San Leone owes its name to Pope Leo II, who was of Sicilian origin. Located just 4 km from the splendid Valley of the Temples and the historical and artistic treasures of the Town of Agrigento, the port was a bustling hub until the Arab period, after which it fell into disuse during the Middle Ages. Unfortunately, very little remains from the Greek period, partly due to the area’s rapid urbanization over the past century.

The beach features a small marina built in the 1980s to protect the adjacent boardwalk. It offers mooring for small and medium-sized boats (no longer than 25 m).

The marina consists of a three-arm breakwater and an inboard pier, both facing south. The first arm of the breakwater forms the western quay: four floating docks branch off from it, capable of accommodating up to 250 berths, 20 of which are reserved for vessels in transit.

Due to recent heavy storm surges, the western pier has experienced significant silting, which is marked by posts anchored to the seabed and topped with red lights. These posts delineate the area of water with a shallow seabed. It is recommended to enter the harbor by sailing farther from the green light and closer to the red light.

One pier is managed by the San Leone Yachting Club; the other three, which were installed more recently, are managed by private operators and offer boaters the opportunity to moor. The San Leone Yachting Club has a fueling station for the exclusive use of its members. The station is open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Six floating docks extend from the eastern pier. These are managed by private clubs but have open spots available for boats in transit; the docks are equipped with water, lighting, and security services. Recently, the Mare Nostrum Association has introduced several exclusive services for boaters passing through, including shower stalls with hot water, laundry service, a hair salon, guided tours of the Valley of the Temples, free Wi-Fi, a galley service, the organization of tastings of local specialties right on board, car rental services, and weather reports.

The North Quay is managed by the Naval League but only members can moor there.

Since in the right side of the inlet the seabed is only 2 meters deep, it is recommended to stay on the right center for entry maneuvers and on the left center on exit.

Near the port of San Leone, boaters can take trips along the coast or stroll along kilometers of public beaches. There’s no shortage of entertainment for young people, with nightclubs and beachside kiosks.

There are many services provided to the yachtsman, both within the ports themselves and nearby.