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.