WHITEWATER SPORTS

The rich natural resources blessed Turkey offers to its numerous rivers excellent opportunities for white water sports (rafting, canoeing, rowing). To this sport, it is advisable to deal with a supplier on the ground in the set. The accessories will be provided: A helmet is mandatory, shoes, jackets and Brillenschnuren for wearing glasses are recommended.

Coruh

The province of Artvin, the Coruh River through, inter alia, for the most part, from rugged cliffs and impassable mountain ranges. The Coruh winds through the mountains, and finally into the Black Sea to lead. The total length measured from the source to its mouth, is approximately 466 km. The river is considered one of the reißendsten flows in the world. It can range from Bayburt from defeated in four stages: Bayburt - Ispir-Yusufeli - Artvin. The best time is from May to August.

Altiparmak

The river Altiparmak, also in the province of Artvin, has its source in the Kackar Mountains, and flows 2 km from the town of Yusufeli, in the Coruh. Wild water sports enthusiasts will find a unique trail through a wildromantisches, surrounded by steep mountain valley. In the river level can be either on or Artvin Erzurum. The district Deftise in the town Sarigöl is as a starting point for the most advantageous course. The route from here to the river mouth in the Coruh is 22 km. The difficulty of the course is 3 to 4 The best time is from May to August.

Köprücay

The Köprücay rises in the Taurus and leads through beautiful canyons before it in the vicinity of Antalya flows into the Mediterranean. The river, which flows underground in volume wins, offers one of the most beautiful course in Turkey.

Manavgat

The Manavgat arises on the eastern slopes of the Taurus and is about 90 km long. Before he joined the ergießt level, he goes on hard disks conglomerate, is in the town of Manavgat a waterfall and crosses the plane, then into the Mediterranean to lead.

Anamur

The Anamur begins as a underground river at the foot of the Taurus Mountains in the mountains Catalyatak, Yellice and Kizcagiz and is then up to 35 km of its mouth into the Mediterranean. The river joins during his run with other rivers and then reached a stately river bed.

Göksu

The most important river in the province of Icel, the Göksu of two, in the Taurus mountains emerging poor. The 260 km long river is between the town of Silifke Tasucu and a delta and leads eventually into the Mediterranean. Among the latter are the cities Akgöl and Para-Deniz lagoons.

Dalaman

Between Marmaris and Fethiye, the Dalaman. In the Kocas mountains near the village Dirmil arisen, he has a length of 229 km. The pastures of the Taurus Mountains Göktepe and Yaylacik durchquerenden small streams feed the stream Dalaman, before he is in close and deep valleys ergießt and 8 km south of Ortaca into the Mediterranean Sea. The chalk cliffs with natural river bed is equipped the water at any time to türkisfarben clear and light blue. Due to the many tourist centres in the Mediterranean and Aegean region, the river known and a popular destination for white water sports enthusiasts.

WATER SPORTS

Water sports

Yachting and sailing

The varied Turkish coast, with its innumerable bays, islands and ancient ruins sites for a yachting and sailing like. The Bosporus and the Sea of Marmara reach sailors in the Aegean and the Mediterranean. The view from a boat on the blue sea, secluded beaches and the beautiful scenery is unparalleled. The anchor can every night in another bay, another golf or another coastal section are ejected.

Marinas line the entire coast between Istanbul and Antalya. Here you can create, catch food, your yacht overtake, shopping, sightseeing tour, Nightlife and more experience The best known and best-equipped marinas Turkey in Izmir, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Datca, Bozburun, Marmaris, Gocek, Fethiye, Kalkan, Kas, Finike, Antalya and Kemer. From airports Antalya, Dalaman, Izmir and Istanbul are transfers to marinas.

UNDERWATER SPORTS

The diving pleasure ungetrübt, learning safely. Crystal Clear Water, pleasant temperatures, steep underwater slopes, exciting tunnel, a rich underwater flora and fauna, evidence of past centuries in the form of ruins and wrecks - the divers paradise off the Turkish coast, even the most demanding diving meet. The best dive spots are along the Aegean and Mediterranean coast near Antalya, Balikesir, Mugla and Canakkale. Numerous diving centers can be found on the spot.

