Port of El Medano

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About Port of El Medano

El Medano is a port located on the island of Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands. It serves as a local harbor and likely handles general cargo and small vessels.

Background
El Médano is a town in the municipality of Granadilla de Abona, on the island of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands. It is located about 11 kilometers from the town of Granadilla, reaching an average altitude of 75 meters above sea level.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11993891 →
Wikidata
Q205081 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
ESMED
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Region

Subdivision
ES-GC
Latitude
28.0333°
Longitude
-16.5333°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of El Medano?

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The approach to El Medano is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Del Castillete Lighthouse at 42.6 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Puerto De Mogán (42.9 NM ESE), Puerto Rico West Breakwater (46.2 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of El Medano on?

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The Port of El Medano is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in ES. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of El Medano?

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You can track vessels near El Medano (ESMED) 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 El Medano?

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The Port of El Medano is a port in ES. Its UN/LOCODE is ESMED — 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 ESMED 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 El Medano?

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The Port of El Medano operates in the UTC+0 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.