Brindisi : Profile

Location

This is a modern port at the southern end of the Adriatic Sea, and the main ferry port for Greece. In ancient times it was a Roman naval station and now it is also a modern one. Brindisi also has Romanesque churches, and a 13th centry castle.

Position 40°39.6'N,17°59.8'E.

Clearance

As this is a naval port, ensure your paperwork is in order and be sure to check in correctly.

The Harbourmaster's office overlooks the main quay in the inner harbour, directly opposite as you as you pass through the entrance. Customs are also based here.

Police are based in the town.

Docking

Yachts can berth on the NE-facing quay immediately in front of the harbour office in the old city. The area of this quay, opposite the entrance, is now used by the large fishing fleet when it returns each evening.

There are also two marinas. Lega Navale, where there are also naval boats, and the new marina just outside the city, Marina di Brindisi, also known as Porto Touristico.

Stopping in the new marina is the simplest option if on passage and only pausing for a night.

The most comfortable berth is on the yacht club (Lega Navale) pontoons.

Anchorage
A good place to anchor in bad weather, is on the northern side of the north arm of the inner harbour. The holding is good in about 7m.

Last updated July 2010.

Lega Navale
Via A. Vespucci
Tel:+39 (0)831 418 824, Fax:+38 (0)831 414 035, VHF Channel 09, 16
This 300 berth facility welcomes visitors. Berth to the SE of the club pontoons where there are yellow markings, or moor on the quay.
10 ton crane, electrical, hull and engine repairs. Toilets and showers, bar and restaurant, WiFi.
Beware of sand banks at the entrance. Max. length 18m.
Situated below the castle in Old Brindisi, it is small and busy. Good shelter. Subject to noise from naval ships' generators.

Marina di Brindisi
(also known as Tourist Porticciolo), Via Dardanelli, 2 . Rione Casale,, 72100 Brindisi
Tel:+39 (0)831 411516 , Fax:+39 (0)831 414381 , VHF Channel 08
info@marinadibrindisi.it
40°39’,50 N 17°57’,95 E. 600 pontoon berths. All facilities. Crane and travel hoist. All repairs, sailmaker and chandlery close by. Fuel dock just outside marina. Good shelter. Helpful staff. Economical winter berthing. Rentable storage space.

Port Authority
c/o Alfonsino Castle
Tel:+39 0831 414423, Fax:+39 0831 411426, VHF Channel 16 (24hrs)
info@porto.br.it