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Marina di Marzamemi

marina · Pachino · Sicily

Marina di Marzamemi – marina, Pachino
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Marina di Marzamemi is a marina on the coast of Sicily.

The nearest town is Pachino.

Also known as Marzamemi.

Fishing village around the tonnara, south-east.

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Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.

Swell can come in from east to east (88°–96°).

NNEESESSWWNW
  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Marina di Marzamemi for your arrival

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.

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.

Protected area and seagrass

Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.

Ashore and services

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

  • Grotta Calafarina: 18 min by road

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (L'Approdo) 260 m away
  • Supermarket (Market Marzamemi) 720 m away
  • Bus (Marzamemi) 590 m away
  • Parking 310 m away
  • Fuel at the quay

Where to go when the wind turns

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind

More places – Pachino

Questions

Is Marina di Marzamemi sheltered from the tramontana?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is Marina di Marzamemi sheltered from the sirocco?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Portopalo, 6.1 NM by sea.

What is the seabed at Marina di Marzamemi?

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Can you spend the night at Marina di Marzamemi?

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.

Plan a voyage from Marina di Marzamemi