Spain

Port of Alicante (ES ALC)

Spain
Port of Alicante, Spain © kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE ES ALC
Coordinates 38.3333, -0.4833 (38°20′N 0°29′W)
Nearest city Alicante
Body of water Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Fair
Channel depth 14 m
Anchorage depth 11 m
Cargo pier depth 14 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs None
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #237
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 47.69

Alicante operates as a working harbor in Spain, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Medium harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Alicante. Draft at the approach to Alicante is constrained by a 14.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Alicante located?
Alicante is a seaport in Spain.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Alicante?
The UN/LOCODE for Alicante is ES ALC.
What is the channel depth at Alicante?
The channel depth at Alicante is 14 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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