Port of SANLUCAR DE LA BARRA

The approach to SANLUCAR DE LA BARRA is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bonanza Leading Lighthouse at 1.1 NM to the NE. Other aids include San Jerónimo (1.6 NM NE), Chipiona (5.3 NM SW), Rota Naval Base Range Rear (9.8 NM S), Rota (10.4 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of SANLUCAR DE LA BARRA 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.

You can track vessels near SANLUCAR DE LA BARRA (ESSLB) 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 ESSLB on the live map.

The Port of SANLUCAR DE LA BARRA is a port in ES. Its UN/LOCODE is ESSLB — 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 SANLUCAR DE LA BARRA 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.