Harwich is a port town and civil parish located within the Tendring district of Essex, England. Situated on the North Sea coast, it serves as one of the Haven ports and holds the distinction of being the northernmost coastal town in the county of Essex.
The town is positioned near several other regional locations, including Felixstowe to the north-east, Ipswich to the north-west, Colchester to the south-west, and Clacton-on-Sea to the south.