Porto Palo

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The harbour of Porto Palo is situated around two miles SW of Capo Passero, the extreme SE point of Sicily. It consists of a large natural bay protected by breakwaters on the eastern and western sides, forming an anchorage much used by trawlers and other small commercial vessels.  It is also popular with yachts waiting for suitable winds to head down to the Maltese archipelago sixty miles to the south.  Shelter here is good from all directions except SW, when an anchored yacht will find a better protected anchorage two miles to the NE on the north side of Capo Passero.  
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==Charts==
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British Admiralty 2123 - Capo Granitola to Capo Passero
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British Admiralty 1941 - Capo Paassero to Capo Colonne
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Italian chart 917 - Da Capo Rassello ad Augusta e Isole Maltesi
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==Radio Nets==
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==Local Weather==
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Prevailing winds on the east coast of Sicily are NE during the summer and on the south coast a moderate SW seabreeze predominates.  Most of the harbours along the south coast are subject to swell in strong southerly winds which are, however, rare in the summer months. 
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• There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.
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• The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16.
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• Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily).
==Approach and Navigation==
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There are shallows and reefs around Capo Passero and Punta Porto Palo in the approach from NE and both should be given a clearance of at least 0.5 mile.  There are similar reefs around Isola dei Correnti two mile SW, which should be given a similar clearance.  There are no further dangers in the approach, although entry could be dangerous in strong southerlies.  Enter close to the end of the east breakwater, leaving the red buoy off the west breakwater to port.  Depths in the entrance are 6.0 - 7.0 metres and in the anchorage range from 3.5 - 6.5 metres.
==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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None.  The eastern breakwater is quayed, and in theory a yacht may berth bows-to along the outer 50 metres, being careful to avoid the ballasting.  Depths here range from 1.8 to 2.8 metres.  In practice, however, the quay is usually full of working boasts and trawlers and there is not much space for a yacht.  Most yachts anchor off in 5.0 - 6.0 metres, clear of the numerous moorings on the east side of the bay.  The bottom is sand and rock and reasonable holding.
==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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Isola Capo Passero two miles NE.  Isole dei Correnti two miles SW.  It is possible to anchor off both with care in settled weather, but only as a lunch/swimming stop.
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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==Anchorages==
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In southerly or westerly winds, a yacht can anchor just north of Capo Passero inside the island, where the holding is good in sand.
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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Very limited.
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====Repairs/Yards====
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There is a slip and fixed and mobile cranes (30T) at the root of the quay.  Limited engine and electrical repairs.
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Fuel available at the root of the quay, but difficult to get to in view of the numerous fishing boats moored here.  Similarly with water, where the tap at the root of the quay is hard to access.  No electricity.
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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Little of interest ashore.
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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Reasonable provisions available from the village 1.5 kilometres to the north.
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A few trattorias at the harbour and cafes along the beach.
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In the village.
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Bins at the root of the quay.
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
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* Data compiled from web research and accounts by other yachts (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 15:37, 27 October 2010 (UTC)- 
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==Personal Notes==
==Personal Notes==

Revision as of 15:37, 27 October 2010

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Porto Palo, Sicily, Italy

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Porto Palo from west
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The harbour of Porto Palo is situated around two miles SW of Capo Passero, the extreme SE point of Sicily. It consists of a large natural bay protected by breakwaters on the eastern and western sides, forming an anchorage much used by trawlers and other small commercial vessels. It is also popular with yachts waiting for suitable winds to head down to the Maltese archipelago sixty miles to the south. Shelter here is good from all directions except SW, when an anchored yacht will find a better protected anchorage two miles to the NE on the north side of Capo Passero.

Charts

British Admiralty 2123 - Capo Granitola to Capo Passero British Admiralty 1941 - Capo Paassero to Capo Colonne Italian chart 917 - Da Capo Rassello ad Augusta e Isole Maltesi

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Local Weather

Prevailing winds on the east coast of Sicily are NE during the summer and on the south coast a moderate SW seabreeze predominates. Most of the harbours along the south coast are subject to swell in strong southerly winds which are, however, rare in the summer months.

Sources for weather forecasts: • There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation. • The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16. • Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily).

Approach and Navigation

There are shallows and reefs around Capo Passero and Punta Porto Palo in the approach from NE and both should be given a clearance of at least 0.5 mile. There are similar reefs around Isola dei Correnti two mile SW, which should be given a similar clearance. There are no further dangers in the approach, although entry could be dangerous in strong southerlies. Enter close to the end of the east breakwater, leaving the red buoy off the west breakwater to port. Depths in the entrance are 6.0 - 7.0 metres and in the anchorage range from 3.5 - 6.5 metres.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

None. The eastern breakwater is quayed, and in theory a yacht may berth bows-to along the outer 50 metres, being careful to avoid the ballasting. Depths here range from 1.8 to 2.8 metres. In practice, however, the quay is usually full of working boasts and trawlers and there is not much space for a yacht. Most yachts anchor off in 5.0 - 6.0 metres, clear of the numerous moorings on the east side of the bay. The bottom is sand and rock and reasonable holding.

Offshore Islands and Groups

Isola Capo Passero two miles NE. Isole dei Correnti two miles SW. It is possible to anchor off both with care in settled weather, but only as a lunch/swimming stop.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

In southerly or westerly winds, a yacht can anchor just north of Capo Passero inside the island, where the holding is good in sand.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Very limited.

Repairs/Yards

There is a slip and fixed and mobile cranes (30T) at the root of the quay. Limited engine and electrical repairs.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel available at the root of the quay, but difficult to get to in view of the numerous fishing boats moored here. Similarly with water, where the tap at the root of the quay is hard to access. No electricity.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Little of interest ashore.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Reasonable provisions available from the village 1.5 kilometres to the north.

Eateries

A few trattorias at the harbour and cafes along the beach.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

In the village.

Garbage Disposal

Bins at the root of the quay.

Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

Links to relevant websites.

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

  • Data compiled from web research and accounts by other yachts (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 15:37, 27 October 2010 (UTC)-

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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