Il Porticciolo
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Il Porticciolo

Novaglie’s small tourist harbour, cut into the rocky coast and connected to Via Amerigo Vespucci by the Park’s Sentiero del Porto.

Il Porticciolo: what to know before you go

It is first and foremost an active harbour: the Park describes a rock-cut approach, and harbour rules document a navigation corridor where swimming is prohibited.

Rock-cut harbour

The Park describes the harbour as cut into a former limestone quarry at sea level.

Function

Follow the safety guidance for this point.

Sentiero del Porto C02

It starts on Via Amerigo Vespucci, crosses the harbour and climbs back by natural-stone steps.

Data

Follow the safety guidance for this point.

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Trekking and Joelette

The Park also lists Joelette use for the trail.

Accessibility

This does not mean independent wheelchair access or an obstacle-free shoreline.

Harbour coordinates

We use 39.8605, 18.3920 as the harbour reference point.

Map

The official route starts and ends on Via Amerigo Vespucci.

Do not swim in the boat corridor

Harbour rules establish an entrance/exit corridor for boats where swimming and anchoring are prohibited.

Rule

Check buoys, signs and boat traffic before entering the water.

Families

The harbour is worth seeing and the trail is short, but children need constant supervision in an active port.

For swimming

Choose only areas clearly intended for bathing and stay outside nautical corridors.

Snorkelling

Do not snorkel in boat manoeuvring areas.

Alternative

Use bathing access outside the harbour and stay away from the entrance.

Parking

The Sentiero del Porto passes a panoramic parking area above the harbour.

Good to know

Follow the safety guidance for this point.

What to bring

Scarpe comode, acqua, cappello e protezione solare.

In the harbour

Watch out for mooring lines, quays, ladders and boat movements.

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Continue along the coast

Marina di Novaglie lies between the Ciolo and the Corsano coast.

Frequently asked questions about Il Porticciolo

Location, access, safety and practical information.

Where is the harbour?
At Marina di Novaglie, Alessano, accessed from Via Amerigo Vespucci.
Is it really cut into rock?
The Park describes it as an approach made in a former limestone quarry.
How long is Sentiero del Porto?
477 metres.
Walking time?
About 12 minutes.
Joelette access?
The Park lists Joelette as a trail mode; this does not mean universal independent wheelchair access.
Can I swim in the harbour?
Not in the boat entrance/exit corridor; always check current signs and rules.
Can I cliff-jump?
Not recommended.
Good for children?
For a visit yes with supervision; for swimming use only clearly permitted areas away from boat movements.
Coordinates?
39.8605, 18.3920.