Located on the north-east coast of Tenerife, less than one kilometre from the island’s capital city, the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is one of the principal commercial ports in the Canary Islands and one of Spain’s most strategic maritime hubs in the Mid-Atlantic.
Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, lies approximately 300 kilometres off the north-west coast of Africa and has a population of around one million inhabitants, representing almost half of the archipelago’s total population. Its privileged geographical position places it at the crossroads of the main maritime routes linking Europe, West Africa, the Americas and the Atlantic islands.
The Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife has evolved into a modern, multi-purpose port providing comprehensive facilities for commercial shipping, container operations, Ro-Ro traffic, bulk cargo, offshore support vessels, ferries, fishing fleets, cruise ships and superyachts. Regular maritime services connect Tenerife with mainland Spain, the remaining Canary Islands and numerous international destinations, making the port an essential logistics and distribution hub for the region.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is internationally recognised as one of the leading cruise destinations in the Atlantic and among Spain’s busiest cruise ports, welcoming hundreds of cruise calls and close to one million passengers every year. Its modern cruise terminals, excellent accessibility and year-round favourable climate make it a preferred port of call for the world’s major cruise operators.
The port also serves as an important bunkering, ship supply and maritime services centre, offering an extensive range of technical, logistical and marine support services to vessels of every type.
The Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife manages the ports of Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro, overseeing one of Spain’s most important port systems and ensuring efficient operations throughout the western Canary Islands.
With continuous investment in infrastructure, digitalisation and sustainability, the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife continues to strengthen its position as a highly competitive Atlantic gateway, offering safe, efficient and reliable services to the international shipping industry.
MH Bland provides comprehensive port agency services in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, delivering 24/7 operational support, husbandry services, cargo coordination, crew logistics, spare parts handling, bunker call assistance and full vessel attendance for commercial ships, tankers, LNG carriers, offshore vessels, cruise ships, ferries, yachts and naval vessels. Our experienced local team ensures every port call is managed safely, efficiently and to the highest professional standards.
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PORT AND TERMINALS INFO
UN/LOCODE: ESSCT
Country: Spain
Time Zone: GMT (Winter) / GMT +1 (Summer)
Position: 28°27’37″N / 16°14’47″W
Port Type: Commercial Harbour
Harbour Size: Medium
Maximum Tidal Range: Approx. 2.7 metres
Prevailing Winds: NE / SW
Pilotage: Compulsory – VHF Channel 16
Port Control: VHF Channel 16
Facilities
Consular Representation
A wide range of foreign consulates are represented in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, including Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Honduras, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Senegal, Slovakia, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Pasaje Peligros No. 1, Edificio Percy, 7th Floor, Office A
38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
T: +34 922 290 066 / 922 291 660 (24hrs)