agrupacion de puertos deportivos y turisticos de la comunidad valenciana

What agrupacion de puertos deportivos y turisticos de la comunidad valenciana does

Agrupación de Puertos Deportivos y Turísticos de la Comunidad Valenciana (Marinas CV) is a non-profit industry association founded on March 22, 2007, and headquartered at Marina de Dénia. It represents 14 sports and tourist port concessionaires in the Valencian Community, Spain, collectively operating more than 5,000 berths. Its functional role is to serve as the single official interlocutor between member ports and regional and national government administrations, and to coordinate collective marketing, international trade show presence (Boot Düsseldorf, Palma, Polboat), and the annual Dénia Nautical Show. The association is governed by a President (Gabriel Martínez, director of Marina de Dénia), Vice President (Javier de Céspedes), and Secretary (Arturo Sáez).

The association's core outputs are collective services rather than discrete products: shared regulatory representation, quality certification advocacy (Blue Flag, ISO 14001), environmental research collaborations (e.g., Posidonia oceanica studies with universities), and pooled sponsorship/marketing partnerships. Member ports - including Marina de Dénia, Marina Salinas, Marina Greenwich, and others - operate the underlying physical infrastructure (berths, dry storage, fuelling, chandlery, charter services) and hold individual concessions, some running through 2044.

The business model is a member-funded non-profit structure: each concessionaire pays membership dues that fund the association's coordination, advocacy, and trade show activities. The association does not invoice end consumers directly; the member ports generate revenue from berth rentals, ancillary services, and tourism. No financial figures are publicly disclosed, and the association does not raise institutional funding rounds.

Name

agrupacion de puertos deportivos y turisticos de la comunidad valenciana

Legal name

Agrupación de Puertos Deportivos y Turísticos de la Comunidad Valenciana

Website

https://agrupacionpuertoscv.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Agrupación de Puertos Deportivos y Turísticos de la Comunidad Valenciana (Marinas CV) is a non-profit association of 14 sports and tourist port concessionaires in Spain's Valencian Community, collectively operating over 5,000 berths and serving as the official government interlocutor for the regional recreational marina sector.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina and Port Association Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIALAF

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Transportation & Infrastructure Agencies (Roads, Transit, Public Works)

SECONDARYTHAKAEAE

Shore Excursion & Port Services Operators

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Local Tour Operators & Destination Services (DMCs)

SECONDARYTHAEAFAC

Shore Excursion Operators (Tours & Activities)

Travel & Hospitality/Cruises & Maritime Leisure Travel/Cruise Booking, Shore Excursions & Port Services

Keywords

• Marina association services
• Berth rental management
• Nautical tourism promotion
• Sports port operations
• Port concession representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Dénia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Association Membership Fees: The association represents private non-profit concessionaire members who operate ports. Individual ports generate revenue from berth rentals (sales and rental), commercial spaces, nautical services, restaurants, and marine services.
2. Berth Rental: Member ports offer berths for sale and rental to vessels. Marina Salinas offers 724 berths for vessels from 8 to 35m LOA. Pricing varies by vessel size and services.
3. Commercial Services: Member ports operate commercial areas with restaurants, nautical shops, maintenance services, diving centers, water sports activities, and rental services generating additional revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Agrupación de Puertos Deportivos y Turísticos de la Comunidad Valenciana is a private non-profit association founded in 2007 that represents 14 sports and tourist port concessionaires across the Valencian Community in Spain. The association unifies member port interests, acts as the official interlocutor with government administrations on port regulation and infrastructure, and collectively promotes nautical tourism for the region. Its member ports collectively offer more than 5,000 berths for recreational vessels, along with commercial premises, nautical services, and tourism facilities serving recreational boaters, water sports practitioners, and tourists.

