Port of Motril (ESMOT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Motril (UN/LOCODE ESMOT) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 36.7500° N, 3.5167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 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
- Very Small
- 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 Motril
Where is Port of Motril located?
Port of Motril is a seaport located in Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 36.7500° N, 3.5167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Motril?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Motril is ESMOT — country code ES, location code MOT.
How deep is Port of Motril?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Motril has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Motril require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Motril.
What type of harbor is Port of Motril?
Port of Motril is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Motril have?
Port of Motril is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Motril are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38375), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →