€8.5m redevelopment of Corfu’s largest marina completed
New berths at Gouvia Marina accommodate vessels up to 50m
D-Marin has completed an €8.5m redevelopment of Gouvia Marina in Corfu, Greece, adding new berths, upgrading infrastructure, and expanding digital systems at the facility.
Located between the Adriatic and Mediterranean regions, Gouvia Marina is the largest marina in Corfu and serves both visiting yachts and the local boating sector.
The project included the addition of 104 berths for vessels up to 50m, alongside new parking areas and a further 6,000sqm of dry storage space ashore. The marina’s waterfront has been pedestrianised, sections of the internal road network resurfaced and toilet and shower facilities renovated.
The redevelopment also included landscaping works, with more than 2,000 trees and plants added throughout the marina. A playground and amphitheatre have also been introduced, with the venue expected to host concerts, cultural events and outdoor cinema screenings.
Ioannis Koutsodontis, regional director of D-Marin Greece, says: “The upgrade of Gouvia Marina goes far beyond infrastructure. It is a complete transformation that combines construction excellence, technological innovation and sustainability, while creating a premium destination that is open, vibrant and closely connected to the local community of Corfu.”
The marina’s digital infrastructure has also been updated. Smart pedestals have been installed across all berths, allowing berth holders to monitor electricity and water consumption through D-Marin’s mobile application. Wi-fi coverage throughout the marina has also been expanded.
According to D-Marin, customer feedback scores increased following completion of the redevelopment, with the marina recording an 11-point rise in its Net Promoter Score.
Environmental and safety measures introduced as part of the project include high-pressure water filtration systems, updated fire detection and emergency alarm systems, LED lighting and electric vehicle charging stations. Accessibility improvements and further landscaping measures were also included within the redevelopment programme.
Solar installation added
The marina has also completed its first on-site solar installation. The 100kWp photovoltaic system is expected to generate around 167MWh of electricity annually, covering approximately 20 per cent of the marina’s operational electricity demand.
Korina Kostakaki, head of sustainability and health and safety at D-Marin, Greece, says: “Gouvia Marina’s new solar installation reflects D-Marin’s continued progress on its decarbonisation pathway and marks our first Greek marina to generate renewable energy on site. The project complements the 5 MW of solar capacity already deployed across our marinas in Turkey, Croatia and Italy, supporting our SBTi commitment and our ambition to reduce emissions by 42 per cent by 2030.”
The redevelopment project was supported through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan ‘Greece 2.0’, funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.
