In 2025, Setur Marinas hosted vibrant art, sports, and festival events along Turkey's coastlines, enriching cultural experiences for all.
Setur Marinas has concluded a fulfilling year at its marinas located along the coasts of the Marmara, Aegean, and Mediterranean Seas. Through special events where culture, art, gastronomy, and sports converge with the sea, participants were offered the opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of the marinas.
As Turkey's leading marina chain, Setur Marinas completed 2025 with a rich event calendar that provided unforgettable experiences for its guests and sea enthusiasts. Throughout the year, cultural and artistic gatherings, gastronomy events, sports organizations, and festivals transformed the marinas into vibrant centers of life and attraction.
The heart of cultural and artistic events beat at Setur Marinas in 2025. In addition to hosting prestigious organizations such as the Kaş Jazz Festival, it elevated the energy with Turkey's first hobby and activity festival, Big Boyz. Unique projects like 'Art on the Boat' blended art, music, creativity, and dance, providing participants with inspiring moments. These gatherings once again proved that the marinas are also vibrant cultural centers.
With its continuous support for sports and athletes, Setur Marinas became one of the key meeting points throughout the year by hosting numerous national and international competitions. It hosted hundreds of athletes at the Kaş stage of the 24th International Arena AquaChallenge Swimming Championships and supported the International Ayvalık Half Marathon as a main sponsor. Prestigious events such as the TAYK August 30 BMW Borusan Automotive Cup, the 13th TAYK–Eker Olympos Regatta Sailing Festival, and the TAYK J70 Races brought sailing enthusiasts together. The newest addition to Setur Marinas, Demre Marina, played a leading role in the TAYK Setur Marinas St. Nicholas Demre Cup Yacht Race. Setur Marinas also served as the starting point for the 27th Western Anatolia Rally organized by the Classic Automobile Club in Ayvalık.
In 2025, Setur Marinas continued its mission to create social benefit and awareness. With the 8th Classic Boats Gathering, it reintroduced culturally and historically significant classic boats to maritime culture. In collaboration with the Kadıköy Ahenk Lions Club, it connected special participants with sailing during the 'Sail Towards Barriers' event. As part of Environmental Week, it hosted students with the Marine Life Protection Association to raise environmental awareness and supported environmental cleaning activities in Antalya, Ayvalık, and Yalova.
Throughout the year, Setur Marinas was at the center of the maritime industry with its digital and environmentally friendly marina solutions at numerous prestigious fairs, both in Turkey and worldwide. These included Boot Düsseldorf, Bosphorus Boat Show, MAST Izmir Boat Show, Artı Boat Show Ankara, and the inaugural Bodrum Boat Show. Setur Marinas seized opportunities to develop sectoral collaborations at these platforms.
In December, Setur Marinas held year-end events across all its marinas and trade centers, celebrating 2025 with enthusiasm. Following a successful and fulfilling year, Setur Marinas will continue to host cultural and artistic events that connect with the sea, offer diverse experiences to its guests, and contribute to organizations that support sports in the upcoming period.
Source: www.denizhaber.com
