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Porto di Agropoli lies at the southern end of the Gulf of Salerno, directly below Agropoli's old town, where the Cilento coast begins. Here you can read how to reach the harbour from the airport and by train, where to park and shop, what wind to expect, which sailing destinations along the Cilento and Amalfi coasts are nearby, and how skippers berth in the harbour.
The essentials at a glance
- The nearest airport is Salerno Costa d'Amalfi, around 30 kilometres away as the crow flies; Naples has more flight connections. From either you continue to Agropoli by train.
- Yachts lie at five privately operated floating pontoons in front of the outer mole.
- There are car parks along the quaysides and toilet facilities at the harbour.
- For a big shop there are several larger supermarkets in the town; one of them offers a delivery service.
- Immediately to the south begins the Santa Maria di Castellabate marine reserve; the Amalfi coast lies around 24 nautical miles away on the other side of the gulf.
Porto di Agropoli: location and harbour at a glance
The harbour lies in the bay immediately south of Punta Fortino, below the old town of Agropoli with its castle. An outer breakwater 572 metres long shelters the basin; along the quay below the town lie the small boats of the locals.
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More InformationAgropoli lies in the Cilento, Vallo di Diano e Alburni national park. For crews this means: the old town, the new town with shops and restaurants, and the railway station are within walking distance, and the quieter Cilento coast begins just beyond the next headland.
Arriving for your trip start at Porto di Agropoli
The following sections accompany you from the airport to the pontoon.
From Salerno or Naples Airport to Agropoli
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport is at Pontecagnano Faiano, around 30 kilometres north of Agropoli as the crow flies. From the airport a bus takes you in 30 to 40 minutes to Salerno railway station, where you change to a regional train heading south. Trenitalia offers the bus and train together under the name Salerno Airlink, including a combined ticket.
Naples Airport lies a good 80 kilometres away as the crow flies and has considerably more flight connections. Regional trains also run from Naples towards Salerno and Agropoli. You can find timetables and connecting services at Trenitalia.
By car, train or ferry
Agropoli-Castellabate station is on the Salerno–Reggio Calabria line; regional trains from Salerno and Naples stop here. From the station to the harbour it's about 15 to 25 minutes' walk through the new town, depending on your berth. With luggage, a taxi is more comfortable.
By car you come via the A2 motorway as far as Battipaglia and then on the expressway heading south to Agropoli. In summer, fast ferries connect Agropoli with the Amalfi coast and with Capri. Timetables change every season, so it's worth checking the ferry operators' websites shortly beforehand.
Where in the harbour is my boat?
If you're arriving as crew: which pontoon it is will be stated in your trip documents. The harbour is not a single marina operation. The municipality administers the harbour area; the five floating pontoons in front of the outer mole are run by private pontoon operators. Yachts lie at these pontoons and along the outer mole; only small boats lie at the shore quay below the town.
There are several hundred metres between the start of the outer mole and the rearmost pontoons.
Parking
Car parks run along the quaysides. It's best to unload your luggage at the pontoon first and look for a space for the car afterwards.
Showers and sanitary facilities
There are toilet facilities at the harbour.
Shopping for the trip
For shopping, you don't need to leave Agropoli. There are small supermarkets and food shops in the new town.
For the weekly shop before your trip, a car or taxi is worthwhile, as every walk becomes long with full crates. Larger shops include a Lidl on Via del Mare, two Conad supermarkets on Via Taverne and Via Cannetiello, and a Decò supermarket on Via Lungo Testene. The Decò supermarket is open Monday to Saturday from 7:30 to 20:30, Sundays with a lunch break, and offers a delivery service.
Doctor, pharmacy and emergency services
There are pharmacies in the new town. Pharmacies usually display a rota of duty pharmacies (farmacia di turno) that are open at night and at weekends.
- If you arrive early you can pass the waiting time in the bar and restaurants of the shopping arcade. The marina also has a hotel if you arrive the evening before.
- 1530: Coast Guard emergency number for emergencies at sea, free
- At sea: VHF channel 16, monitored by the Guardia Costiera
What facilities does Porto di Agropoli offer?
Porto di Agropoli has around 1,000 berths and water depths of up to just over 4 metres; the pontoons have water and electricity. The key details at a glance (as of October 2026):
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Harbour position (rounded) | 40° 21,3′ N, 014° 59,0′ E |
| Port authority | Municipality of Agropoli |
| Berths | around 1,000 |
| Floating pontoons | 5, privately operated, about 300 places in total |
| Outer breakwater | 572 m long |
| Width of entrance | 145 m |
| Water depth in harbour | from a few decimetres at the shore to a good 4 m |
| Maximum speed | 3 knots |
| Fuel station | Diesel and petrol at the quay |
| Port authority | Guardia Costiera, Ufficio Circondariale Marittimo, Via Porto; VHF channel 16 |
For work on boats there are fixed and mobile cranes and a slipway, as well as workshops for engines, electrics and electronics and winter storage ashore. Bars, restaurants and chandleries are located directly at the harbour.
Which winds are important in Porto di Agropoli?
The harbour becomes unsettled especially in strong Tramontana winds from the north. Then check your mooring lines and fenders, even at night.
Westerly winds such as Ponente and Libeccio build up seas over the open Tyrrhenian. On passages to the Amalfi Coast and back, the waves then come roughly from the side and can become uncomfortable.
If you're joining a trip as crew for the first time: whether a day is calm or rough depends on the weather conditions, not just the month. In strong westerly winds, the passage across the gulf is more likely to be postponed, and the day becomes a harbour day on the Cilento coast. So don't plan your return journey too tight. More about the Mistral, Scirocco, Libeccio and the other winds throughout the Mediterranean can be found in our article on Good months for a trip through the region are April, May, September and October. The weather is mild, it's less crowded ashore and the midsummer heat is absent. You can read how the winds in Greece work in our article about.
Which destinations lie near Agropoli?
From Agropoli you can sail south along the Cilento coast or north across the gulf to the Amalfi Coast and Capri. The distances are rounded over-water passages on the usual course; for exact planning use the chart.
South to the Cilento coast
The harbour of San Marco di Castellabate lies around 6 nautical miles to the south, just beyond Punta Tresino. From Punta Tresino onwards lies the Santa Maria di Castellabate Marine Protected Area, managed by the Cilento National Park. The strictest zone lies off the coast between Punta Tresino and Vallone Maroccia, where recreational craft are not permitted to enter. In the other zones, speed limits and specific rules for anchoring and mooring to buoys apply close to shore. So keep sufficient distance from the coast on your way south.
Further south, round Punta Licosa, you reach Acciaroli at around 16 nautical miles. Palinuro at the cape of the same name lies around 30 nautical miles away and makes a long day's passage. For a peaceful night at anchor, the bays of Licina and Trentova near Agropoli are good options.
North to the Amalfi Coast
Salerno lies around 22 nautical miles to the north across the gulf, Amalfi around 24 and Positano around 28 nautical miles. Capri with Marina Grande harbour lies around 36 nautical miles away; you reach it through the strait between Capri and Punta Campanella. So for the Amalfi Coast you need a full day's passage.
Further south in Italy, on the north coast of Sicily off the Aeolian Islands, we introduce Capo d'Orlando Marina More about trips along the Italian coasts can be found under Sailing in Italy.
What is there to see ashore in Agropoli?
Agropoli has a small mediaeval old town with a castle on the rock above the harbour, a long seafront promenade and, at Paestum, a large excavation site with three Greek temples nearby. That's easily enough for a harbour day.
The distances are as the crow flies from the harbour; the walking times are approximate.
Old town and Porta di Terra
The old town sits above the harbour, half a kilometre to a kilometre away as the crow flies, depending on your berth. Broad staircases, the "scaloni", lead up from the new town to the Porta di Terra city gate. From there you walk through narrow lanes to the church of Santa Maria di Costantinopoli, which stands on a terrace above the sea. Allow about 15 minutes for the climb.
Castle of Agropoli
The castle stands at the highest point of the rock. It has a triangular plan with three round towers and protected the town on the landward side. From the top you have a sweeping view over the coast and down to the harbour.
La Fornace Museum
In a former brickworks on Viale Lombardia, the La Fornace Museum shows the industrial history of the town.
Trentova-Tresino Nature Reserve
South of the town begins the Trentova-Tresino nature reserve, which the municipality has purchased and which belongs to the Cilento National Park. Paths through the macchia take you along the coast towards Punta Tresino with views over the Bay of Trentova along the way.
