Guardamar town council plans to invest more than €5 million ($5.7 million USD) in Marina de las Dunas in Guardamar del Segura, Spain, as it seeks to secure a 15-year extension of the marina’s concession before it expires in July.
According to a report by David Pamies of Información, the marina has been managed for 30 years by the municipal company Marina de las Dunas (Madusa). The council has presented a proposal to continue managing the site under a new agreement with the regional government.
This follows the Valencian Ports Law, which allows concessions to be transferred to other operators. In practice, existing concession holders are often granted extensions subject to an approved investment plan.
The proposal includes plans to expand the dry storage area and reduce the number of mooring points from 485 to 460 to accommodate larger vessels. It also includes a new restaurant area, a leisure venue, improvements to the sailing school and work at the Fishermen’s Guild and its auction area.
The proposed investment is expected to be funded through the marina’s income. The council currently pays an annual fee of €15,000 ($17,000) for the use of public port land, which is expected to rise to around €40,000 ($45,000) if the extension is approved, based on an estimated land value of €2 million ($2.2 million).
Marina de las Dunas is located on the right bank of the Segura River near its mouth on the Mediterranean coast. Currently, the marina provides berths for vessels up to 15 metres and supports both leisure boating and fishing. It includes services such as a fuel station, slipway and public parking.
