VINAROS

  • Latitude: 40.4629
  • Longitude: 0.474815
  • West Mediterranean
  • Port in Spain

Location: Spain

Vinaròs Marine Port Description and Specifications

General Information

  • Name: Port of Vinaròs
  • Country: Spain
  • Location: Vinaròs, in the province of Castellón, part of the Valencian Community on the eastern coast of Spain.
  • Coordinates: Approximately 40.4701° N latitude, 0.4746° E longitude

Port Characteristics

  • Type of Port: Commercial and fishing port
  • Harbor Type: Artificial, with breakwaters creating a protected basin
  • Accessibility: Open year-round, accessible to various types of marine traffic

Facilities and Infrastructure

  • Main Activities:
    • Commercial shipping
    • Fishing
    • Recreational boating and yachting
  • Berthing Capacity:
    • Several quays for commercial and cargo vessels
    • Designated areas for fishing boats
    • Marina section with berths for recreational yachts and boats
  • Depth:
    • Entrance channel: Variable depth, generally around 5 to 7 meters
    • Dock area: Depth typically around 5 meters

Services and Amenities

  • Cargo Handling:
    • General cargo services
    • Specialized in small to medium-sized cargo vessels
  • Fishing:
    • Well-developed infrastructure to support the local fishing industry
    • Fish market present for trade and local sales
  • Recreational Facilities:
    • Marina with amenities for boaters
    • Yacht club

Support Services

  • Pilotage: Available but generally not compulsory for smaller vessels
  • Towage: Limited services, mainly for smaller vessels
  • Ship Repair: Basic facilities; major repairs generally conducted in larger nearby ports
  • Fueling Stations: Available

Connectivity

  • Road Access: Well-connected by road to major towns and cities in the Castellón province
  • Rail Access: Closest rail services are in Vinaròs town, linking to the broader Spanish rail network
  • Nearest Airports:
    • Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport (approx. 60 km away)
    • Valencia Airport and Reus Airport (further away but accessible)

Trading and Economic Role

  • Fishing Industry: Significant, contributes greatly to local economy
  • Tourism: Growing role in promoting nautical and leisure tourism
  • Commercial Trade: Primarily regional, with some international traffic

Environmental and Safety Regulations

  • Environmental Protection: Standard Spanish and EU regulations apply
  • Safety: Adheres to national maritime safety regulations; presence of a local maritime authority for oversight

The port of Vinaròs serves a diverse range of functions from commercial and fishing activities to increasingly popular recreational boating, providing essential services for both local industry and tourism.

Vessels in the port

Flag Name Type Destination Date/Time
BOS CHABLIS Towing/Tug NOBLE RESOLVE PLATFO 8/21/2025
ENJUVIC Fishing 8/19/2025
RAINGOOSE Sailing 8/19/2025
VICENTE GIL Fishing 8/18/2025
FRIDA Sailing 8/17/2025
APACHE PRIMER Sailing 8/17/2025
VAGABOND II Sailing 8/17/2025
PAUNER Fishing VINAROZ 8/17/2025
SIRIO TRES Sailing 8/16/2025
OCHUN Sailing 8/16/2025
DOUBY TWO Pleasure 8/16/2025
NUEVO JOSE MARIA Fishing 8/16/2025
HNOS. CABALLER Fishing 8/15/2025
MARSU Sailing 8/15/2025
LO PETIT Fishing 8/15/2025
ELEINAD Pleasure 8/14/2025
GERMANS FABREGA DOS Fishing TOWING CAGE 0.35NM 8/14/2025
GERMANS DRAGO Fishing 8/14/2025
PAULA Sailing 8/13/2025
RIFT Sailing 8/12/2025

Related Ports