Port of Las Palmas (ESLPA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Las Palmas (UN/LOCODE ESLPA) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Spain, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 28.1500° N, 15.4167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 21.6 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Spain
UN/LOCODE
ESLPA
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
28.1500° N, 15.4167° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
11 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
21.6 m
Tidal Range
2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Large
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Islas Canarias

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Las Palmas (ESLPA)
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Distance
47 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Las Palmas

Where is Port of Las Palmas located?

Port of Las Palmas is a seaport located in Spain, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 28.1500° N, 15.4167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Las Palmas?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Las Palmas is ESLPA — country code ES, location code LPA.

How deep is Port of Las Palmas?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Las Palmas has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 21.6 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Las Palmas?

Port of Las Palmas reports a maximum beam of 50 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Las Palmas require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Las Palmas.

What type of harbor is Port of Las Palmas?

Port of Las Palmas is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Las Palmas have?

Port of Las Palmas is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Las Palmas are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38170), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →