The municipality of Santa Cruz da Graciosa in Portugal has opened a public tender for the construction of the Barra recreational marina, a project valued at more than €3,200,000 excluding VAT. According to the official notice, the execution period for the works is set at 600 days, and proposals must be submitted by 27 August 2025 via the ACINGOV electronic platform.
According to The Portugal News, Mayor António Reis said the marina had been discussed for years and is now moving forward following the completion of coastal protection works. He added that the council had approved the tender unanimously during its most recent meeting.
The development plan includes a 225-metre breakwater, an 80-metre jetty, a reclaimed area of 3,500sqm, pedestrian walkways, dredging of the basin and access channel, floating docks, fuel supply facilities, service buildings, safety and control installations, and utility connections. These works are expected to enhance the island’s capacity for nautical tourism and recreational boating.
In October 2023, the Regional Government of the Azores confirmed its financial support for the marina. President José Manuel Bolieiro visited the island to present the final project to the local authorities and to formalise the arrangement through an ARAAL Agreement.
