D-Marin has completed works at Gouvia Marina in Corfu, Greece, following an €8.5 million ($9.8 million USD) investment aimed at expanding capacity and updating facilities, systems and public areas. Located between the Adriatic and Mediterranean seas, the marina serves maritime activity and supports local economic use in the region.
Described as the largest marina on the island, the site has 104 new berths for vessels up to 50 metres. Onshore space was expanded with 6,000sqm of dry storage and new parking areas. Internal roads were resurfaced and restroom and shower facilities were renewed, while the waterfront was converted into a pedestrian-only area.
Public areas were redesigned through landscaping, with more than 2,000 trees and plants introduced. A playground and an amphitheatre were also added, allowing the marina to host concerts, cultural events and film screenings.
Wi-Fi coverage was improved across the site, and smart pedestals were installed at each berth that allow remote monitoring and control of electricity and water use through a mobile application.
Environmental and safety systems were also updated, including high-pressure water filtration, low-energy LED lighting, electric vehicle charging stations, fire detection systems, emergency alarms and expanded accessibility features.
A solar power system was installed on site, the first of its kind for D-Marin in Greece. The 100 kWp photovoltaic system is expected to generate around 167 MWh of electricity each year, covering about 20 percent of the marina’s energy demand.
Korina Kostakaki, head of sustainability and health and safety at D-Marin, Greece, stated: “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 5MW 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 percent by 2030.”
The redevelopment was supported through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan “Greece 2.0”, funded by the European Union through NextGenerationEU.
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.”
