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Port of Castro-Urdiales

ESCUR🇪🇸Spain

Port Location

About Port of Castro-Urdiales

Castro-Urdiales is a seaport on the Bay of Biscay in northern Spain. It historically supported fishing and fish processing industries.

Background
Castro Urdiales is a seaport of northern Spain, in the autonomous community of Cantabria, situated on the Bay of Biscay. Castro Urdiales is a modern town, although its castle and the Gothic-style parish church of Santa María de la Asunción, date from the Middle Ages. Its chief industries are tourism, fishing, and oil-packing of fish, especially sardines and anchovies. The Lolin and La Castreña anchovy canning factories serve as a reminder of the town's closeness to this industry and its proximity to the sea.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
4m

Region

Subdivision
ES-S
Latitude
43.3833°
Longitude
-3.2167°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ESCUR
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3125620 →
Wikidata
Q501090 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.castro-urdiales.net →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Castro-Urdiales?+
The approach to Castro-Urdiales is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Galea Lighthouse at 7.9 NM to the E with a nominal range of 19 NM. Other aids include Fuerte de la Galea (8.2 NM E), Getxo Contradique de Algorta (8.6 NM ESE), Espigón de Portugalete (8.8 NM ESE), Górliz (12.3 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 Castro-Urdiales?+
The Port of Castro-Urdiales 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 Castro-Urdiales?+
You can track vessels near Castro-Urdiales (ESCUR) 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 ESCUR on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Castro-Urdiales?+
The Port of Castro-Urdiales 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.