Traditional county: Dorset · Region: South West
Explore Portland Port, Dorset with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Portland Port map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Portland Port |
| Traditional County | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.567583 |
| Longitude | -2.431975 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
Portland Port, a vital hub for maritime activity, thrives on the southern coast of England. It lies 1.2 km north-east of Fortuneswell (from Fortuneswell: bearing 35°T, OS grid SY 695 742). This deep-water harbour serves a diverse range of commercial shipping, including bulk carriers and cruise liners, contributing significantly to the local economy. Its strategic position on the Isle of Portland, a limestone outcrop connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus, offers natural shelter and access to the English Channel. The port's infrastructure has seen continuous development, adapting to modern shipping needs while respecting the unique coastal environment. Beyond its commercial functions, Portland Port also plays a role in the region's tourism, with cruise ship arrivals bringing visitors to explore the surrounding Jurassic Coast.
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Explore Portland Port, Dorset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.567583, -2.431975. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |