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Port of Leça da Palmeira

PTLEP🇵🇹Portugal

Port Location

About Port of Leça da Palmeira

Leça da Palmeira is a Portuguese marina located north of the Leça River. It serves as a harbor for recreational craft, offering shelter and pilotage services.

Background
Leça da Palmeira is a civil parish in the Portuguese city of Matosinhos north of the Leça river. It was merged with the parish of Matosinhos in 2013, forming Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira. It was restored in 2025. The parish covers 5.97 square kilometres (2.31 mi2) and had 18,502 inhabitants in the 2011 census.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
14ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
-1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Small
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
37950 →
GeoNames ID
11817991 →
Wikidata
Q1822474 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.leca-palmeira.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PTLEP
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
PT-13
Latitude
41.2000°
Longitude
-8.7000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Leça da Palmeira?+
The approach to Leça da Palmeira is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Barra da Foz Range Rear Lighthouse at 3.4 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Felgueiras (3.4 NM SSE), Rio Douro North Mole (3.4 NM SSE), Cantareira (Range Front) (3.5 NM SSE), Rio Douro South Mole (3.5 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Leça da Palmeira on?+
The Port of Leça da Palmeira is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in PT. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Leça da Palmeira?+
You can track vessels near Leça da Palmeira (PTLEP) 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 PTLEP on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Leça da Palmeira?+
The Port of Leça da Palmeira 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.