The development will allow for 68 mooring berths, equipped with the latest technologies, capable of contributing to user comfort and environmental sustainability.

The new marina’s capacity is intended for large vessels, between 20 and 40 metres, to accommodate the accelerated growth trend in this sector and to reinforce the destination’s appeal to attract a high net-worth demographic.

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Each mooring berth will be equipped with multiple features to promote comfort and sustainability, such as individual pump-out systems for all vessels, allowing the collection of wastewater, charging points for electric boats and systems for remote monitoring and management of water and electricity consumption. Studies are also underway to explore the implementation of desalination systems and photovoltaic energy generation for efficient water and electricity supply.

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At the launch of the start of this project, Administrator of Vilamoura World, Isolete Correia, commented: “This new Marina in Vilamoura is highly differentiating for the destination and responds to market needs in relation to large vessels, which currently pass offshore from the coast”, highlighting the importance the new marina will have in attracting larger vessels to the Algarve.

She added that "this project arose from the constant desire to improve the service we provide to our customers, as they are the true focus of this initiative and for whom we work for daily, aiming to offer them an increasingly better and even more extraordinary experience in Vilamoura”.


The new marina is expected to deliver a significant boost to local tourism in the Algarve. The added capacity for larger yachts will attract a more affluent visitor demographic, keen on experiencing the area’s luxury services and scenic beauty, who contribute to the local economy by increasing revenue in local businesses.

The construction of the New Marina is expected to be completed by the end 2024.

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