Everything ready for the 15th Sant Antoni de Portmany Maritime Fair

Sant Antoni is getting ready for a new edition of the Maritime Fair, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year with four days of activities, shows and entertainment for all ages.

The fair will take place from the 24th to the 27th of September along the Passeig de la Mar and Passeig de ses Fonts.

The event will begin on Thursday, 24th of September, at 11 a.m. with the opening of the market.

In the afternoon, from 5.30 p.m., a musical parade will kick off the entertainment programme, followed by the official opening at 7 p.m., with all the participating companies taking part.

On Friday, activities will begin at 11 a.m., while on Saturday and Sunday the programme will start at 10.45 a.m. and continue throughout the day.

The programme includes activities aimed particularly at families, with workshops, storytelling, rides, traditional games and music in the children's area. Alongside the various performances, the red dragon will also return this year, one of the fair's most popular attractions.

Councillor for Tourism, Local Economic Development and Festivities, Miguel Tur, highlighted: “The Maritime Fair is now a well-established event that, year after year, marks the end of summer and is eagerly awaited by both children and adults. It is a fair designed to be enjoyed by the whole family and open to both residents and visitors, offering gastronomy, crafts, art and plenty of activities for everyone.”

Martha Velandia, representative of the organising company Fusión Medieval, explained that the Maritime Fair has established itself as a major event not only in Ibiza but also at national level, becoming part of the calendar of Spain's most important maritime fairs. “This year we are placing a particular focus on family entertainment, with a daytime schedule designed to allow people of all ages to enjoy the fair. As a new feature, a new company from the island will be taking part in this edition, presenting a variety of acrobatic shows. These will be joined by musical performances, dancing, parades, a children's area with manual rides and traditional games, among many other activities.”