Port of MARBELLA

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Port of MARBELLA ESMQE

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About Port of MARBELLA

Also known as: Hafen von Marbella, Marbella Port

This port is located on the Alboran Sea in southern Spain. It serves as a marina and handles leisure craft.

Background
Marbella is a city and municipality in southern Spain, belonging to the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is part of the Costa del Sol and is the headquarters of the Association of Municipalities of the region; it is also the head of the judicial district that bears its name.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-2m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
10859003 →
Wikidata
Q484799 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.marbella.es →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
West Mediterranean
Sub-area
Gibraltar
Body of Water
Alboran Sea
Latitude
36.5064°
Longitude
-4.8815°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to MARBELLA is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Villaricos Lighthouse at 24.7 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Punta Carnero (36.9 NM SW), Ilôt du Nord (46.3 NM SW), Ras Ciress (46.3 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of MARBELLA?

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The Port of MARBELLA is located within the Strait of Gibraltar — the gateway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. 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 MARBELLA?

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You can track vessels near MARBELLA (ESMQE) 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 MARBELLA?

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The Port of MARBELLA is a port in ES. Its UN/LOCODE is ESMQE — 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 ESMQE 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 MARBELLA?

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The Port of MARBELLA 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.