Port of La Escala (L'Escala)

ESGLE🇪🇸Spain

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About Port of La Escala (L'Escala)

This small port is located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, in the province of Girona. It primarily serves recreational vessels and fishing boats.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-4m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11280164 →
Wikidata
Q120973567 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
ES-GI
Area
West Mediterranean
Body of Water
Mediterranean Sea
Latitude
42.1183°
Longitude
3.1467°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of La Escala (L'Escala)?

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The approach to La Escala (L'Escala) is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse at 7.8 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Islote Hormiga Grande (15.4 NM S), Port-Vendres Range Rear (24 NM N), Port-Vendres Range Front (24.1 NM N), Collioure and Port-Vendres Lighthouses (24.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of La Escala (L'Escala)?

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The Port of La Escala (L'Escala) 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 La Escala (L'Escala)?

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You can track vessels near La Escala (L'Escala) (ESGLE) 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 La Escala (L'Escala)?

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The Port of La Escala (L'Escala) is a port in ES. Its UN/LOCODE is ESGLE — 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 ESGLE 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 La Escala (L'Escala)?

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The Port of La Escala (L'Escala) 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.