What Marina de Lagos does

Marina de Lagos operates a 474-berth pontoon marina facility on the Bay of Lagos in the Algarve, Portugal, established in 1994 and legally held by Marlagos, S.A., a private Portuguese public limited company. The marina serves yacht owners and sailing enthusiasts with secure berthing for vessels up to 30 metres, equipped with water and 16/32/64 Amp electricity, plus professional boat maintenance and repair services through trusted partners. It generates revenue primarily through recurring berth rentals, professional services (maintenance and repairs), and event hosting fees, distributed via a direct-to-consumer model that combines the marina's own Pickapier-integrated website booking, walk-in traffic, and partnerships with international sailing rallies including ARC Portugal (30 editions since 1995) and ARC Europe.

The marina is differentiated environmentally and technologically: it is Portugal's first Aqua superPower fast-charging destination for electric boats and hosts Biohut artificial habitats installed under pontoons to support juvenile fish biodiversity. It has held Blue Flag certification for 29 consecutive years, holds TYHA Gold Anchors and a Blue Stars Marina 5-star rating, and maintains a 4.5-star Google rating across 3,835 reviews. A 16-person team supports operations; recruitment is underway for reception and seasonal maintenance positions. The marina is currently expanding with construction of a new Marina de Lagos & Yacht Club facility scheduled to open in 2026, in partnership with the Município de Lagos, and has received EU co-funding through three Portugal 2020 programs supporting internationalization and business adaptation.

Name

Marina de Lagos

Legal name

Marlagos, S.A.

Website

https://marinadelagos.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marina de Lagos is a private Algarve marina operating 474 pontoon berths for yachts up to 30 metres since 1994, serving yacht owners and international sailing rally participants with berthing, maintenance, event hosting, and Portugal's first Aqua superPower electric boat charging facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Berth Rental: Secure pontoon berths for yachts up to 30 metres with water and electricity supplies (16/32/64 Amp)
2. Marina Services: Maintenance, repairs, and assistance services for vessels
3. Events & Activities: Hosting world-class sailing events and water sports activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Marina de Lagos operates a full-service marina on the Bay of Lagos in the Algarve, providing 474 secure eco-friendly pontoon berths for yachts up to 30 metres with fresh water and electricity (16/32/64 Amp) supplies. It also delivers vessel maintenance and repair services through trusted partners, hosts international sailing events and water-sports activities (ARC Portugal, Globe 580 Transat), and operates Portugal's first Aqua superPower fast-charging destination for electric boats.

Product overview

Marina de Lagos is a single-facility marina offering a comprehensive suite of maritime services centered around boat berthing and related amenities. The core offering consists of 474 pontoon berths for yachts up to 30 metres, supplemented by electric boat charging (Portugal's first Aqua superPower destination), professional maintenance and repair services through trusted partners, and hosted sailing events and water sports activities. The marina also provides access to nearby accommodation through the Marina Club Lagos Resort, forming an integrated waterfront destination for boat owners and visitors to Lagos, Portugal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boat Berthing 474 secure, eco-friendly pontoon berths for yachts up to 30 metres, equipped with fresh water and electricity supplies (16/32/64 Amp) for individual yacht owners, sailing crews, and rally participants.
• Electric Boat Charging Aqua superPower fast-charging destination for electric boats, positioned as Portugal's first such facility and targeting owners of electric marine vessels seeking e-marine charging in the Algarve.
• Maintenance & Repairs Professional boat maintenance and repair services delivered through trusted partner providers, accessible to berth-holders and visiting yacht owners needing vessel servicing in Lagos.
• Events & Activities (Sailing Events & Water Sports) Hosting of world-class sailing events and provision of water sports and excursion opportunities, including ARC Portugal, ARC Europe, Globe 580 Transat and L'Aventura 2026, for international rally organisers and participating sailing crews.
• Marina Club Lagos Resort Resort accommodation option located near the marina, providing lodging for marina visitors and tourists to the Lagos area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 29 consecutive years of Blue Flag certification
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aqua superPowercoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to provide Portugal's first Aqua superPower fast-charging destination for electric boats, embracing e-marine innovation
• Município de LagoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partnership supporting marina expansion and local blue economy development
• ARC RallycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost marina for ARC Portugal (30 editions since 1995) and ARC Europe Atlantic Rally, attracting international sailors
• APPR - Sea of PortugalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociation of Portuguese Marinas; shared exhibition stand at Boot Dusseldorf to promote Portuguese marinas
• TYHAminorOthersThe Yacht Harbour Association - marina industry association providing Gold Anchor certification
• Blue Star MarinasminorOthersInternational marina certification programme awarding 5-star rating
• Blue FlagcoreOthersInternational environmental certification programme for beaches and marinas; 29 consecutive years achieved

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• IGY Marinas: Global marina operator with a portfolio of luxury marinas worldwide; operates at much larger scale than Marina de Lagos but shares the same core berthing/yacht-service business model and premium customer targeting.
• Camper & Nicholsons Marinas: International marina management and development group focused on premium and superyacht facilities; broader geographic footprint and higher-end vessel focus than Marina de Lagos, but directly comparable service offering.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: US recreational marina operator with one of the largest marina portfolios in North America; directly comparable berth-rental and amenity business model but at materially larger scale and in a different geography.
• Suntex Marinas: Large US-headquartered marina operator with a portfolio of recreational boating facilities; comparable recurring-revenue marina business model but different geography and scale.

Direct peers

• Porto Montenegro: Adriatic luxury marina combining superyacht berthing, residences, and yacht services; comparable business model focused on premium Mediterranean clientele and integrated waterfront amenities.
• D-Marin: Mediterranean marina operator running a portfolio of premium recreational marinas in Greece, Turkey, and Croatia with similar berthing, yacht services, and sustainability positioning to Marina de Lagos.
• Marina de Cascais: Portuguese marina near Lisbon providing recreational berthing, events, and yacht services to a similar premium domestic and international sailing customer base.
• Marina de Vilamoura: The largest marina in the Algarve, located a short distance from Lagos, offering comparable berthing, marina services, and blue-ocean recreational positioning in the same regional catchment.

Regional players

• MDL Marinas: UK marina group operating a network of recreational berthing and yacht-service facilities; shares the same marina-operator business model but primarily serves a UK/Channel-region customer base rather than Iberia.
• Port Vauban: Marina in Antibes on the French Riviera serving a similar Mediterranean recreational and superyacht clientele; comparable premium positioning but located in a different Mediterranean market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MarinadeLagos
• Instagraminstagram.com/marinadelagos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marina-de-lagos

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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