The Council of State has approved the master plan for the Port of Patras, setting the regulatory basis for future development at the port in western Greece.
The approved plan outlines provisions for transport, energy and tourism infrastructure at the port. It also confirms the port’s role in passenger transport, coastal shipping and freight movement, and refers to investment activity and employment in Patras and the wider region.
Maritime tourism is addressed through plans for cruise activity and the construction of the Patradise Yacht Marina, an apparent wordplay between “Patras” and “paradise”. The marina is planned to provide 212 berths and is intended to support recreational boating as well as commercial and cultural activities linked to the port and the city.
The master plan also includes port upgrades, environmental measures and new infrastructure for coastal shipping and freight transport. These provisions aim to improve port facilities and their relationship with the surrounding urban area.
The minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, stated that the “approval allows for significant investments in transport, energy and tourism.” The minister also referred to job creation and the importance of supporting local economies as part of efforts to modernise Greece’s ports.
According to the Hellenic Coast Guard, the decision is expected to be published in the Government Gazette.
