Located within Cala Rossano, the port of Ventotene-Cala Rossano is one of the two ports on the Pontine Island.

The port features a long dock and is protected by a breakwater pier with a quay approximately 370 meters long. Located north of the ancient Roman port, it has a quay approximately 70 meters long, where mooring is not recommended when mistral or westerly winds are present, and where scheduled ferries, hydrofoils, and commercial vessels dock.

The marina has 40 berths available for boats no longer than 55 meters and features a floating dock in the most sheltered area, which is monitored 24 hours a day. A service boat provides assistance with approach maneuvers.

Also available are a fire-fighting service, drinking water sources, electrical and mechanical breakdown support, restrooms including showers, a free Wi-Fi connection, and a daily weather report.
The ports area also features a food commissary and the only gasoline, diesel, and mixture pump on the entire island.

Within the body of water affected by the maneuvers of scheduled vessels, fishing, stopping, anchorages, and transit are prohibited; mooring at the fuel dock is permitted only for the time strictly necessary for refueling.
The seabed is sandy and ranges in depth from a minimum of 2–5 meters at the pier to 9 meters in the center of the port.

As you approach the landing site, stay clear of the Secca delle Sconciglie, located about 700 meters from the entrance to the New Harbor. It is also advisable to stay at least 20 meters away from the green light due to the presence of exposed rocks, and you must watch out for shallow, rocky areas near the shore.
The island also has a second port carved out of the tuff, called Porto Romano, from the Augustan period, suitable for accommodating small boats, which underwent modernization work in the Bourbon era.

Ventotene, because of its extremely small size (its surface area is 1.250 square kilometers), is almost entirely pedestrian
Inhabited by the Greeks, the island was transformed by the Romans into a colony used for the confinement of undesirable members of imperial families.
King Ferdinand IV of Bourbon had an imposing fortress built on the adjacent islet of Santo Stefano (just over half a mile from Ventotene) to serve as a prison, which remained active until the 1960s and whose remains can still be visited.

The islands of Ventotene and Santo Stefano are part of the Marine Protected Area of the same name, which includes a total reserve zone where the capture of any living creature is prohibited and where navigation is permitted only for scientific research and study purposes.
The crystal-clear water and diverse marine life will delight scuba diving enthusiasts, who can explore the seabed accompanied by one of the expert guides. It’s not uncommon to spot dolphins and sperm whales in the distance from the beach.

Starting from Cala Rossano, you can reach other picturesque coves such as Cala Nave, a beach whose dark sand reveals the island’s volcanic origins. In the summer, at Cala Nave, you can rent beach umbrellas, lounge chairs, and canoes, and dine at the adjacent restaurant.
It is also certainly a good idea to get away from the port and follow one of the many nature trails, on the trail of the ancient Romans or chasing picturesque views along one of the many headlands such as Parata Grande.

For those with a sweet tooth, the must-have date is undoubtedly lentil soup.

The port of Ventotene-Cala Rossano is the ideal port of call for lovers of unspoiled nature and tranquility.