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Port of Taormina

ITTAO🇮🇹Italy

Port Location

About Port of Taormina

This Italian seaport on Sicily's east coast handles container, offshore, passenger, Ro Ro, and tanker vessels. It is accessible via highways from Messina and Catania.

Background
Taormina is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina, on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy. Taormina has been a tourist destination since the 19th century. Its beaches on the Ionian Sea, including that of Isola Bella, are accessible via an aerial tramway built in 1992, and via highways from Messina in the north and Catania in the south.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q199952 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.comune.taormina.me.it →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ITTAO
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Time Zone
UTC+1

Region

Latitude
37.8500°
Longitude
15.2833°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Taormina?+
The approach to Taormina is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Riposto (Punta Chiancona) Lighthouse at 8.1 NM to the SSW with a nominal range of 17 NM. Other aids include Capo Molini (17.2 NM SSW), Siderno Marina (19.8 NM ENE), Catania Molo di Levante (23.5 NM SSW), Reggio Calabria Molo de Ponente (24.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Taormina?+
The Port of Taormina 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 Taormina?+
You can track vessels near Taormina (ITTAO) 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 ITTAO on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Taormina?+
The Port of Taormina 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 Taormina?+
TAORMINA (UN/Locode: ITTAO), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 37.85000° N, 15.28000° E.
Where is the Port of Taormina located?+
Coordinates: 37.85000° N, 15.28000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:GIARDINI NAXOS — UN/Locode: ITGIA — 37.82557° N, 15.27373° EPORTO DELL'ETNA DI R — UN/Locode: ITRPT — 37.73149° N, 15.20839° EMILAZZO — UN/Locode: ITMLZ — 38.21801° N, 15.25929° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Taormina?+
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 Taormina?+
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 Taormina?+
Vessel types historically calling: Container, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro and Tanker.