Some deals are announced with figures and balance sheets, while others are best understood by walking along a pier. Mirazur Capital’s acquisition of a majority stake in Marina Port Vell falls into the latter category. With its 400-meter pier—one of the longest in the Mediterranean—and the capacity to accommodate vessels up to 190 meters in length, this corner of the Port of Barcelona has become a must-visit destination for some of the world’s most impressive superyachts. Now, that story is entering a new chapter: Mirazur Capital, an investment firm headquartered in Monaco with offices in Madrid and Luxembourg, has acquired a majority stake in the marina.
The news, announced on June 29, does not mark a change in direction for Marina Port Vell, but rather a new impetus. Since 2021, the marina has invested more than 20 million euros in expanding its capacity for large vessels and raising its standards of quality and sustainability—a commitment that has positioned it among the most prestigious superyacht marinas in the Mediterranean. The management team, led by Ignacio Erroz, will continue to oversee the marina’s day-to-day operations, ensuring continuity for a management model that has proven successful.
Barcelona, with its sights set on the large yacht
For Erroz, Mirazur Capital’s investment is, above all, an endorsement in every sense of the word. “It represents recognition of the work done by the entire team over the past few years and gives us the means to continue growing while maintaining the excellence that defines us,” explains the CEO. He adds that their ambition extends beyond the marina itself: “We’re embarking on this new phase with the ambition of establishing Barcelona as one of the world’s leading capitals of the industry.”
This is not an empty claim. Located right in the heart of the city—a rarity among large superyacht marinas, which are typically situated far from urban centers—Marina Port Vell offers something no other Mediterranean port can easily replicate: the ability to moor a 190-meter giant just steps away from Las Ramblas.
The Mediterranean: Mirazur Capital’s Playing Field
For Mirazur Capital, with more than 1,000 millones de euros in assets under management, the transaction is not an isolated move but part of a broader strategy: to build a platform of premium marinas in the most coveted nautical locations in the Mediterranean. “It is rare to have the opportunity to invest in a truly irreplaceable asset: a unique location in the heart of Barcelona, an internationally renowned brand, and an extraordinary team,” says Marcos Pellejero Ibáñez, Managing Partner of the firm.
The goal, says Pellejero, is twofold: to raise standards in the yachting sector and to establish superyacht marinas as an institutional asset class in their own right—something that, until now, has been the domain of a handful of specialized operators.
With this transaction, Marina Port Vell welcomes a new partner on its journey, but remains on course: to continue being, berth by berth, one of the leading ports for large yachts in the Mediterranean.
