is Messina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Messina sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
Can you spend the night at Messina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.