Thalassa 2026 festival to return to Limassol seafront on October 10
The fifth Thalassa festival will offer interactive maritime activities for children, young people and the public in Limassol.
Limassol, Cyprus. The fifth Thalassa 2026 festival will take place on October 10 at the Limassol Multifunctional Seaside Park along the Molos promenade, offering a day of interactive activities focused on shipping and the sea.
Limassol, Cyprus. Jointly organised by the Shipping Deputy Ministry and Limassol municipality, the event will run from 9am to 7pm under the message “Experience the sea – Get to know Shipping”.
Maritime education and activities
The festival is intended to bring the public closer to the sea and the maritime sector through creative, educational and hands-on experiences.
Organisers said particular emphasis will be placed on introducing children and young people to different aspects of shipping, while encouraging maritime and environmental awareness among the public.
The event will also present the sea as a source of education, employment and economic activity, in addition to leisure and sport. Visitors will be able to learn about shipping, the blue economy, and study and career opportunities in the maritime sector.
Previous festival
The festival was last held in 2024, when 43 organisations and public bodies participated in a programme of educational, entertainment and water-based activities, according to the official account of the fourth event.
That edition opened with the “Run for Seafarers”, organised in cooperation with the International Transport Workers’ Federation under the message “We run for the seafarers who bring the world to us”.
It also included a swimming excursion at the ancient port of Amathus, five free cruises, jet ski races and a flyboard demonstration.
A vessel procession involving the Naval Command, Port and Marine Police, Fisheries Department and VTS Vasiliko Terminal was part of the opening ceremony. The event concluded with a concert by Greek singer-songwriter Kostis Maraveyas.
European Maritime Day
The 2026 festival follows Limassol’s hosting of European Maritime Day in May, which was jointly organised by the Shipping Deputy Ministry, Limassol municipality and the European Commission.
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