Port of Alicante (ESALC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Alicante (UN/LOCODE ESALC) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 38.3333° N, 0.4833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Spain SE Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Alicante
Where is Port of Alicante located?
Port of Alicante is a seaport located in Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 38.3333° N, 0.4833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Alicante?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Alicante is ESALC — country code ES, location code ALC.
How deep is Port of Alicante?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Alicante has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Alicante require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Alicante.
What type of harbor is Port of Alicante?
Port of Alicante is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Alicante have?
Port of Alicante is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Alicante are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38440), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →