Port of SANTA PONSA

The approach to SANTA PONSA is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Palma Tacón RoRo Lighthouse at 4.1 NM to the SE. Other aids include Illa na Guardis (27.5 NM ESE), Punta de Sa Creveta (30.2 NM SE), Cala Manacor (Porto Cristo, Portocristo) (40.4 NM E), Sant Joan de Labritja (North Coast) Lighthouses (49.4 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of SANTA PONSA 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.

You can track vessels near SANTA PONSA (ESSPZ) 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 ESSPZ on the live map.

The Port of SANTA PONSA is a port in ES. Its UN/LOCODE is ESSPZ — 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 SANTA PONSA 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.