Port Facts
A privileged situation
The port of Palamós, managed by the public company, Ports de la Generalitat, is located in a leading tourist, commercial and fishing town, called Palamós with a privileged situation in the heart of the Costa Brava.
Palamós port is on one of the deepest bays in the western Mediterranean, sheltered from the strong north winds and safe for all types of boats. After Barcelona, it is the second port in Catalonia for cruise ship passenger transit.
The port has a privileged location, ideally suited for cruise ships on account of its proximity to the waterfront town of Palamós with its shopping streets and delectable gastronomy. Palamós has developed from the original seafaring village into a lively, modern town, situated only an hour away from Barcelona and very near the main tourist attractions of Girona province.
The port of Palamós is associate member from Medcruise and member of its Board of Directors.
North and north-west component winds, with NE, ENE and SW winds predominating in summer.
GMT+1 (+2 in summer)
Fishing harbour
Pleasure harbour
Cruise ship quay
Passengers Terminal
Coordinates:
41º 50’ N – 3º 7’ E
Winds:
North (N) and north-west (NW) component winds, with north-east (NE) and south-west (SW) winds predominating in summer.
Draught at Port entrance:
21 metres
Width of Port entrance:
320 metres
Total length of wharf:
1,549 metres
Total length of cruise docks:
536 metres
BA Chart No. 1074