What do they play in Turkey?
Fenerbahçe won the prestigious EuroLeague as the first and only Turkish club ever in the 2016–17 season.
- Volleyball. Volleyball, especially women’s volleyball is a popular sport in Turkey.
- Handball.
- Beach handball.
- Fencing.
- Fishing.
- Flying.
- Motorsports.
- Rafting.
What sport do Turkish people play?
Although soccer is the most popular sport in Turkey, basketball, volleyball, handball, track-and-field and wrestling (which is considered as the ancestral sport) are also popular. Furthermore, important international successes have been attained in weightlifting, boxing, taekwon-do, judo and archery in recent years.
Can you drink alcohol in Istanbul?
Anyone over the age of 18 can buy alcoholic drinks in restaurants, bars etc. It isn’t the norm to drink while walking in the street but it’s fine to sit and enjoy a beer outside at a street cafe. Not all restaurants and cafes serve alcohol so it’s worth asking beforehand.
Can you wear shorts in Istanbul?
Male visitors might want to be aware that Turkish men simply don’t wear shorts, no matter how hot it gets, so wearing Bermudas or cutoffs will at the very least brand you as a foreigner.
Do hotels in Turkey serve alcohol?
Whilst a lot of people go to Istanbul, it is a major city in Turkey. You can be served alcohol in licensed restaurants and bars and hotels, and even sit and drink at their outdoor terraces. You can buy alcohol in the supermarkets and small grocer shops.
What should I avoid in Istanbul?
12 Things You Should Avoid Doing in Istanbul
- Don’t stay close to the sights.
- Don’t take the tram on Istiklal.
- Don’t shop on Istiklal.
- Don’t think there will be no queues.
- Don’t buy apple tea.
- Don’t buy everything you see in the bazaars.
- Don’t buy in bazaars without haggling.
- Don’t be afraid to try street food.