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29Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Canary Islands: big sporting events in 2023   

With natural beauty, warm climate and a unique blend of activities, the Canary Islands are an ideal place to enjoy sport and adventure. In 2023, the islands will also play host to a number of big sporting events. Here we look at some of the sport event highlights coming up.  6 May: Bestial Race Fuerteventura The Bestial Race Fuerteventura will take place on 6 May, offering participants a new route through desert mountains and beaches with new obstacles. With two different routes to choose from, the race promises fun and excitement for everyone. 20 May: Lanzarote Ironman The 31st edition of the Lanzarote Ironman will take place on 20 May. Participants will tackle a challenging 3.8km swim, 180.2km cycle and 42.2km run. The event will also offer slots for the 2023 IRONMAN World C...

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27Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Aosta Valley: summer adventures in Italy’s smallest region

At the heart of the Alps and bordered by France and Switzerland, the Aosta Valley in northwest Italy is surrounded by some of Europe's highest peaks: Cervino, Monte Rosa, Gran Paradiso and Mont Blanc.  Offering mountaineering, walks and hikes featuring alpine nature and spectacular vistas, Italy's smallest region is also a top destination for cycling and mountain biking enthusiasts, with dedicated tracks and numerous stations with bike parks and downhill circuits. Other highlights include summer skiing, golf and water sports such as canyoning, rafting or canoeing.  Here’s a look at some of the adventures and activities on offer in Aosta Valley this summer…  Hiking at Cammino Balteo This is a circular itinerary of under 220 miles with an altitude between 500m and 1,90...

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24Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Sports travel bucket list: best sports museums in UK and London

If sporting history and memorabilia is your thing, then there are plenty of places to visit in Britain. From football and rugby to cricket and tennis, the UK has a wide range of world-class sports museums for fans to experience. Here we pick out some the best sports museums to visit in the UK and in London. Football museums National Football Museum Where: Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, England Website: nationalfootballmuseum.comReview Scottish Football Museum Where: Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland Website: scottishfootballmuseum.org.uk  Wembley Stadium Tour and Museum Where: Wembley, London, England Website: wembleytours.comHow to book: Buy a Gift | Red Letter Days  Arsenal FC Museum Where: Emirates Stadium, Hornsey Road,...

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9Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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SailGP expands global calendar for season four 

SailGP has unveiled an expanded schedule for its fourth season – a 12-race global circuit spanning four continents from June 2023 to July 2024.  Known as “the world’s most exciting racing on water”, SailGP’s fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled events use identical hydrofoiling F50 catamarans – 50ft race boats with 80ft wingsails that fly over the water at speeds of more than 60mph. The global championship features national teams battling in short, intense races at iconic stadium-style venues across the globe.  The North American market features prominently in the 2023-2024 calendar, hosting six of the planned 12 events. This includes a brand new stop in Los Angeles on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles from 22-23 July 2023, and the return to New York in June 2024, which hosted S...

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8Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Event in focus: Motor Valley Fest 2023 in Emilia Romagna, Italy

Emilia Romagna’s Motor Valley Fest returns from 11-14 May 2023 for a celebration of Italy’s rich automotive and motor racing history. The four-day festival takes place in the heart of the northern Italian region’s “Motor Valley” – spread across the Unesco-city of Modena and surrounding areas – and will feature a wide range of activities, events and test drives. Highlights include the re-opening of the Automobili Lamborghini Museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese (Bologna), as well as live music, food and entertainment throughout. Long regarded as the “Motor Valley” due to its important contribution to Italy's motor industry, Emilia Romagna is home to celebrated names such as Ferrari, Maserati, Pagani, Dallara, Ducati and Lamborghini; there is no other place in the world with such a rich motor ...

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8Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Cycling in Morzine 2023: Tour de France, Bike Week and more 

Sitting at 1,000m altitude, the French mountain village of Morzine, part of the Portes du Soleil, has a wide range of activities and experiences on offer throughout summer. Not only is it a sporting hub, with the Tour de France returning for the 22nd time, but it’s also a place where visitors can enjoy nature and the great outdoors.  Unlike many other skiing destinations, Morzine has 3,000 permanent residents, meaning it remains a vibrant hub during the warmer months. Guests can make the most of 52 bars and restaurants, 34 hotels, 80 retailers, 21 chairlifts and cable cars across Morzine and Portes du Soleil, 200km of signed cycling trails, and 15 mapped mountain bike routes. Visitors can also spot 132 cows, 50 goats and 20 pigs, plus more than 1,000 species of flora.   He...

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7Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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An active tour of Philadelphia: running, cycling and the outdoors 

As a sports destination, Philadelphia has it all. Pennsylvania’s largest city is home to teams in the four major US sports leagues – the Phillies (MLB), Eagles (NFL), 76ers (NBA) and Flyers (NHL) – and is also well known for its association with boxing’s most famous fictional fighter, Rocky Balboa. As well as the major league sports, Philly is also a great outdoorsy city which boasts a huge urban park system and extensive walking, running, and cycling trails. Here we look at the activities and things to do in Philadelphia for a healthy and active city break.  Fairmount Park Boxer’s Trail (Image: Fairmount Park Conservancy) Outdoors  Philadelphia boasts one of the largest city-owned urban park systems in the world. Taking up more than 2,000 acres, Fairmount Park incorporates mo...

