Activities

BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

From October 14th to 18th

The organizer “Fira Barcelona” is preparing for the new edition of the Barcelona International Boat Show with a view to gather together in the Port Vell of Barcelona a great selection of yachts and latest products of the major brands in yachting, as well as to attract domestic and international customers, key stakeholders of the sector and to showcase once again its status as one of the most important nautical events in Spain and across Europe.

VALENCIA BOAT SHOW

From 28th October to 1st November 2026

Since its first edition, Valencia Boat Show has combined the sale of boats and accessories with nautical exhibitions, technical talks and presentations. With three different areas for professionals and the general public, the boat show has created an area dedicated to the exhibition of new boats, engines, electronics, services and maintenance, with direct access to the sea. In addition to a work space with a sheet of water designed for professionals, and focused on connoisseur visitors and users of nautical and professionals in the sector.

METSTRADE

From November 17th to 19th, 2026

The METSTRADE Show is the world's largest trade show for marine equipment, materials and systems. In addition to the nautical leisure industry in general, this international show has room for three more specialized sectors: superyachts, marinas and refits, which are encompassed within three specialized pavilions, each of which offers a smaller independent exhibition within the larger context of METSTRADE Show.

PALMA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

From April 28th to May 1st, 2027

Palma International Boat Show turns the Balearic Islands into a focal point of professional and recreational yachting, and hosts presentations of globally renown products of an industry that is considered strategic for the economy of the Balearic Islands. Apart from exhibiting vessels of new construction, equipment and nautical services, the show has a large exhibition of yachts over 24 m of length and an area dedicated to refit and repair companies.

EMPLOYERS’ ASSOCIATION AND CLUSTER: STRATEGIC ENTITIES FOR THE BALEARIC MARINE INDUSTRY

September 17th, 2025

On September 17th, AENIB and the Balearic Marine Cluster will hold a key event for the sector at the Port Center of the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands: “Employers’ Association and Cluster: Strategic Entities for the Balearic Marine Industry”. This essential meeting will bring together institutions, companies, and professionals at the APB Port Centre from 10:30 a.m. to 01:30 p.m., showcasing the strength and diversity of the marine industry in the Balearic Islands, and consolidating the islands as a reference hub in the Mediterranean.

SANTA EULALIA NAUTICAL FAIR

From April 25th to 27th, 2025

Do not miss the Santa Eulalia's Nautical Fair from April 25th to 27th, 2025 at the Marina's breakwater! A unique event for sea lovers, people curious about innovation and nautical field's professionals.

OPEN DOORS 2026

From April 25th to 26th, 2026

The event will once again turn the port into the meeting point for sea lovers, maritime patrimony, art and nautical activity.

2ND SEAFARING FAIR

October 18th and 19th, 2025

Andratx's Council hosts this fiar, which will be a meeting point for companies, athletes, artesans and visitors, with the purpose of promoting a local marine culture and highlight the economic and touristic potential of the area.

II ENCUENTRO CON LA MAR

October 20, 2025

The Maritime and Logistics Cluster of the Balearic Islands is organizing the “II Meeting with the Sea” at the Aubamar Convention Center. Topics such as circular economy and marine waste, innovation and sustainability in coastal tourism, and marine ecosystems will be addressed throughout the event.

2ND NAUTICAL SOCIAL FORUM

May 14th, 2025

On next Wednesday, May 14th, from 5 PM, the Balearic Portuary Authority's Port Centre (APB) will be the stage of the 2nd Gacet Náutica's Forum, a meeting that puts out an immovable debate about the present and the future of seamanship in the Balearic Islands: the social access to the sea.

PALMA'S PORT REORGANISATION

December 4th, 2024

Última Hora's Economical Forum hosts a talk where nautical field's experts will discuss Palma's port reorganisation project, highlighting the city's consensus, the economy, the territory's connectivity and the industrial competitivity.

ANNUAL ASSEMBLY + AENIB'S SEA GALA

AENIB holds its annual assembly and gala. The event will feature broad participation from representatives of its member companies, as well as authorities from the Balearic Government. During the gala, the 15th Nautical Sector Awards Ceremony will take place, where AENIB honors outstanding individuals and organizations in the field.

NATIONAL MARITIME CONGRESS

The Royal Spanish Naval League and the Spanish Maritime Hub organize the Maritime National Congress, in which the reality  that the Spanish maritime field is going through will be discussed, as well as it's near future.

This Congress tries to give a greater visibility to the maritime sector, appealing to creating a maritime awareness in Spain that is useful as a dynamic economic element through all the implied actors.

'RECUPERAM LA MAR' CONGRESS

May 21st, 2025

The next Tuesday, on May 21st, CIFP L'Embat will host the talk "Recuperam la Mar", an event that will reunite companies of the nautical field, local ONGs, ex-students and students to talk about susteinability and maritime industry.

ICOMIA CONGRESS

From May 25th to 29th, 2025

Spain hosts for the first time the Congress ICOMIA/IFBSO, that will take place in a strategic location for the nautical field, Palma's city, the heart of the Balearic Islands. 

V ALCUDIAMAR-PROJECTE HOME BALEARS REGATTA

From May 31st and June 1st, 2025

Boats from different yacht clubs on the island take part in the Alcudiamar Cup for Projecte Home Balears, a regatta with a strong ethos of solidarity. The entire proceeds are destined in benefit of the entity “Projecte Home”, which focuses on prevention and treatment of addictions and social rehabilitation of persons affected by them.

NAUTICAL CONGRESS

March 13th and 14th,  2025

The Nautical Congress reunites one more year more than 500 professionals of the nautical field to ecnourage the debate about the most important topics that conform the industry's agenda, with motivating tlaks, analysis, reflections and guidelines for action.

