Antalya is a popular holiday and tourist destination in Turkey, as well as being home to a variety of sporting activities. The sports activities you can do in Antalya and some sports clubs are listed below:
- Sea Sports You can participate in sea sports such as sailing, canoeing, water skiing, surfing by using Antalya's coastline and the Mediterranean Sea. There are many beaches and water sports centres.
- Golf: Antalya is home to several international standard golf courses. The Belek region is particularly famous for golf tourism.
- Football: Antalya has a football club called Antalyaspor, which competes in the Super League. Antalyaspor plays its matches at Antalya Stadium.
- Basketball: Basketball is also a popular sport in Antalya. There are basketball clubs operating in local and youth leagues in the city.
- Volleyball: Volleyball is also a common sport in Antalya. Local and youth teams are active in various parts of the city.
- Tennis Antalya has various tennis courts and facilities for tennis enthusiasts. International tennis tournaments are also organised.
- Athletics and Running: In Antalya, you can jog on the tracks or participate in athletics training in sports halls.
- Fitness and Gymnastics: There are many gyms and fitness centres throughout the city. You can enjoy activities such as fitness and gymnastics.
- Mountaineering and Hiking: You can hike in the natural beauties around Antalya and participate in mountaineering and nature sports.
- Water Sports Centres: There are many water sports centres in Antalya. In these centres, you can participate in activities such as diving, swimming and underwater photography.
Which Clubs are in Antalya?
Antalyaspor: Professional football club representing Antalya, competing in the Turkish Super League.
Alanyaspor Football club in the Super League representing Alanya district.
Antalya Metropolitan Belediyespor: A sports club affiliated to the metropolitan municipality operating in various sports branches.
Besiktas Antalyaspor Amateur football club representing the Beşiktaş neighbourhood of Antalya.
Konyaaltı Belediyespor Sports club representing the Konyaaltı district of Antalya.
Antalya Wrestling Specialised Club: Club operating in the wrestling branch.
Antalya Swimming Specialised Club: Club operating in the swimming branch.
Antalya Basketball Club: Club operating in the basketball branch.
Antalya Volleyball Specialised Club: Club operating in the volleyball branch.
Antalya Tennis Club: Club operating in the tennis branch.
Antalya Mountaineering Club: Club for hiking and mountaineering activities.
Antalya Underwater Sports Club: Club engaged in activities related to underwater diving and underwater sports.
Antalya Athletics Club: A club active in athletics.
Antalya Karate Specialised Club: The club promotes the sport of karate and organises trainings.
Antalya Archery Club: A club that supports archery and provides trainings.
Antalya Judo Club: Club operating in the judo branch.
Antalya Youth Services and Sports Club: The club where young people are encouraged to do sport.
Antalya Gençlerbirliği Sports Club: Club organising sporting events for young people.
Antalya Folk Dances Club: A club that aims to keep traditional Turkish folk dances alive.
Antalya Bicycle Club: Club promoting cycling and organising group rides.
Antalya Ice Skating Club: A club that supports the sport of ice skating and provides training.
Antalya Table Tennis Club: A club active in table tennis.
Antalya Sisli Sports Club: The sports club representing the Sisli neighbourhood.
Antalya Surf Club: Club that promotes surfing and organises training sessions.
Antalya Taekwondo Club: Club operating in taekwondo branch.
Antalya Aikido Club: A club that teaches and popularises the sport of Aikido.
Antalya Gymnastics Club: Club operating in the gymnastics branch.
Antalya Kickboxing Club: A club operating in kickboxing branch.
Antalya Badminton Club: The club promotes badminton and organises trainings.
Antalya Darts Club: Club that supports the sport of darts and organises tournaments.
