Port of Puerto del Carmen

ESPUC🇪🇸Spain

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About Port of Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen is a port located on Lanzarote in Spain's Canary Islands. It primarily serves the local tourism industry, handling passenger ferries and leisure craft. The port facilities are geared towards supporting these vessel types.

Background
Puerto del Carmen is the main tourist town on the island of Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain. It is part of the municipality of Tías. Most of Lanzarote's over 1 million visitors per year choose this town as their destination. As a result, almost all of the town's economy revolves around tourism.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
6m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11993913 →
Wikidata
Q1928400 →
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
ES-GC
Area
West Africa
Latitude
28.9209°
Longitude
-13.6734°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Puerto del Carmen?

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The approach to Puerto del Carmen is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Gaviota Lighthouse at 26.5 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Punta La Entellada (43.9 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Puerto del Carmen on?

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The Port of Puerto del Carmen 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 Puerto del Carmen?

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You can track vessels near Puerto del Carmen (ESPUC) 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 Puerto del Carmen?

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The Port of Puerto del Carmen is a port in ES. Its UN/LOCODE is ESPUC — 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 ESPUC 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 Puerto del Carmen?

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The Port of Puerto del Carmen 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.