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Formula 1 returns to Istanbul in October 2027 with the Turkish Grand Prix

10Oct

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Events, F1 & Motorsport

Formula 1 returns to Istanbul in October 2027 with the Turkish Grand Prix

Istanbul is gearing up for the return of Formula 1, with the Turkish Grand Prix confirmed as part of the 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar. The race weekend will take place at TOSFED İstanbul Park from 1-3 October 2027, with practice and qualifying sessions scheduled for the opening two days before the main race on Sunday 3 October. It will be the first Turkish Grand Prix since 2021 and the tenth time the circuit has hosted a Formula 1 World Championship race. Türkiye's return to the F1 calendar was initially announced in April 2026 at a ceremony attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The new agreement will see races staged at Istanbul Park for five consecutive years, from 2027 to 2031. Türkiye’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said: “With ...

Tennis travel: Mouratoglou Tennis Center opens at Mandarin Oriental Bodrum

5Jun

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Europe, Hotels & Resorts, Tennis & Padel, Trends

Tennis travel: Mouratoglou Tennis Center opens at Mandarin Oriental Bodrum

Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum has unveiled the opening of the Mouratoglou Tennis Center at the resort. The inauguration was attended by Patrick Mouratoglou, founder of the globally renowned Mouratoglou brand and one of the most influential figures in professional tennis. Following an opening ceremony, a full programme of high-energy tennis and padel matches created a vibrant atmosphere. Turkish tennis icon İpek Soylu was among the guests, with figures such as Zeynep Tuğçe Bayat, Anıl Altan, Ece Sükan and Cansel Elçin, all coming together to share in the excitement of this event. And as the sun set over the Aegean Sea, the celebrations culminated in an exclusive gala dinner. The Mouratoglou Tennis Center selected Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum to be its sole and long-term location ...

6Jul

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Destination Guides

Istanbul: a sports travel city guide

Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium was the focus of the football world when it hosted the Uefa Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter in June 2023. Having previously hosted the showpiece event in 2005 – a classic between Liverpool and Milan – the 76,092-capacity stadium was scheduled to host the 2020 final then the 2021 final, but the games were moved to Portugal because of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this sports travel guide we look at Istanbul’s sporting history, professional clubs and major events. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter About Istanbul Vibrant and historic, Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and located at the crossroads of two continents – Europe and Asia. Geographically, the city straddles the Bosphorus Strait, which connects the...

Walking holidays along Turkey’s Lycian Way with Inntravel

27May

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Europe, Outdoor & Adventure, Trips & Experiences

Walking holidays along Turkey’s Lycian Way with Inntravel

Walking holiday specialises Inntravel has released two new hotel-to-hotel walking trips along the Lycian Way on Turkey’s southwestern coast. Intended for those who have a real sense of adventure and relish challenging hiking, each trip explores a different stretch of the 520km-long Lycian Way, Turkey's first long-distance walking route which marks its 25th anniversary year in 2025. Inspired by bygone civilisations and the beautiful ancient pathways, the route was pioneered by British expatriate Kate Clow, with a view to preserving and protecting the small communities from the advancement of mass tourism. To reveal the best of the country’s Mediterranean coastline, Inntravel has opted for the eastern section on The Pirate Coast of Lycia and the western section on Seven Cap...

Tennis holidays in Greece and Turkey with Mark Warner in 2023

7Jun

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Sports Travel, Trips & Experiences

Tennis holidays in Greece and Turkey with Mark Warner in 2023

From intensive tennis weeks to private one-on-one coaching, independent activity holiday company Mark Warner has been serving up tennis holidays for nearly 50 years. Each of its five properties in Greece and Turkey have a choice of courts, and with a team of expert coaching staff on hand, there are options for all ages and levels. Guests all enjoy complimentary access to the courts and equipment, with social tennis sessions included in their stay and drills sessions also available. Additional activities which can be booked and paid for either in advance or locally range from serve clinics and group tennis coaching sessions, to one-on-one tuition and private tennis lessons as well as LTA courses and mini and junior LTA courses for children. Padel and pickleball Alongsi...