The chart is oriented to the west and has Georgio Sideri's inscription ('Georgius Sideri dictus Calapoda Cretensis composuit nel anno 1560') and the Bragadin coat-of-arms at the neck. The principal ports are named in red, others in brown. The lines joining the compass-roses are alternately brown and red; black lines through the roses form a rectangular grid. Latitudes are marked on the left-hand side. Mountains are depicted, and some cities are represented by castles. European monarchies are indicated by heraldic shields (not always accurate); Spain also has a portrait; Arabs and Turks have tents with pennants. Other shields and flags are placed apparently at random.

The number 24992 (or 24972) is written on the verso.