Port of Cangas

As a small-sized facility, Cangas serves fishing vessels, coastal traders, small tankers, and recreational craft. It provides essential maritime connectivity for the local area. Vessel operators should contact the port authority for specific berth availability and cargo handling capabilities.

The approach to Cangas is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cangas Inner Mole Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the N. Other aids include Punta Borneira (1.1 NM SSW), Con de Pego (1.6 NM E), Bajo Tofiño (1.8 NM S), Museo do Mar (2 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Cangas is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in ES. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Cangas (ESCAG) 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 ESCAG on the live map.

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

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.

The Port of Cangas operates in the UTC+2 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.