Anchorages in Sicily
Sicily's western coast hosts the Egadi Islands — the largest marine protected area in the Mediterranean (53,992 ha). The BlueDiscovery app permit is mandatory. The Battle of Egadi Islands (241 BC) was fought here — the site of the most significant Roman naval victory of the First Punic War. Syracuse's Porto Grande hosted the defeat of the Athenian fleet in 413 BC. Scirocco from North Africa is the primary wind hazard.
Egadi Islands AMP — BlueDiscovery Permit Mandatory
The Egadi AMP (53,992 ha) is the largest marine protected area in the Mediterranean. All vessels must hold a valid permit purchased via the BlueDiscovery app (ampisoleegadi.it) — approximately €18/day. From June to September, 150 mooring buoys are deployed in 14 designated fields. Free anchoring is prohibited in most buoy zones during summer. Zone A (archaeological areas, bird sanctuaries): no entry. Zone B: mooring buoys only. Zone C: regulated anchoring on sand. Cala Rossa on Favignana was the site of a Punic Wars massacre — archaeologically sensitive.
Verified Anchorages — Sicily
5 anchorages
Favignana — Cala Rossa
Cala Rossa Favignana · Favignana NE bay
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Levanzo — Cala Fredda
Cala Fredda Levanzo · Levanzo NW bay
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Marettimo — Cala Manione
Cala Manione Marettimo · Marettimo NE cove
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Syracuse — Porto Grande (Ortigia)
Siracusa Porto Grande · Syracuse Great Harbour · Ortigia anchorage
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Cefalù — Porto Nuovo
Baia di Cefalù · Cefalu marina · Cefalù harbour
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Scirocco Arrives Fast in Sicilian Waters
The North African Scirocco can build from nothing to F6 within hours. Safety Anchor Alarm monitors your GPS position continuously — alerting you the moment your anchor starts to drag.
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