MEDITERRANEAN SUPERYACHT FORUM

April 28th and 29th, 2026

The Superyacht Group and the Balearic Marine Cluster will organize an strategic hink tank and an experiential event in Palma, on April 28th and 29th, 2026.

VIU EL PORT

June 7th, 2025

Following the successful turnout of the first edition, the Balearic Port Authority is once again organizing an open day to showcase the work carried out at the port and to bring the sea closer to the public. On Saturday, 7th of June, the Port of Maó will open its doors for the event “Viu el port”, a day full of activities and workshops for the whole family.

BLUE HORIZON PLAZA

From April 29th to May 2nd 2026

A new space designed by AENIB and ANEN in collaboration with Sea Teach to host meetings, discussions, and networking events during the Palma International Boat Show. 

THE SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA

From June 24th to 26th, 2026

Top-level yacht racing is set to go ahead at Superyacht Cup Palma (SYC) 2021 with a new-look event adapted to local pandemic restrictions. Organisers have put the focus firmly on the racing in the Bay of Palma with the shoreside venue relocating to Superyacht Cup’s long-standing race management collaborator Real Club Nautico De Palma (RCNP).

SPLASH DAYS JAUME VERMELL

From 22nd to 24th July 2026

From July 22 to 24, Jaume Vermell Nàutica will bring together the latest innovations in the nautical sector in Porto Cristo, featuring sea trials, exclusive boats, and experiences designed to enjoy the sea at sunset.

COPA DEL REY VELA MAPFRE

From August 1st to 8th, 2026

Copa del Rey Mapfre is a major event, boasting of more 2000 participants from more 30 countries, and over 3000 persons involved in the regatta on a daily basis, both shoreside and at sea. Publication of the Notice of Race earlier in the year marks the official start of the event, hosted by the Real Club Náutico de Palma.

ILLES BALEARS CLÀSSICS REGATTA

From August 11st to 15th, 2026

The Illes Balears Clàssics regatta will, once again, turn the bay of Palma into a beautiful spectacle of classic ships sailing at full sail. The event, organized by Club de Mar Mallorca, will be celebrated from August 11st to 15th.

CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL

From September 8th to 13th, 2026

Since 1977, the Yachting Festival has been held every year in September in the sparkling bay of Cannes, in a luxurious and elegant universe. It is the first show of the nautical season, the most important meeting afloat in Europe, bringing together the actors of navigation who exhibit their many new products in preview.

IBIZA JOYSAIL

From September 17th to 20th, 2026

Ibiza JoySail is a new and exciting sailing event in one of Europe´s most exclusive destinations. STP Shipyard and Marina Ibiza welcome the sailors and guests for four days of thrilling racing and excellent events.

MONACO YACHT SHOW

From September 23rd to 26th, 2026

Since 1991, Monaco Yacht Show, which has been committed to promoting creative excellence in the world of superyachts, has brought together the main players in international yachting in a unique setting.

In this new edition, the Monaco Boat Show has developed its thematic exhibition areas with the desire to offer its visitors a complete immersion in the world of superyachts.

BLUE4SCHOOLS

December 4th, 2025

Sea Teach is organizing the Blue4Schools event on December 4 at the Port Authority building. A day aimed at introducing young people to Blue Education, where topics such as good nautical practices, environmental sustainability and commitment to the environment will be addressed. 

BOOT DÜSSELDORF

From January 17th to 25th, 2026

Boot Düsseldorf has been the homeport and powerhouse of international water sports for 53 years. It offers navigation in all its facets and has the best brands on board. Both sailers and power boaters will find a wide range of boats here, from speedboats and beginners' boats to luxury yachts.

JAUME VERMELL: 40TH ANNIVERSARY CAP CAMARAT

The model Cap Camarat of Jeanneau turns 40. Jaume Vermell will organize an exclusive event on the beach of Es Trenc to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this yacht model, globally renowned for providing a perfect balance between performance and comfort.

BLUE GENERATION

The company Sea Teach participates in the International Conference of the BlueGeneration Project, which will take place on September 29 at the Mallorca Chamber of Commerce. A conference where experts from organizations in the blue sector will discuss the opportunities and needs of the sector, in addition to publicizing the itineraries that exist for young people towards a future blue career.

LIVING WORK TREATMENTS

October 30th, 2024

The Centre de la Mar, SOIB's National Nautical Reference Centre, will carry out on October 30th its IV Technical Talk, intended for educational and trainng personnel and professionals of the field.

NAUTICAL CLUBS NATIONAL CONGRESS

The Nautical Clubs National Congress can be considered as a very singular case in the analysis and treatment of the nautical clubs, counting on Autonomic Comunnities as well as Interest Ports of the General State.

CONGRESS OF NAVAL ENGINEERING AND MARITIME INDUSTRY

The Association of Naval and Oceanic Engineers of Spain (AINE) celebrates in Palma its 61st National Congress of Naval Engineering and Maritime Industry. This year, naval and maritime industry professionals in Spain will attend more than 35 presentations and round tables that will be held under the theme “The sea. Green impulse towards decarbonization”.

A SEA OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT

On May 24, AENIB members are invited to attend a virtual round table entitled 'The nautical sector of the Balearic Islands: a sea of ​​opportunities for training and employment', through which it will be announced to companies of the nautical sector all the services of the SOIB in the matter of training and occupation.

MYBA CHARTER SHOW

Marina Port Vell Barcelona hosts one of the reference fairs for superyachts renting. An event in which, in addition to admiring the ships exposition of wide lenghts, you will be able to enjoy different related to the industry, such as the Superyachts' Chefs Contest.

BALEARIC YACHT SHOW 2021

This year's edition will be a little bit different, as we will be joining forces with Palma International Boat Show to create a full experience both online and off. We are also preparing more superb conferences and workshops as well as some exciting new networking features.