Crotone - Docking

This harbour is subject to swell in strong SW winds and in southerly gales the transit berths are untenable.

Upon entering the harbour you will be able to identify several signs saying “Transit” yachts.  Choose the best for your boat and the prevailing conditions (and to avoid damage to your boat).

Normally someone will meet you on the quay. Lazy lines are tailed to the quay but may be a bit jumbled up and crossed.

There is a small shower and toilet block, but check you are entitled to use it when negotiating the mooring fee. Water and electricity are available but be ready with adaptors and socket doublers in case you have to share with a neighbouring yacht.

There are two "L" shaped floating jetties on the inside of the main breakwater, to starboard as you enter the port. (photo courtesy of Peter Ter Haar). The floating pontoon is alongside a low concrete dock making getting aboard easy. Each berth has mooring lines, electricity (16 amp) and water (potable). Marineros said to be helpful and friendly.

It's a pleasant walk into town from here around the harbour (1.5km) and the beach road (to the south of the photo) is lined with restaurants, cafes and bars.

Fuel is available from a small operation on the end of the E mole. If unattended the owner can be telephoned with the help of the marina staff.

Boats do anchor in the New Port (Porto Novo) at the west side of the pier where the police boats are.

A good selection of supermarkets a short walk away, with street sellers for fresh fruit and veg. A couple of decent chandlers and general boat shops.

A useful anchoring map for the Le Castella marine park, stretching around the coast to Crotone, can be found here. [Broken Link]

Ciro Marina

A safe marina during strong southerly storms, 17nm north of Crotone. The northern harbour basin is for fishing boats, the southern inner basin is run by the Lega Navale and there is a floating pontoon for transient yachts. Electricity only available in the summer months.

Last updated June 2017.