Marina de Portimão has been named “Best Marina in Southern Europe” at the 2025 World Luxury Travel Awards, the gala ceremony of which took place in Barcelona.
This distinction is the result of both public voting and the assessment of an international panel of experts, recognising excellence in service, attention to detail, infrastructure quality, style and design, efficiency, customer feedback, marketing, diversity, location, and overall expertise of Portimão Marina.
Located in the heart of the Algarve, by the River Arade estuary, Marina de Portimão stands out for its modern infrastructure, accommodating up to 620 vessels, including superyachts up to 50 metres, and offering a comprehensive, bespoke service of the highest standard. Open 365 days a year, it welcomes boats from more than 20 nationalities, with direct access to some of the region’s most stunning beaches and caves.
In addition to its nautical facilities, the marina provides full technical support services, including a boatyard equipped with a 50-ton and a 300-ton Travel Lift – the largest of its kind in Portugal. In terms of leisure and hospitality, the marina features a lively commercial area, a private beach, and an ocean pool – distinctive facilities highly valued by both national and international visitors. It also boasts a renowned 4-star hotel – the NH Hotel Marina Portimão – offering high-quality accommodation for all guests.
Marina de Portimão is also a pioneer in environmental sustainability practices, incorporating selective waste collection systems, wastewater treatment, electric vehicle charging stations, solar energy, and environmental education programmes, reinforcing its commitment to protecting the marine environment.
The World Luxury Travel Awards recognition further strengthens Marina de Portimão's position as a leading player in luxury nautical tourism, contributing to the reputation of both Portimão and the Algarve as premier destinations for high-end maritime travel.
