Water Sports
The crossroads of Europe and Asia surrounded by the Black Sea, the Mediterranean, and Aegean and Marmara seas, Turkey is the heart of water sports. Turkey is a peninsula awaiting its visitors to explore the seas of magnificently unique regions.
Sailing
Sailing which has originated from the perfect harmony of boat and wind, is nowadays categorized as recreational sailing and race sailing.Many coastal areas specifically by the Aegean and the Mediterranean Seas offer beautiful spots and excellent winds where one can let go with the waves and take pleasure in sailing. Bursa, Izmir, Muğla and Adana are some of the coastal provinces popular for their strong winds.
Rafting
Rafting, a team sport aimed at steering a raft without getting overturned among wild waves, is a popular sports activity in many locations from north to south of Turkey.Rivers with varying degrees of difficulty from 1 to 6 such as Manavgat in Antalya province, Firtina in Rize and Çoruh River in Artvin province invite rafting enthusiasts to embark on a rafting adventure and revel in the foaming waters.
Under Water Diving
Turkey attracts particular attention for its diving centers in the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea and the natural beauty of the seas.Numerous diving centers and their experienced teams will open doors to a whole new world where you can experience a different dimension of freedom.
A great variety of fish species, coral reefs, wrecks and all other underwater beauties are waiting to welcome diving lovers at diving destinations such as Kaş in Anatlya province, Çeşme in Izmir province and Bodrum in addition to Fethiye in Muğla province.
Yachting
Surrounded by seas on three sides, Turkey is also a convenient location for yacht tourism.Numerous bays, each of them more beautiful and unique than the other, are ready to welcome you.
Located along the coast from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea region, bays such as Kuşadasi in Aydin province or Çelebi Marina in Antalya province are waiting for visitors to explore the natural and historical heritage of the area.
Windsurfing is another activity that can be done at the windy coasts of the Marmara and Aegean seas.