Product overview

Agrupación de Puertos Deportivos y Turísticos de la Comunidad Valenciana is an association of 14 sports and tourist ports in the Valencia region of Spain. The organization operates as a unified network of marina facilities, offering berths/moorings for vessels, commercial services, restaurants, nautical activities, and sports facilities. Member ports include Marina Salinas (724 berths, the largest), Marina de Dénia (410 berths, headquarters), Marina Greenwich (550 berths), Pobla Marina (620 berths), Marina Nou Fontana (500+ berths), Marina Burriananova (335 berths), Marina Benicarló (300 berths), Marina de Gandía, Valencia Mar, Marina Port Valencia, Marina Port Castelló, Marina El Portet, Cabo Roig (180 berths), and Portosenso. Additional services include Varadero STA for boat repair/maintenance (24,000m2 facility) and various water sports activities. The association promotes nautical tourism and coordinates member ports for environmental management, events, and regional promotion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marina Salinas State-of-the-art sports port with 724 berths for sale and rental for vessels from 8 to 35m LOA, occupying a total surface area of 130,000m². Features commercial services, restaurant area, and water activities. Located in Torrevieja; the largest port by berths in the Valencian Community.
• Marina de Dénia Sports and tourist port located in Dénia, Alicante. Natural maritime link between the peninsula and the Balearic Islands. Has 410 berths, hosts 62 SMEs with 302 direct employees, and is the headquarters of the association. Organizes the annual Dénia Nautical Show.
• Marina Greenwich Port located at the Greenwich Meridian (000° 00' 00''), the only port in the world at this point. Located in Altea. Features 550 berths for vessels from 7 to 50m LOA, 60 commercial premises, and 75 tourist apartments. First Spanish sports marina to achieve ISO 14001 (2000); holds ISO 9001 and Lloyd's Register Gold Level (2003).
• Pobla Marina Sports and tourist port in La Pobla de Farnals, 5 nautical miles from Valencia. Offers 620 berths for vessels from 5 to 25m, 34 commercial premises at 100% occupancy, and a dry dock facility. Hosts Club de Regatas, Club de Kayak, and Club de Pesca. Employs approximately 140 people directly.
• Marina Nou Fontana Port managing 151 berths in Jávea's inner marina with access through the Channel of Fontana, expanded with approximately 500 berths through a channel remodeling project with concession until 2044. Generates approximately 100 jobs.
• Marina Burriananova Port with 335 berths for vessels from 8 to 30m, restaurants, leisure venues, nautical companies, and workshops. Located in Burriana with 59% occupancy. Exceeds 200 direct jobs during summer months and approximately 150 the rest of the year. Hosts the European Kayak Polo Championship.
• Marina Benicarló Port with approximately 300 berths in Benicarló city center, Castellón. Services include nautical companies, electromecchanical workshops, bars, restaurants, spa, gym, fishing and diving shops, sailing school, and nautical certifications academy. Has more than 150 direct workers plus indirect employment. Nautical Station promoter.
• Marina Cabo Roig Marina located on the Orihuela coast near Torrevieja with 180 berths for vessels from 6 to 14m at 75% occupancy. Features sailing school, restaurant, cafeteria, workshop, jet ski circuit, kayaks, windsurf, and diving courses. Holds Blue Flag continuously since 1987, plus ISO 14001 and ISO 9001. Employs approximately 50 people.
• Marina de Gandía Sports and tourist port located in Gandía.
• Valencia Mar Sports and tourist port located in Valencia.
• Marina Port Valencia Innovative project aiming to become an international nautical-sports reference destination. A joint venture between IPM-IMG Group and Ocibar.
• Marina Port Castelló Port located in Castellón province.
• Marina El Portet Port located in Dénia.
• Portosenso Contemporary port with high contrast, strong character and great dynamism.
• Varadero STA Boat repair, maintenance, and winter storage facility on 24,000m². Features two travelifts of 270 tons and 70 tons, 120 floating berths for vessels up to 40m, and a 1,250m² enclosed warehouse for dry marina storage. Unique facility in the area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400 companies employing over 2,000 people across member ports
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Turisme Comunitat ValencianacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2025Marinas CV participates in the Palma International Boat Show under the umbrella of Turisme Comunitat Valenciana, receiving promotional and marketing support for international visibility of member ports as nautical tourism destinations.
• Clúster Marítimo Español (CME)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGabriel Martínez, director of Marina de Dénia, participates in CME events discussing nautical tourism opportunities in Spain. The CME is a maritime industry organization that brings together sector stakeholders.
• Universities (Valencia, Alicante)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPobla Marina has signed agreements with different universities for promotion of nautical sports and marine biology degree programs. Marina Greenwich also collaborates with University of Valencia for water quality research.
• Oceansnell Environmental ConsultancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarina Nou Fontana, Marina de Dénia, and Marina El Portet commissioned Oceansnell to conduct environmental compatibility studies on posidonia oceanica conservation in the LIC Marina Alta marine area.
• Universidad de AlicanteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor César Bordehore from the Ecology Department participated in presenting environmental studies on nautical recreation compatibility with posidonia oceanica conservation.
• Oceanogràfic ValenciaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted 'Proyecto Xàbia' environmental study on marine ecosystem health in coordination with member ports.
• Federación de Vela de la Comunidad ValencianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPobla Marina collaborates with the Valencian Sailing Federation for competitions and training activities, including hosting the Copa de España de Catamaranes.
• Federación de Piragüismo de la Comunidad ValencianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarina Burriananova has a convention with the Valencian Canoeing Federation for sports promotion, serving as home base for national teams and hosting the European Kayak Polo Championship.
• Ayuntamiento de XàbiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner for the Sea Weekend Xàbia event at Marina Nou Fontana, supporting nautical tourism development and event promotion.
• Conselleria de Obras Públicas (Regional Government)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with regional public works ministry for port infrastructure planning, concession renewals, and masterplan development for ports in Dénia and Xàbia areas.
• Maremoto (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial sponsor of Sea Weekend Xàbia event at Marina Nou Fontana.
• Náutica Mengual (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Sea Weekend Xàbia event.
• Aedas Homes (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Sea Weekend Xàbia event.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Autoritat Portuària de València: Public port authority managing commercial and passenger port infrastructure in Valencia. Comparable to Agrupación as a port-side governance and infrastructure body in the same geography, though it oversees commercial shipping rather than sports marinas specifically.

