Nauta – Mediterranean Boat Show

Nauta, the boat show of Southern Italy

The Nauta – Mediterranean Boat Show is the leading trade fair dedicated to recreational boating in Southern Italy. Every year, between late winter and early spring, the event brings the SiciliaFiera exhibition center to life in the municipality of Misterbianco, in the Province of Catania, just a few kilometers from the regional capital. It is considered the largest indoor boat show in Southern Italy and has carved out a prominent role in the Italian and European nautical exhibition landscape.

A showcase spanning over 27,000 square meters

The exhibition covers more than 27,000 square meters of indoor space, distributed across halls C1, C2, and C3 of the Sicilian exhibition hub. The show features motorboats, sailboats, inflatables of all sizes, mega yachts, sport fishing equipment, technical accessories, apparel, and nautical services. A distinctive feature of Nauta is the high percentage of shipyards exhibiting directly: approximately 70% of exhibitors are manufacturers, confirming the event's credibility within the industry.

Exhibitors, brands, and sectors

Every year, the show attracts over a hundred exhibitors, including national and international shipyards, dealers, and related industry companies. Alongside the vessels, ample space is dedicated to sport fishing, accessories, and services, with occasional forays into the automotive world thanks to prestigious brands. The event is held under the patronage of Confindustria Nautica and collaborates with the Port System Authority of the Eastern Sicilian Sea, reflecting its strong institutional roots.

Conferences and networking

In addition to the exhibition, Nauta hosts conferences, round tables, and technical meetings focused on the development prospects of the yachting industry, port infrastructure, and the blue economy in Southern Italy. These sessions make the show not just a commercial showcase, but also a hub for dialogue between businesses, institutions, and industry professionals.

A landmark event for Misterbianco and Sicily

With a turnover exceeding ten million euros and tens of thousands of visitors, Nauta serves as a major economic driver for Misterbianco, the Province of Catania, and all of Sicily. The strategic location of SiciliaFiera, which is easily accessible and offers thousands of parking spaces, makes it a convenient destination for both boating enthusiasts and professional industry operators.