Sport in Antalya

Antalya offers a wide range of activities and sports to do, thanks to its favorable climatic conditions and geographic location make this city a wonderful place for sport. His clearest waters, diving enthusiasts a good opportunity to the waters off the coast, and in Antalya are possible in the enjoyment of winter sports in the middle of the summer living or extreme feelings skiing or rafting in the beautiful canyons. Golfing in Antalya is a unique experience with first-class courses to play. No doubt this wonderful place will never disappoint them, enjoy the sport.

Throughout the year, Antalya hosts numerous sporting events including the international beach volleyball, triathlon and canoeing competitions.

Rafting
Rafting takes place in the Koprulu Canyon National Park. The Manavagat River offers great opportunities for rafting enthusiasts. Koprucay has been one of the most beautiful rafting centres in the country. There are a few places in the city, to organize trips, including transport and equipment.

Golf
Belek is only 30 km from the centre of Antalya, is undoubtedly a paradise to enjoy the resort and golf as one of the main destinations of the country. With an average temperature of 28 ° C in October to 15 C in January and 300 days of sunshine, Belek golf courses are ideal for the reproduction of the whole year. There are several golf clubs in Belek some of them Gloria Golf Club - Antalya Golf Club - TAT International Golf Club - National Golf Club Gloria Golf Resort - Gloria Verde Resort - Gloria Select Villas - Tatbeach Golf Hotel - Siren Golf Hotel - Arcadia Resort Hotel - Belconti Resort Hotel - Club Hotel Rixos.




Diving
Diving is gaining popularity in the Mediterranean, particularly in Antalya. Lara and Konyalti are two beaches, offer great opportunities beach diving. The travertine goes to the depths of 14 to 25 meters. Konyalti offers a natural habitat for marine life to see. Dove Island, west of Antalya is another place to dive. It is shallow and the soil is sandy, ideal for beginners, while the northeast shore offers a challenging dive for experienced divers, with its rocky outcroppings at a depth of 22 meters.

Skiing
Winter sports in Antalya are gaining popularity. Saklikent in the Beydag mountain chain in 1850m. is a short-season ski resort in the 50 km west of Antalya (1 hour by bus) offers the opportunity to ski and swim in the sea on the same day. The season opens at the end of December and provides enthusiasts with the opportunity to ski until mid-April.

Climbing
The Beydag mountain chain offers great opportunities for climbing. It has peaks of 600 - 3086 m, with a variety of geological and typographical features. Enthusiasts can see the climbing Tekedorugu, Bakirli Dag, Tahtalidag and Kizlar Sivrisi.

Fishing
Fishing in Antalya, as in all countries, with leisure purposes and in non-prohibited areas. Amateur equipment and non-commercial, multi-addictive lines to be used and networks should not weigh more than 5 kg.