Port of Cabo de Palos

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About Port of Cabo de Palos

Located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain's Murcia region, Cabo de Palos is a small port. It serves as a harbor for local fishing vessels and recreational craft.

Background
Cape Palos is a cape in the Spanish municipality of Cartagena, in the region of Murcia. It is part of a small range of volcanic mounts that form a small peninsula. The Mediterranean islands of Grosa and the group known as the Hormigas Islands are part of this range, as well as the islands in the Mar Menor. The name Palos is derived from the Latin word palus, meaning lagoon, a reference to the Mar Menor.

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Classification

Type
Port
Shelter
Unknown

Region

Subdivision
ES-MU
Body of Water
Mediterranean Sea
Latitude
37.6333°
Longitude
-0.6833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
38433 →
GeoNames ID
11979680 →
Wikidata
Q731315 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Cabo de Palos?

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The approach to Cabo de Palos is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Alicante Dársena Pesquera Lighthouse at 42.5 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Alicante Outer Breakwater (42.7 NM NNE), Alicante Muelle 11 (43.1 NM NNE), Islote de la Aguilica (44.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Cabo de Palos?

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The Port of Cabo de Palos 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 Cabo de Palos?

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You can track vessels near Cabo de Palos (ESCBP) 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 Cabo de Palos?

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The Port of Cabo de Palos is a port in ES. Its UN/LOCODE is ESCBP — 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 ESCBP 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 Cabo de Palos?

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The Port of Cabo de Palos 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.