Elected in 2025 as the Best Marina in Southern Europe at the prestigious international World Luxury Awards often considered the Oscars of luxury tourism, the Marina de Portimão® boasts a privileged location in southern Portugal, surrounded by one of Europe’s most famous and beautiful beaches, Praia da Rocha. It is now a must-see attraction in the Algarve and a preferred destination for yachts heading to the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.

Located in one of Portugal’s safest harbors, sheltered from prevailing winds, in the wide, deep-water estuary of the Arade River, framed by the forts of Santa Catarina and São João do Arade, Marina de Portimão® is part of a seaside tourism development covering an area of approximately 25 hectares. It features magnificent facilities supporting recreational boating, continuous surveillance, outdoor and covered parking, an accessible beach, a hotel, a complete commercial complex including restaurants, shops, bars, and a magnificent ocean pool.

Is also a base for some of the main maritime tourism operators, who visit our beautiful coastline daily and develop varied leisure and sports activities, we offer a complete and professional service.

We have at your disposal a modern and fully equipped naval repair shipyard, located on the left bank of the Arade River, comprising a 50-ton gantry crane and another with the capacity to handle large vessels up to 300 tons and catamarans up to 9 meters wide.

At the Marina de Portimão® boatyard you will also find a highly trained and professional team to provide you with the best service and a wide range of specialized services. It is also home to the most renowned companies for the repair and sale of nautical equipment.

In terms of nautical sports, the Marina de Portimão® is also the stage for the most prestigious international sailing and powerboating competitions, and is sought after as an official training base for professional teams from all over the world.

With constant activity, the Marina de Portimão Yacht Club develops an annual plan of high-impact sporting and social activities, which include the provision of recreational sailing licenses, training for young people and adults, support for Olympic sailing, and support for the Vela Solidária Project, which encompasses its adapted sailing aspect.

In terms of quality and the environment, we highlight our concierge service, widely recommended by all our visitors, focused on personalized service with a strong concern for environmental sustainability, the best result of which is the various awards received. In this context, we highlight the awarding of the Blue Flag since 2000, obtaining in 2025, the International Certificate of Marina with the Blue Flag for 25 consecutive years, and being elected the Bluest Marina of the year 2025, distinguishing us as the Best Environmental Marina in Portugal, an award given by ABAEE Portugal and APA – the Portuguese Environment Agency.

Regarding quality, we stand out with a top score of 5 Gold Anchors in the international “Gold Anchor Awards” classification by the prestigious association, The Yacht Harbour Association / British Marine Federation, and the achievement of the “Super
Yacht Ready” certification, the first marina in Portugal. The awarding of the Velis 2006 prize, the municipal merit medal from the Portimão City Council, and being the only Portuguese marina to receive the Jack Nichols Award are other accolades worth mentioning, highlighting our customer satisfaction. In a unique setting, our team of competent and attentive professionals invites you to discover the diversity of our services and it is certain that they will do everything to make your stay with us unforgettable.

Welcome to Marina de Portimão®, your gateway between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic!