Port of Benidorm

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About Port of Benidorm

Also known as: Hafen von Benidorm

Established in 1325, this Spanish port is situated on the Mediterranean Sea. It serves as a harbor for local maritime activities.

Background
Benidorm is a city and municipality in the province of Alicante, Valencian Community, on the Mediterranean coast of Spain.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1325

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ESBEM
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
West Mediterranean
Sub-area
Balearic Sea
Body of Water
Mediterranean Sea
Latitude
38.5349°
Longitude
-0.1333°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
8063446 →
Wikidata
Q487981 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
benidorm.org →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Benidorm?

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The approach to Benidorm is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Alicante Muelle 11 Lighthouse at 20.5 NM to the SW. Other aids include Alicante Outer Breakwater (20.9 NM SW), Alicante Dársena Pesquera (21.4 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Benidorm?

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The Port of Benidorm 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 Benidorm?

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You can track vessels near Benidorm (ESBEM) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Benidorm?

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The Port of Benidorm is a port in ES. Its UN/LOCODE is ESBEM — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE ESBEM mean?

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The first two characters, ES, are the ISO country code for ES. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Benidorm?

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The Port of Benidorm 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.