Port of Malaga (ESAGP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Malaga (UN/LOCODE ESAGP) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 36.7167° N, 4.4167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 17.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Spain
UN/LOCODE
ESAGP
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
36.7167° N, 4.4167° 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
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
17.1 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Spain SE Coast

Services & Restrictions

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

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Port of Malaga (ESAGP)
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Distance
43 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Malaga

Where is Port of Malaga located?

Port of Malaga is a seaport located in Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 36.7167° N, 4.4167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Malaga?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Malaga is ESAGP — country code ES, location code AGP.

How deep is Port of Malaga?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Malaga has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 17.1 m.

Does Port of Malaga require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Malaga.

What type of harbor is Port of Malaga?

Port of Malaga is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Malaga have?

Port of Malaga is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Malaga are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38370), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →