Marzamemi is situated, 3 miles SSE of Isola Vendicari, on the shore of a rocky projection fringed by extensive shoals, especially to the N and E. Porto di Marzamemi (Fosso dell’ Isola Grande) is the harbour for the nearby town of Pachino. The shallow bay of Marzamemi is situated S of the village and extending to Punta Robacasale 0. 6 mile further S. The bay has many shoals and there are two islets in the bay, Isola Piccola in the N and Isola Grande in the S. Anchorage may be obtained between Marzamemi and Isola Piccola by small vessels during offshore winds.