Turkey is a country famous for it’s passion for sport. Annual events held in Turkey include The Turkish Formula 1 Grand Prix and Euroleague basketball. Nothing compares to football though, and the country’s biggest competition in the Super Lig, headed up by European footballing giants Beskitas, Galatasaray and the most successful club, Fenerbahce.
So why not take in some world class sport on your all inclusive holidays to Turkey? If you’re unsure as to what’s taking place during 2010, here are some notable events:
Turkish Super Lig
The big game each year in the Turkish league is without question the Istanbul derby between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray. With an array of international stars on show such as Spain International Dani Guiza and Aussie hotshot Harry Kewell, and one of footballs most ferocious atmospheres, the world watches as these giants face up twice a season. Galatasaray travel to Fenerbahce for the first encounter in October, meaning cheap holidays to Turkey should be available as it will be outside of peak time. And even if you’re not interested in the football, Istanbul is still an amazing place to explore.
Key Dates:
Fenerbahce vs. Galatasaray- 23rd October 2010, Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Istanbul.
European Football
Both Manchester United and Glasgow Rangers make the trip to the intimidating 25,000 capacity Timsah Arena before the new year as they meet unlikely Turkish champions Bursaspor in the UEFA Champions League group stages. With a population of 2.5 million, the scenic city of Bursa is home to famous sites such as the Çelik Palas Thermal Baths, Bursa Castle and The Minaret of the Bursa Great Mosque. Don’t miss out on visiting this amazing city, so book you all inclusive holidays to Turkey today.
Key Dates:
Buraspor vs. Manchester United- 2nd November 2010, Timsah Arena, Bursa.
Bursaspor vs. Rangers- 7th December 2010, Timsah Arena, Bursa.
Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix
The Turkish Grand Prix will be in it’s seventh season when it returns to Istanbul next May, and British drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button will be looking to improve on their podium finishes of second and third in the 2010 race. Formula One Chief Bernie Ecclestone described it as ”the best race track in the world”, and with 155,000 seats, you may even be able to find a spare seat!
Key Dates:
2011 Turkish F1 Grand Prix- 8th May 2011, International Park, Istanbul.
Euroleague Basketball
Turkey finished a highly respectable second behind four times winners the USA in the recentFIBA World Basketball Championship which they hosted, creating a real buzz around the sport in the country. Fenerbahce Ulker represent Turkey in this seasons Euroleague Basketball Championship, where they will come up against the best sides in Europe such as Barcelona and Panathinaikos. The best Turkish achievement in Europe has been Galatasaray reaching the cup semi final in 2008, so can Fenerbahce go one better and win this year?
Key Dates:
Fenerbahce Ulker vs. Barcelona- December 09, 2010, Abdi İpekçi Arena, Istnabul.
Turkey is already an unmissable destination, so come and see the beautiful locations and fantastic sport on offer before you miss out.
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