Siracusa : Profile

Location

This ancient city, home of Archimedes, is on the east coast. The large natural harbour is a busy commercial port.

Docking

The quay at Grand Harbour appears to be undergoing complete reconstruction and is closed. There is plenty of room to anchor in Grand Harbour. Dingy landing is in the corner of the new marina. (June 2009)

Yachts berth, stern-to, at quay 11C (depth 3m) the Grand Harbour. The city has awarded a franchise for looking after yachts and there are charges for services, but not, at the last report, for berthing. There can be a big swell in the harbour, so care needs to be taken over where to berth.

There is now a small port, Marina Yachting, in the area by the canal which separates Ortygia from the mainland.

Marina Yachting Siracusa
molo Zanagora
Tel:+39 (0)93 175 6615
Water, electricity, fuel berth, repairs, crane, laundry and provisions.

Port Authority
Capitaneria di Porto di Siracusa, largo lV November 8
Tel:+39 (0)93 148 1011
siracusa@guardiacostiera.it

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