D-Marin has completed a major upgrade of its Gouvia Marina in Corfu, transforming it into a modern, premium destination for yachting and leisure through an investment of €8.5 million. The redevelopment strengthens the marina’s role as a key regional gateway, while delivering measurable environmental, social and customer experience impact.
Strategically located between the Adriatic and the Mediterranean, Gouvia Marina is the largest marina in Corfu and an important economic hub for the island. The upgrade reflects D-Marin’s long-term vision to elevate the yachting experience, while reinforcing the marina as an open and active space for both visitors and the local community.
The project delivered a comprehensive infrastructure transformation, increasing capacity and enhancing operational efficiency. A total of 104 new berths have been created for vessels of up to 50 metres, supported by new parking areas and an additional 6,000 sq m of onshore dry storage space. The waterfront has been fully pedestrianised, the internal road network extensively resurfaced, and all restroom and shower facilities renovated. These improvements significantly enhance accessibility, comfort and the everyday experience for visitors and crews.
Landscape redevelopment also played a central role, with more than 2,000 new trees and plants creating an open, contemporary and welcoming public space. A newly-developed playground and amphitheatre further strengthen the marina’s social and cultural character. The venue will host concerts, cultural events and open-air cinema nights, positioning Gouvia Marina as a destination beyond boating.
Ioannis Koutsodontis, regional director of D-Marin Greece, said: “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 redevelopment also introduced a major leap forward in digital capability. Smart Pedestals have been installed at every berth, enabling remote management of electricity and water consumption via D-Marin’s mobile application. This enhances the customer experience while improving operational efficiency and energy management. In parallel, the marina’s digital infrastructure was fully upgraded, including enhanced Wi-Fi coverage throughout all areas, ensuring seamless connectivity.
These improvements have translated into clear customer benefits, reflected in an 11-point increase in the marina’s Net Promoter Score (NPS), as customers recognised the enhanced facilities, services and overall experience.
Environmental performance, safety and ESG principles are embedded throughout the upgrade. The marina now features high-pressure water filtration systems, advanced fire detection and emergency alarm systems, and low-energy LED lighting. Electric vehicle charging stations, extensive green interventions and improved accessibility further reduce environmental impact and strengthen integration with the local community.
As part of the wider redevelopment, Gouvia Marina has also completed its first on-site solar power installation, marking D-Marin’s first such project in Greece. The 100 kWp photovoltaic system is expected to generate approximately 167 MWh of clean electricity annually, covering around 20 per cent of the marina’s operational electricity demand.
Korina Kostakaki, head of sustainability and health and safety at D-Marin, Greece, said: “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 upgrade of D-Marin Gouvia Marina sets a new benchmark for Greek marinas, combining premium design, smart technology and measurable ESG impact within a fully operational environment.
The redevelopment was supported through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan ‘Greece 2.0’, funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU. D-Marin believes the initiative represents an important step forward for the Greek nautical tourism sector, helping to accelerate sustainable investment, infrastructure modernisation and long-term competitiveness across the industry.
