Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Port of Portopalo

ITPPL🇮🇹Italy

Port Location

About Port of Portopalo

This Italian port is situated at the southernmost tip of Sicily. It handles bulk carriers, container ships, general cargo, and tankers, and also offers bunkering services.

Background
Portopalo di Capo Passero is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily (Italy). The southernmost commune of the island of Sicily, it is about 220 kilometres (140 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Syracuse. As of February 2017, it had a population of 3,916 and an area of 14.9 square kilometres (5.8 mi2). The nearest city is Pachino with a population of nearly 10,000. Portopalo belonged to the municipality of Pachino until 1975 when it became an autonomous municipality itself. Portopalo is widely considered to have some of the best fishing that the Mediterranean area has to offer because of its location, connection of the Ionian and Mediterranean Seas and its subtropical climate, which provides average temperatures between 12° and 27 °C.

Current Conditions

Loading current conditions…

Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11951960 →
Wikidata
Q490403 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.comune.portopalo.sr.it →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ITPPL
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
IT-SR
Area
East Mediterranean
Sub-area
Ionian Sea
Latitude
36.6706°
Longitude
15.1246°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track ships at the Port of Portopalo in real time

Live AIS positions, arrivals, and departures at ITPPL — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsArrival alertsVoyage history
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Portopalo?+
The approach to Portopalo is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cozzo Spadaro Lighthouse at 1 NM to the NNE with a nominal range of 24 NM. Other aids include Capo Passero (1.7 NM NE), Scogli Porri (9.3 NM W), Pozzallo (13.9 NM WNW), Pozzallo Porto Commerciale (14.3 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Portopalo?+
The Port of Portopalo is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Portopalo?+
You can track vessels near Portopalo (ITPPL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for ITPPL on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Portopalo?+
The Port of Portopalo operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Portopalo?+
PORTOPALO (UN/Locode: ITPPL), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 36.67062° N, 15.12464° E.
Where is the Port of Portopalo located?+
Coordinates: 36.67062° N, 15.12464° E. Nearby terminals/ports:POZZALLO — UN/Locode: ITPZL — 36.71498° N, 14.83283° ESIRACUSA — UN/Locode: ITSIR — 37.06164° N, 15.28471° ESANTA PANAGIA — UN/Locode: ITSPA — 37.11359° N, 15.26600° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Portopalo?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Portopalo?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Portopalo?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, General Cargo, Ro Ro and Tanker.