Palermo : Profile

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Port Authority
via F, Crispi 153, Palermo
Tel:+39 (0)916 043 111, Fax:+39 91 6374291
palermo@guardiacostiera.it

Docking

This is Sicily's regional capital, and is a busy port situated on the north-western coast of the island.

The yacht harbour (Cala), south of the commercial harbour, is reported as oily and may have a problem with rats coming onboard. Security of both people and boats can also be rather doubtful and extra care is advised. There are six different organisations providing moorings here on floating pontoons. Acquasanta is a modern yacht harbour for visitors, just north of the two commercial harbour entrances. On the northern edge of the city is the small port of Arenella, the old part of which is used by fishing boats.

Florio Yacht Club S.R.L.
Via Molo Sud Porto, 90100 Palermo (PA), Italy
Tel:+39 333 256 6244
cnvflorio@tin.it
South Mole of the commercial port with excellent service. Berths set up for larger boats 20-25 metres. In summer 24 hour personnel on site. Fuel Quay 50m from berths. Free WiFi, can arrange laundry. Power (inc. 3 phase) and water. English / French and a little German spoken. Manager Alexe Paladono.

Marina Arenella
via Cardinale Massaia 7, Sicilia
Tel:+39 (0)91 540 264
Water, and electricity and are available on the quay. Laundry, provisions, bar and restaurant. Some repairs possible and there is an 11 ton crane.

Marina Villa Igiea (Acquasanta)
Porto Acquasanta, 90142 Palermo, Sicilia
Tel:+39 (0)91 364 123, Fax:+39 (0)91 364 225
The visitors' berths are on the first pontoon to port. There are full facilities here, including a fuel dock, chandlery, crane, travel hoist, laundry, bank, LPG and yacht club.

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