Port of Palamos (ESPAL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Palamos (UN/LOCODE ESPAL) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 41.8333° N, 3.1167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 17.1 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
- 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 Palamos
Where is Port of Palamos located?
Port of Palamos is a seaport located in Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 41.8333° N, 3.1167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Palamos?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Palamos is ESPAL — country code ES, location code PAL.
How deep is Port of Palamos?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Palamos has a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 17.1 m.
Does Port of Palamos require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Palamos.
What type of harbor is Port of Palamos?
Port of Palamos is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Palamos have?
Port of Palamos is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Palamos are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38580), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →