Barco Vercillo is located about 6 miles WNW of Capo Rizzuto. Close offshore is a good anchorage for small vessels. Local knowledge is required for the anchorage. Anchorage, sheltered from winds from the N semi-circle, can be obtained off Barco Vercillo, in the bay to the E of Le Castella about 0. 7 mile from the N shore in a depth of about 10 m, sand. Local small craft anchor in the inlet close E of Le Castella.