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Port of Santa Pola

ESSPO🇪🇸Spain

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About Port of Santa Pola

This port is located on the Mediterranean Sea coast of Spain. It serves as a fishing and leisure port, with facilities for small craft.

Background
Santa Pola is a coastal town and municipality located in the comarca of Baix Vinalopó in the Valencian Community, Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea. It has an area of 58.6 km2 (23 sq mi) and has a population of 36,174 inhabitants of whom 6,000 are residents of the nearby town of Gran Alacant.

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Elevation
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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
10629667 →
Wikidata
Q257707 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.insidesantapola.com →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
West Mediterranean
Sub-area
Balearic Sea
Body of Water
Mediterranean Sea
Latitude
38.1885°
Longitude
-0.5608°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Santa Pola?

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The approach to Santa Pola is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Alicante Dársena Pesquera Lighthouse at 8.8 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Alicante Outer Breakwater (9 NM NNE), Alicante Muelle 11 (9.5 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Santa Pola?

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The Port of Santa Pola is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. 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 Santa Pola?

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You can track vessels near Santa Pola (ESSPO) 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 ESSPO on the live map.

Where is the Port of Santa Pola?

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The Port of Santa Pola is a port in ES. Its UN/LOCODE is ESSPO — 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 ESSPO 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 Santa Pola?

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The Port of Santa Pola 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.