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Port of Garrucha

ESGAR🇪🇸Spain

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About Port of Garrucha

Also known as: Puerto de Garrucha, Puerto de La Garrucha

This Spanish seaport on the Mediterranean Sea serves as an outlet for regional commerce. It handles bulk cargo and provides shelter for large vessels. The harbor is equipped with pilotage and tug services.

Background
Garrucha is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Garrucha is a seaport of south-eastern Spain on the Mediterranean Sea and the right bank of the river Antas. In 1998 the town had a population of 5000. The harbor of Garrucha, which is defended by an eighteenth-century castle, affords shelter to large ships, and is the natural outlet for the commerce of a once thriving agricultural and mining district. Garrucha had, at the beginning of the twentieth century a considerable trade in lead, silver, copper, iron, esparto grass and fruit, but now the only export from its harbour is gypsum mined in Sorbas, with a million metric tonnes being exported annually. Besides cargo ships, the port is home to a small fishing fleet and has approximately 300 moorings for leisure boats.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-4m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
38398 →
GeoNames ID
2517309 →
Wikidata
Q1407478 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.garrucha.es →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
West Mediterranean
Body of Water
Mediterranean Sea
Latitude
37.1830°
Longitude
-1.8207°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Garrucha is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Islote de la Aguilica Lighthouse at 18 NM to the NE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Garrucha?

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The Port of Garrucha 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 Garrucha?

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You can track vessels near Garrucha (ESGAR) 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 ESGAR on the live map.

Where is the Port of Garrucha?

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The Port of Garrucha is a port in ES. Its UN/LOCODE is ESGAR — 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 ESGAR 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 Garrucha?

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The Port of Garrucha 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.