Antalya

Especially recommended that the area Antalya / Kemer. The wreck of the sunken "Paris" is 33 m in depth before the port and is a mandatory exercise for any amateur divers. The islands off Tekirova offer underwater canyons and caves, where Manatafische and - depending on the season - Orkinos, seals and dolphins cavort. For experienced divers, the challenge, the waters around Kalkal ideal. A strong current, cliff diving, a shipwreck and a richly blessed underwater world make the heart of the adventurous diver beat.

Balikesir

On the seabed before Balikesir be - a legend - the city of Atlantis slumber. Although nobody has discovered the diving area around Ayvalik is still a unique, attractive underwater adventure. Popular starting points are the Green Island, the island Yuvarlak Karbala and the stones.

Mugla

In the waters off Datca, Marmaris and Bodrum cavort a variety of colorful fish, dolphins, seals ... 52 starting points alone in Marmaris and various underwater ruins ergötzen each diver heart. Bodrumer The castle also houses an attractive underwater museum.

Canakkale

Saros, Canakkale, awakened the interest of the divers not only because it is not far from Istanbul. In the depths of the Dardanelles are a lot of wrecks and other ancient remains.

HIKING MOUNTAIN CLIMBING

Turkey with its high mountains, high plateau, high plains, dense forests, a rich flora and fauna, mountain hikers and climbers a variety of ways, the beautiful countryside on foot. The most famous mountains of Turkey in the Black Sea region in the Taurus Mountains, in central, northern and southeastern Anatolia. Venerable summit, the climbers each heart beat faster, are inneranatolischen mountain massif of the mountain Erciyes (2,917 m), agriculture (5,137 m), Süphan (4,058 m), Hasan (3,263 m) and the Nemrut (3,050 m) all of which are extinct volcanoes. In the south-east Anatolia Gebirgszone are Taurus or Beydag (3,086 m), the Bolkar (3,524 m), Hakkari Cilo (glacier) and Only (Amanos).

In the seclusion schlummernder peaceful villages and wild romantic rock gardens are nomads, goats and sheep herds often their only companion. Fascinating are the views from the high plateau on snow peaks.

Agri, Eastern Anatolia

The largest and highest mountain in Turkey is the Agri (5,165 m) in Eastern Anatolia. He is not only because of its geological characteristics, but mainly because of the legends that surround him, even famous abroad. The rock is up to 4,000 m from basalt, however, shows even higher in the documents with his andesite lava rocks the typical characteristics of a volcano. About the summit is a glacier cover. On the eastern side of the mountain is the Serdarbulak Alm, 3,896 m on the small Agri. The huge mountain with its meadows, which are up to the snow line hinaufziehen, its glaciers and interesting rock formations fascinated visitors each time anew. From July to September is the best time to climb. This authorisation is required.

Beyadaglar, Antalya

In the western Taurus Mountains which runs parallel to the mountain Beydaglar Gulf of Antalya. The Kizlar is 3,069 meters the highest peak. From high above offers a fantastic view of the Mediterranean and Antalya. Who am on some sleep waived, a fantastic sunrise observed. The mountain is not only popular destination in summer for mountain tourists, but also in winter. Also skydiving is possible. On a clear day the view from berauschender beauty.

Erciyes, Central Anatolia

The extinct, 3,916 m high volcano, with its always with snow-covered peaks, the highest mountain Mittelanatoliens and symbol of the city of Kayseri. His lava covering thousands of years ago the plains and valleys and firmed behind to a soft tufa stone, from the erosion of interesting rock formations emerged, such as the famous fairy chimneys in Cappadocia. The mountain is not only for hiking, but also for winter sports. On the eastern slope is located at an altitude from 2,100 to 2,900 m is the Tekir Alm, the well-known winter sports area. Who at the summit, can quite Cappadocia to the Taurus mountains overlooking. The best time for a mountain climb is from May to October.

