Nauplia was founded in 2015 with the aim of becoming the largest network of marinas in Spain and Portugal.
Thanks to optimised management and marinas in unique locations, Nauplia Capital is now regarded as the benchmark marina network.
With a total of nine strategically located marinas across Spain, at Nauplia we offer an unrivalled experience for sea and sailing enthusiasts.
At Nauplia Capital, we strive to offer our clients a unique experience, and we do so thanks to:
Expansion and enhancement of high-quality services
Improved infrastructure
A wide range of water activities
Collaboration between teams
Nauplia Capital is established as a private equity group with the primary objective of acquiring and managing marinas in Spain and Portugal.
The first marina is acquired: Marina de Gijón with an 80% stake in the joint venture (UTE).
Two years later, Nauplia Capital acquires 53.4% of Port Torredembarra, S.A.
Empuriaport becomes part of the Nauplia Capital group with a 75% stake, as the third marina.
Acquisition of 100% of the Port Nautic Castelló boatyard, completing the offering.
Nauplia Capital acquires an additional 10.47% of Port Torredembarra, S.A., reaching a total stake of 63.9%.
Port Segur-Calafell joins the group with a 22.5% stake.
In February, 100% of Marina de Baiona, located on the Atlantic coast, is acquired.
Marina Hércules, in Ceuta, becomes part of the Nauplia Capital group, as the seventh marina in the group.
In November, Nauplia Capital increases its stake in Port Torredembarra to 75%.
Nauplia Capital acquires Marina Port Premià, which becomes the eighth marina in the group.
In July 2025, Marina Burriananova joins the Nauplia Capital group, 100% owned by Uruk Capital.
Acquisition of 49.8% of Marina Lanzarote, becoming the group’s 9th marina and the first in the Canary Islands.
Jose Manuel Arrojo
Chairman and CEO
Current: Chairman and CEO of Nauplia Capital, S.L. and Managing Partner of Aralia Asesores, S.L.
1994 – 2003: CEO of BSN, S.V.B., Managing Director at Banco Santander.
1988 – 1994: Head of Research, Head of Corporate Finance and member of the Board of Directors of AB Asesores Bursátiles.
1983 – 1988: Audit Team Leader at Arthur Andersen.
Jesús de Luis Cavero
Corporate Vice Chairman
Current: Board member of Port Torredembarra and Marina d’Empuriabrava.
Managing Partner, Topaz Consulting, S.L. Business, tax, accounting and labour advisory, auditing and consulting.
1989 – 1996: Board Secretary and Operations Director at FG Inversiones Bursátiles.
1984 – 1989: Senior Auditor, Arthur Andersen.
Rubén Hernández
General Manager
Current: General Manager, Nauplia Capital
2021-2024: Management, Club Nàutic Garraf
2001-2021: COPISA, with management of Vilanova Grand Marina & Shipyard
2009: Master’s in Infrastructure Management (UPC)
2005: Master’s in Business Management (UNED – 2005)
2001: Civil Engineer (Roads, Canals and Ports) (UPC)
Jesús Rodríguez
Management Control
Current – 2024: Management Control, Nauplia Capital
2015-2024: Head of investment analysis and project control. Altamira Asset Management
2007-2011: General Manager. Natalva Innova. Energy efficiency projects
2000-2007: Procam. Investment analyst and management control.¡
1992-2000: Audit team leader. Banco Santander