Despite the fact that water sports are not popular in our country, there are many regions where you can do these sports. In our country which is surrounded by the sea on three sides you have the opportunity to perform many water sports. The answer to the question "where to do water sports in Turkey" and information about these sports are briefly explained below.

Canoe

You can do canoeing at tourist level which is performed  at the Olympic level bounded to the Federation in Turkey. For this, you can try slalom and speed canoes. For sure, for this you need to get training first. Thanks to the canoe, you can do a fun sport in fresh water and see the natural beauties up close. For all these, half an hour of training is sufficient at the beginning. In order to do canoeing in a more professional manner, you need to receive a comprehensive training provided by the Turkish Water Sports Federation and of course, you need a fit condition. Thus, you can travel alone with your canoe in high flow streams. You can choose Istanbul Terkos Lake and Karadeniz Fırtına Stream for canoeing in summer. In winter, you can continue to observe the natural beauties in Melen and Sarısu.

Diving

Diving is the most common and popular water sports in Turkey. Since ancient times, people have been curious about underwater and that's why they dive. In other words, diving is among the oldest sports. Today, there is a touristic seaside town where people of all levels can dive. In addition, you can dive in both summer and winter months, as there are dry and wet suit options. Saros Bay offers you a lot of historical beauty for diving. You can also find the ruins of ancient cities by diving from many points in the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. You can also dive if you are curious about the diversity of sea creatures. If you want to dive during your holiday for a few days, scuba diving which is in fact diving education would be suitable for you. 

Windsurf

The sport of sliding on water towards the shore using the wind by means of a sail on a surfboard is called windsurfing. It is one of the oldest water sports in the world. It is necessary to take at least 1 week of training to learn how to do wind surfing. During the training, you should dare not being able to stand in the face of the wind and fall into the water many times. With a little patience and effort, you can become a successful windsurfer. Çeşme – Alaçatı and İzmir – Seferihisar are the most suitable places for windsurfing. Istanbul Water Sports Club provides windsurfing training.

Water skiing

In water skiing, a motor boat pulls the athlete above the water. When water skiing, you need to wear a ski called mono or two. Mono water ski is mostly preferred by professionals. By virtue of the specially designed boats, you can learn to get up on the ski at the right time in a few hours. Bodrum and Antalya are among the most convenient regions in our country for water skiing. Of course, you have to do the sport with the help of experts accompanying you. On the other hand, it is also of great importance for you to do these sports conforming to the rules of Turkish Underwater Sports Federation Lifesaving Regulations.

Kite-boarding

If you like both swimming and flying, kite-boarding is perfectly fit for you. It is one of the most entertaining sports not only among water sports, but among all sports. The only thing you need to know to be able to do this sport is swimming. Safety is very important for kite-boarding; you need to fasten a belt around yor waist. In addition, the single board on your feet allows you to stay balanced on the water. Combining water and air sports, kiteboarding is one of the most entertaining water sports. You have to receive the rules set by the Turkish Aquatics Federation. During the training you will receive to learn how to do kite-boarding, everything is taught to you for your safety. Istanbul and Cesme can be mentioned as the most suitable places for kite-boarding.