Port of Sada

The approach to Sada is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Eume District (Ría de Ares-Batanzos) Lighthouses Lighthouse at 4.5 NM to the NE. Other aids include Punta Mera Posterior (4.7 NM WNW), Punta Mera Anterior (4.9 NM WNW), Punta Fieiteira (5.5 NM W), Oza (6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Sada is situated on the Bay of Biscay in ES. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Sada (ESSAD) 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 ESSAD on the live map.

The Port of Sada is a port in ES. Its UN/LOCODE is ESSAD — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Sada 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.