Port of Tarragona (ESTAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tarragona (UN/LOCODE ESTAR) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Spain, on the Balearic Sea. It sits at 41.1000° N, 1.2333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 20.1 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Balearic Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Spain SE Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tarragona
Where is Port of Tarragona located?
Port of Tarragona is a seaport located in Spain, on the Balearic Sea. Its coordinates are 41.1000° N, 1.2333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tarragona?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tarragona is ESTAR — country code ES, location code TAR.
How deep is Port of Tarragona?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tarragona has a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 20.1 m.
Does Port of Tarragona require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tarragona.
What type of harbor is Port of Tarragona?
Port of Tarragona is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tarragona have?
Port of Tarragona is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tarragona are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38540), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →