Marina di Avola stands on the coast about 2 miles SW of Capo Negro. It consists of a few small buildings and a large flat-roofed concrete structure near the beach. Marina di Avola is connected to the main town of Avola by a road, visible from seaward, which terminates close to two prominent red and white columns. The town of Avola, which has a population of about 31 300, is clearly visible from seaward and stands on a wooded hill, at an elevation of 40 m close inland NW of Marina di Avola. Local knowledge is advisable for safe navigation, anchoring and landing. Anchorage can be obtained, with offshore winds, about 850 m off Marina di Avola, in depths of 8 m to 10 m.