1. Antalya
Sports: Football, golf, basketball, volleyball
Contribution: Antalya, one of the popular cities of the Mediterranean Region, is of great importance especially in terms of sports tourism. The city is preferred as a camp center for football teams in the winter months and hosts thousands of local and foreign athletes annually thanks to its large football fields and modern training facilities. While Antalya's ideal climate conditions allow athletes to work efficiently throughout the year, the region also has great potential in terms of golf tourism. Antalya has world-famous golf courses and has strengthened its place in the sector with the international golf tournaments organized. Indoor sports such as basketball and volleyball in the city are also supported by high-quality facilities and host national and international organizations. Sports tourism contributes to Antalya's economy and makes the city an attractive destination for both professional and amateur athletes.
2. Muğla (Bodrum, Fethiye, Marmaris)
Sports: Diving, sailing, rowing, surfing, water sports
Contribution: Muğla is one of the most popular regions in Turkey for water sports and marine activities. Coastal towns such as Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye are important destinations that host tourists from all over the world every year. Muğla offers rich underwater life and diving opportunities in clear waters for diving enthusiasts, and the region also hosts international diving events. In addition, water sports such as sailing and surfing see great participation, especially with international competitions on the windy coasts of Bodrum. Water sports festivals and sailing competitions organized in Muğla make significant contributions to the regional economy. Water sports centers, training services and marine activities in the city offer visitors opportunities to receive training at both professional and amateur levels. Muğla's unique natural beauties and touristic attraction once again reveal how important a center this region is for sports tourism.
