Calabernardo is a small bay 1. 75 miles S of Marina di Avola, and its small harbour acts as the port for the town of Noto. Fiume di Noto flows into the sea close N of Calabernardo. The town of Noto, which has a population of about 22 000, stands at an elevation of 160 m 3. 5 miles WNW of the harbour. Lido di Noto is the name of the locality to the SW of Calabernardo in which there are numerous tourist establishments with large buildings near the beach. Local knowledge is advisable for safe navigation, anchoring and landing. Anchorage can be obtained, with offshore winds, off Lido di Noto.