FIMAR, the International Sea Fair between 7-9 June 2024 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
The nautical and marine-maritime sector meets again during the 13th edition of this popular event, in the Santa Catalina Cruise port area. The fair is dedicated exclusively to the world of the seas, oceans, and the marine-maritime sector. Exhibitors from various sectors related to the sea will meet on the Santa Catalina Cruise Pier.
In 2024 edition, the International Sea Fair focuses on ‘Marine culture and science at the service of biodiversity’, highlighting the importance and potential of algae.
The 8th FIMAR, The International Sea Fair this weekend, 7-9 June will occupy the Sanapú Pier with an extensive leisure program, stands, and informative talks about the current reality of the oceans. The 2024 Fair will open in a new location, at the Sanapú Dock, between the Poema del Mar aquarium and the Onda Atlántica Footbridge.
More than 50 exhibitors have already registered for this 13th edition of the fair, which will have about 80 stands, an extensive program of citizen leisure, a children’s area, and a restaurant area. The Portuguese population of Viana do Castelo will be the guest city at FIMAR 2024, which will feature a parade and a performance by the Canarian band Los Coquillos.
The opening hours of the fair, free access
Friday 10:30-20:00
Saturday 10:30-20:00
Sunday 10:30-15:00The FIMAR 2024 program (as always, free access) includes demonstrations on the Port’s water surface, family activities and a children’s area, a helicopter rescue exhibition from the Canary Islands Air Command, and boat visits to the Port (without the need for registration, in order of arrival) and visits to the Navy, Maritime Rescue, and Civil Guard ships.
The fair also houses a gastronomic area. The agenda also includes a concert by the band Los Coquillos, scheduled for Sunday, at 13:00.
New to this day is the celebration of a parade at 12:00 on Sunday at the FIMAR site.Furthermore, within the informative aspect of FIMAR, special mention is required of the talks and presentations open to the public. In this edition, around thirty presentations will be given.
🛳⛴ The Port Authority of Las Palmas offers guided boat tours of the inland waters of the Port of Las Palmas.
On Friday and Saturday: 11:00, 13:00, 15:30 and 17:30
On Sunday: at 11:00 and 13:00🛳⛴ Likewise, two ships will also be exhibited so that the public who wishes can access the interior and visit them. Specifically, these are the Navy ship ‘Meteroro’ and the Maritime Rescue ship ‘Miguel de Cervantes’, both located at the Sanapú Dock.
