Erzurum (Palandöken)
Sports: Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, football
Contribution: Erzurum is one of the most important centers of winter sports tourism in Turkey. Palandöken Ski Resort appeals to professional athletes and amateurs with its modern ski slopes, wide snowboarding tracks and ice skating areas of international standards. Erzurum is also one of the cities that offer the best conditions for winter sports enthusiasts. With its high-quality facilities, hotels, ski schools and equipment rental opportunities, Erzurum offers its guests a perfect winter holiday experience. In addition, the region has become one of the centers of winter tourism by hosting various international events for sports such as skiing and snowboarding throughout the year. Erzurum's Palandöken Ski Resort is used as an important camp center for football teams as well as winter sports. During certain periods of the year, football teams organize preparation camps here, offering a wide range of training opportunities for both winter sports and football.
Kayseri (Erciyes)
Sports: Skiing, snowboarding, football
Contribution: Kayseri is one of the most important winter sports centers in the Eastern Anatolia Region, and Erciyes Ski Center is a perfect destination for ski and snowboard enthusiasts. Erciyes appeals to all levels with its modern ski slopes, wide tracks and new generation ski equipment. Offering a unique winter holiday experience for both local and foreign tourists, Erciyes is one of the most popular ski resorts in the region. Kayseri has also become an important center for football camps. The city's modern football fields, large training areas and 4-season suitable climate conditions allow football teams to camp in both summer and winter. The Erciyes region of Kayseri offers an environment where football teams can successfully carry out their training and preparation processes in addition to winter sports. This combination makes Kayseri attractive in terms of both winter holidays and sports tourism.