Temples of Paestum
The archaeological site of Paestum lies a good 7 kilometres away as the crow flies to the north; by regional train it is a short journey. You can see three Greek temples from the 6th and 5th centuries BC, the city wall and remains of residential quarters. The site is open daily from 8:30 to 19:30, with the ticket office closing at 18:30. The ticket is valid for three days and includes the museum and the archaeological site of Velia (as at October 2026). Current times and prices can be found on the Italian Ministry of Culture website.
For skippers: Berthing and sea weather at Porto di Agropoli
At Porto di Agropoli you register in advance with one of the pontoon operators or with the municipality and moor at the berth assigned to you. You can reach the harbour authority on VHF channel 16.
Visiting berths and berthing
Free berths for visitors are scarce. For short stays there are only a few transit berths; in addition, the pontoon operators allocate free berths on request. The municipality itself allocates berths at the quayside and on parts of the pontoons. In high season it's best to register a few days in advance with the municipality (switchboard +39 0974 827411) or with the pontoon operators.
Pay attention to draught: the area near the quay wall is so shallow that only small boats with raised outboards can lie there. Yachts stay at the pontoons and at the outer mole, where the water is up to just over 4 metres deep.
Harbour rules
- Throughout the harbour the maximum speed is 3 knots.
- In the entrance, keep to starboard; departing boats have priority.
- Swimming and sailing are prohibited within the harbour basin.
- In the approach area and within a 200-metre radius of the green light at the head of the outer mole, you may neither anchor nor stop.
Night approach
At night three lights help: a light on Punta Fortino north-west of the town, a green flashing light at the head of the outer breakwater and a red fixed light at the head of the inner breakwater. Keep at least 25 metres clear of the green light. If you are approaching from the north at night, the two entrance lights appear reversed because the outer breakwater has been extended. Do not let this confuse you and enter with enough clearance from the breakwater head.
For yachts wishing to wait off the harbour, the harbour authority has designated an anchorage area north of the entrance.
Which marine forecast applies off Agropoli?
The official marine forecast for Italian waters is issued by the Italian Air Force weather service. You can read it on its website, selecting the sea area that includes the Gulf of Salerno.
The weather service also issues gale warnings (avvisi di burrasca). The Coast Guard broadcasts the forecast and warnings to shipping by radio. For morning planning you'll find it easiest to use the Air Force weather service page for marine weather and warnings. At sea keep VHF channel 16 on standby.
Before a longer passage across the gulf to Amalfi or Capri it's worth checking the warnings, as around 20 nautical miles of open water lie between Agropoli and the Amalfi Coast.
Sailing trips from Agropoli on Törnfinder
In October 2026 there are 34 trip dates on Törnfinder over the next twelve months with departure or destination at Porto di Agropoli. Most start in June, August and July; typically eight days on board. The trips come from two providers and are sailed on monohulls. All dates can be found in the trip overview, offers along the Italian coasts and islands under Sailing in Italy and trips in the whole sailing area under Sailing in the Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from the airport to Porto di Agropoli?
From Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport you take the bus to Salerno station and from there a regional train to Agropoli-Castellabate. From the station it's a 15 to 25 minute walk to the harbour or you can take a taxi. Naples has more flight connections and is about 80 kilometres away as the crow flies.
Where do I park when starting my trip at Porto di Agropoli?
In the car parks along the quays.
Are there showers at Porto di Agropoli?
Yes, there are sanitary facilities at the harbour.
Are there visitor berths at Porto di Agropoli?
Yes, but only a few. For short stays there are some transit berths, and pontoon operators allocate free berths on request. In high season it's best to contact the municipality or the pontoon operators a few days in advance.
How deep is the harbour of Agropoli?
At the floating pontoons and at the outer breakwater up to a good 4 metres. At the shore below the quay wall the water is only a few decimetres deep; only small boats lie there.
Is the harbour of Agropoli safe in all winds?
Not for everyone. In a strong Tramontana from the north the harbour becomes choppy, so you should check your lines and fenders regularly.
How far is it from Agropoli to Amalfi?
About 24 nautical miles over water straight across the Gulf of Salerno, so a full day's passage. Positano lies about 28 nautical miles away, Capri about 36 nautical miles.
