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Port of Ampuero

ESAMP🇪🇸Spain

Port Location

About Port of Ampuero

Ampuero is an anchorage located in Cantabria, Spain. Its strategic position within the Asón-Agüera County suggests a role in supporting regional industry and services.

Background
Ampuero is a municipality located in the autonomous community of Cantabria, Spain. It is surrounded by the municipalities of Limpias, Liendo, Voto, Guriezo and Rasines. Its strategic location in the centre of the Asón-Agüera County has made it the County head town, which contributes to important services and an industrial area in its surroundings. This town has various outdoor activities such as trout and salmon fishing, that provides an exquisite gastronomy. The Virgen Niña festivities, declared of regional touristic interest, have the popular encierros. Ampuero has a 32.3 squared km area, and it is located 55 km away from Santander. According to the 2007 census, the city has a population of 3.682 inhabitants.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Latitude
43.3500°
Longitude
-3.4167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ESAMP
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3211904 →
Wikidata
Q1391463 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.ayuntamientodeampuero.es →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Ampuero?+
The approach to Ampuero is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Galea Lighthouse at 16.7 NM to the E with a nominal range of 19 NM. Other aids include Fuerte de la Galea (16.9 NM E), Getxo Contradique de Algorta (17 NM E), Espigón de Portugalete (17.1 NM E), Górliz (21.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Ampuero?+
The Port of Ampuero is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Ampuero?+
You can track vessels near Ampuero (ESAMP) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for ESAMP on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Ampuero?+
The Port of Ampuero operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.