Port of Marettimo

General Data

Category:

Ports

Latitude:

37° 58′ 6″ N

Longitude:

12° 4′ 27″ E

Town:

Marettimo

ZIP CODE:

91023

Province:

TP

Country:

Italia

Website:

http://www.trapaniwelcome.it

Address:

Via Scalo Nuovo snc

Useful numbers:

Big Game: +39 0923 923231, +39 368 7749613

Features

Minimum Draught:

1m

Maximum Fishing:

4.5m

Backdrops:

Rocky – Sandy

Redoubt:

From quadrant III and IV

Boat Places:

100

Port Access Hours:

Daytime hours

Max Length. Boats:

30m

Anchorages Vicine:

Finocchio Marino, Maione Cove with winds from Ponente and Maestrale, and Cala Marino Cove with winds from Libeccio.

Prohibitions:

NEW STOP: Mooring is prohibited near the hydrofoil slipway and during daylight hours at the ship’s berth.
Forbidden to enter and leave ports during night hours as light signals are missing.

Hazards:

NEW STAIRWAY: Access is not recommended when strong winds blow from Quadrant I and II.
Due to shallow water on the left side, when entering the ports, it is recommended to stay in the center of the basin and at a safe distance.
OLD SCALO VECCHIO: To starboard of the entrance are shoals and outcropping rocks.
When entering and leaving ports, keep in the center and more than 15 meters away from the red light.
Always maintain a slow speed and be cautious when maneuvering.

Traverses:

I quadrant

Quayside Services

Other Services

Dock lighting, ice supply at the fish market.

Description

Marettimo is the most mountainous and forested island in the Egadi archipelago, as well as the one geographically farthest away; in fact, it lies about 20 nautical miles from Trapani. It is a wild and rugged island, characterized by marvelous flora and fauna: an extremely precious natural heritage that has managed to survive thanks to the minimal human impact on the environment.

Marettimo is the perfect island for hiking enthusiasts, with its numerous trails and 400 caves waiting to be explored. The sea caves are what, more than anything else, make Marettimo a unique and incredible island. The most famous are the Grotta del Tuono and the Grotta del Presepe, best known for their stalactites and stalagmites, but the list is wonderfully long.

For those with a boat, it is then possible to reach the many pebble bays and myriad beaches, which are difficult to reach from the mainland but easily accessible from the sea.

Diving enthusiasts won’t be disappointed. The seabed is just waiting to be explored and hides great wonders: one example is the merchant shipwreck off the coast, between the town and Punta Bassana. Sunk around the 1960s, the large cargo ship lies partially buried in sand at a depth of 20 meters. Caves, coves, and shoals also offer the chance to dive into their crystal-clear waters to discover the rich marine flora and fauna.

Climbing Mount Falcone, the highest point on the island (almost 700 meters above sea level), you will be able to enjoy a unique and unforgettable view.

The only populated area on the island is the village of Marettimo. There is no shortage of bars, restaurants, and supermarkets, but they are few and far between. There are no hotels on the island, but many private homeowners offer their homes to provide temporary lodging for tourists.

The port of Marettimo stretches around the town. To the south is Scalo Nuovo; Scalo Vecchio, on the other hand, is located to the north of the town.

Scalo Nuovo, the larger of the two, consists of a 230-meter-long wharf running in a south-east direction and a large, adjacent open area, which is also equipped with a wharf. Inside the port, there is a floating dock used for mooring recreational boats.

This floating dock is open during the summer season—from May through September—and is managed by the Big Game Yacht Club, which was founded by members who are passionate about sport fishing. The Scalo Nuovo Pier, on the other hand, is managed by the Maritime Authority.

Scalo Vecchio is located, as already mentioned, at the northern end of the town. It lies within a cove that is partly rocky and partly sandy. The harbor is protected on the east by a 100-meter-long pier, which has a quay on the inner side and runs along a NNW axis.

The water depth inside the cove is generally shallow, averaging about 3 meters. Scalo Vecchio is well protected from winds coming from the third and fourth quadrants and offers excellent shelter for small boats. It offers 20 berths: 10 of these are reserved for vessels in transit. Only vessels up to 15 meters in length may enter Scalo Vecchio. The prevailing winds inside the cove are the Levante and the Grecale.

The services offered are very limited. Pilotage, mooring, assistance, and rescue are provided; however, no other services are available, with the exception of boat hauling.

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