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.

Country
Spain
UN/LOCODE
ESPAL
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
41.8333° N, 3.1167° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Channel Depth
18.6 m
Anchorage Depth
17.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
17.1 m

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

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

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Distance
4 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →