Between the rocky spur and Capo Paci, 0.5 mile WSW, a bight opens and Marina Grande di Scilla is situated at its head. Anchorage can be taken off this small town, in a depth of 9m, sand, good holding ground, about 300m from the shore. This locality is exposed to the strong currents of Stretto di Messina and is dangerous during strong onshore winds. Anchorage can also be taken, in depths of 27 to 29m, about 0.2 mile from the shore and E of the castle at Scilla.

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