Direct peers

• Port Adriano (Mallorca): Large Spanish marina in Mallorca operated under similar concession economics with berths, commercial tenants, and nautical services. Comparable to the larger member marinas (e.g., Marina Salinas, Marina Greenwich) in scale and business mix.
• Port Vell (Barcelona): Urban sports and tourist marina in Barcelona offering berths, commercial, and tourism services. Comparable to Valencia-region member marinas in product offering and Mediterranean nautical tourism positioning.
• Real Club Náutico de Valencia: Historic yacht club in Valencia with marina berths and member services. Comparable to member marinas that combine club memberships with berth rental and sailing activities in the same regional market.
• Club de Mar Mallorca: Premium marina and yacht club in Palma de Mallorca with berth leases and concierge services. Comparable in scale and premium-service positioning to flagship member marinas such as Marina Greenwich.
• Confederación de Asociaciones de Puertos Deportivos y Turísticos de España: National-level association representing sports and tourist marinas across Spain. Comparable to Agrupación as an industry body advocating for marina concessionaires at the federal level, with overlapping membership objectives.
• European Confederation of Marina Industries (ECMI): European-level trade body representing marina operators and yacht harbours. Comparable to Agrupación as an industry association but operating at a broader geographic scope; relevant for benchmarking association-led advocacy models.

Emerging players

• Clúster Marítimo Español (CME): Spanish maritime industry cluster bringing together shipbuilders, ports, and nautical tourism operators. Already a partner of Agrupación; comparable as a strategic coordination body with partial overlap in nautical tourism advocacy.
• The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA): UK-based association running the Gold Anchor marina quality accreditation scheme. Comparable to Agrupación in promoting quality standards and collective representation for member marinas, with a different geographic focus.

Others

• ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations): Global federation of marine industry associations covering recreational boating, marinas, and equipment. Comparable as the umbrella industry body that Agrupación's international trade show participation is designed to connect into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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