The harbour is located at the beginning of the homonymous peninsula and is within the bay to the east of the cited peninsula. The harbour perimeter is 2,500 meters long and encloses a single basin. In the NE it is protected by a two-armed wharf  (Marullo wharf and Foraneo wharf) and in the South by an inner wharf.

Distances and routes: Vulcano 16 M. - 300° from Capo Panarea 340° from Capo Stromboli 35 M. 0° Filicudi 39 M. - 300° after 12 M. there is P.ta Bandiera Alicudi 49 M. - 242° Messina (Capo Peloro) 20 M.

Beacons and lights: 3268 (E2042) flashes white every 6 seconds, 16 mile range on the Northern end of Capo Milazzo; 3272 (E2044) flashes green every 5 seconds, 8 mile range on the head of the outer breakwater; 3273 (E2044.2) flashes red every 5 seconds, 8 mile range on the head of the inner wharf.