Bolkar, Taurus

The Bolkar Mountains in the middle Taurus Mountains are considered to be Turkish foothills of the Alps. They run parallel to the southern Anatolian coast. Medetsiz The 3,524 m is the highest summit. Anyone who Bolkar Mountains erwandern you should be Meydan camp in detail, or 45 minutes in the remote southwest Karagl Lake, which is 2,650 m above sea level. In June, the yellow flowers admire water, with which the entire lake is covered. The best time for ascents is from May to August.

Aladaglari, Eastern Taurus

54,524 hectares of mountain Aladaglar, between Kayseri, Adana, Nigde and drags, in 1995 because of its diverse flora and fauna declared a national park. Who will also high, one of three than 3,700 m high mountain chain climb. But even at 3,000 metres altitude, there are several summits, the numerous lakes frame. Annual time are favourable in the months of June through September. The arrival of Nigde, and Camardi Cukurbag.

Rize Kackar, Black Sea

The Kackar Mountainrange with their highest peaks Altiparmak (3,480 m), Kavran (3,932 m) and Verenik (3,710 m) runs with its glaciers, blue lakes, thick forests and wild rivers between the cities and Hopa Rize on the Black Sea coast. From the south easy to climb, the mountain annually attracts hundreds of climbers. In clear weather, the wonderful panorama of mountains to admire. Who they climb from the north wants to be an experienced climber. When descent can be found on the Ayder Alm overnight, and the thermal baths visit. In summer, the months of August and September, during the winter months of February and March favourable for an increase.

Süphan, Van Lake, East

The Süphan rises north of Lake Van in Eastern Anatolia between Adilcevaz, Ercis and Patnos. With 4,058 m is the extinct volcano of the third summit Anatolia. His mountain is always covered with ice crust. During the ascent from the east is the Van Lake a great panorama. June, July, August and September are the best ascent.

ACTIVE HOLIDAYS

The natural conditions to make Turkey a country with many opportunities for active holidays. Thousands of kilometres of coastline offer swimming fun in, on and under water. In total solitude in the central highlands, the heart of every nature lovers, mountain bikers Wanderers or higher. From the peaks of the country may Friends of air sports indulge their hobby. Golf fans are attracted to Belek, the Turkish golfing Dorado.

Hot air balloon rides

In the 18th Century started the first tethered balloon. What then as an alternative flight and travel funds served today enjoys great popularity with athletes. Even in Turkey, balloon rides for years as a sport and for tourist trips.

Aviation

They fly high? Then parachute jumping, hang-gliding or a hot-air balloon ride the right thing.

No other opportunity for such a view of the Turkish land.

HOLIDAY SPECIES

Turkey is always worth a visit. Not only tourists know the advantages of Turkey to appreciate - even businessmen have to be an ideal venue for meetings, conventions and incentive travel discovered.

Since the country is rich in geothermal and mineral sources, there are many spa and healing places as well as numerous hotels and spa resorts with attractive offers.

Athletes also find optimal conditions - whether it be the many well-groomed golf courses, water sports, trails for hiking and trekking. High mountains in winter offer the best conditions for skiing.

The glorious past invites voyages of discovery in history. There are a wide range of special travel - for example the "Blue Voyage" with the sailing boat along the coast.

RECREATION AREAS

Recreation areas with camping facilities on the shores of the Aegean Sea in the Mediterranean are:

Camlik

5 km away from Ayvalik on the road Canakkale-Izmir, beach

Tavsanburnu

between Miletus and Didyma, beach

Gökova

30 km away from Mugla on the road to Marmaris, beach

Cubucak

20 km away from Marmaris on the road to Datca, beach

Katranci

18 km away from Marmaris on the road to Datca, beach

Kücükkargi

20 km from Fethiye, beach

Ölüdeniz

20 km from Fethiye, beach

Kidirak

18 km from Fethiye, beach

Oyuktepe

5 km southwest of Fethiye, beach

Düzlercami

19 km away from Antalya on the road to Korkuteli

Kepezbasi

10 km away from Antalya on the road to Burdur

Incekum

19 km away from Antalya on the road to Alanya, beach

Erdemli Sahil Camligi

2 km away from Erdemli, on the road to Mersin

Karatas Kumlugu

2 km from Karatas in Adana, beach