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3Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Emilia Romagna, Italy, sports guide: events and activities in 2023

Emilia Romagna’s “Motor Valley” comes alive when it hosts three major motorsport events: Motor Valley Fest and Formula 1 in May and MotoGP in September. The northern Italian region has been long regarded as the Motor Valley due to its significant contribution to Italy's motor industry. In addition to being home of celebrated brands – including Ferrari, Maserati, Ducati, Pagani, Dallara, Energica and Lamborghini – Emilia Romagna has a wealth of events and attractions making it a must-visit destination for motoring fans, from international motor tracks and circuits, to a number of private collections of vintage cars and motorcycles. Emilia Romagna has an action-packed sports events calendar in 2023. As well as motorsport, the Italian region will also host Giro d’Italia cycling and IRONMA...

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10Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Rugby union: 2023 Six Nations men’s and women’s fixtures and dates

European rugby union takes centre stage in February and March 2023 with the men’s Guinness Six Nations championship. Featuring England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales, games will be played over five rounds. In 2022 France won the championship and the grand slam. The 2023 edition of the Six Nations will also be a big part of preparations ahead of the men’s 2023 Rugby World Cup in September and October.   Following the conclusion of the men’s Six Nations, it’s the turn of the women’s teams. The 2023 Women’s Six Nations championship begins with the first round of fixtures on 25-26 March and finishes with round five on 29 April. Guinness Six Nations Fanzones Each year, millions of rugby fans attend the Guinness Six Nations matches, and more than 100,000,000 tune in across...

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30Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Ski travel book: Around The World in 50 Slopes by Patrick Thorne

The new book from veteran snow travel writer Patrick Thorne – Around The World in 50 Slopes – takes skiers on a journey between ski runs located in 30 countries across six continents. Available to buy in bookstores and online, each of the 50 featured slopes includes a fact box and a hand-drawn map which marks each run’s location. Thorne's last book – Powder: The Greatest Ski Runs on the Planet – topped Amazon’s ski-books best-seller list for more than six years. For his new title, he has taken a different approach in choosing his 50 runs. “There are lots of lists online covering the world’s steepest, most challenging runs and it’s normally the usual suspects, but I’m more interested in runs that have a story to them, an added dimension beyond just being great runs,” he said. “In short,...

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6Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Darts: 2023 Cazoo Premier League schedule and venues confirmed by PDC

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has confirmed the event schedule and venues for the 2023 Cazoo Premier League season. There will be 17 venues on the calendar, with events taking place on Thursday nights from February to May. The new season will start at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Thursday 2 February and the play-offs will be held at The O2 in London, England on Thursday 25 May.  In a news release, the PDC also confirmed that the 2023 Cazoo Premier League season will retain the same format as introduced in 2022. Eight players compete each night in a knockout format before the top four players from the final league table progress to the play-offs.  As well as the opener in Belfast, February will also feature league nights in Cardiff, Glasgow and D...

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28Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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‘Blue Scotland’ by Mollie Hughes: a sports adventurer’s guide to Scotland’s wild waters

In her new book – Blue Scotland: The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Scotland’s Wild Waters – sports adventurer Mollie Hughes picks out her favourite places across Scotland to paddleboard, kayak, swim and surf.  Mixing world-class surfing breaks with kayaking adventures on the west coast, and urban paddleboarding along the Clyde with invigorating swims in the lochs of the Cairngorms National Park, the book shows how to access and enjoy these varied blue spaces.  Hughes includes her own personal experiences and tips, enabling wild water sports fans of all levels to make the most of the amazing opportunities Scotland has to offer. Here’s her pick of the off-the-beaten track places to visit in Scotland.   North Uist, Outer Hebrides  “The Island of North Uist in the Outer He...

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27Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Golf in Italy: eight of the best golf courses in Emilia Romagna

With more than 20 courses, the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna is an ideal destination for both beginner and professional golfers alike. It also provides a rich cultural background to enjoy in-between rounds, meaning golfers can combine spa holidays, food and wine, and art on their trip. Here we take a look at eight of the best golf courses in Emilia Romagna, Italy.  Adriatic Golf Club Cervia, Ravenna This charming 27-hole golf club (top picture) is located amongst pine forests and salt lakes, a setting of natural beauty just a short distance from the sea. Enjoy water obstacles and innovative design that guarantees enjoyment for golfer across all levels. Previously, the Italian PGA Championships have been held here on several occasions, the latest being held in 2019. The c...

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30Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Val d’Isère summer sports guide: e-biking, walking, hiking and more

Sports fanatics looking for an active summer break need look no further than the striking alpine town of Val d’Isère in France. Typically thought of as a snow-capped winter destination, Val d’Isère transforms in the summer months to offer a whole range of sporting activities in the beautiful mountainous landscape, from exciting e-bike routes and trail running packages to forest adventure courses and lake-side yoga.  Summer’s hottest sport Noticing an ongoing demand for e-biking, Val d’Isère has committed to boosting its e-bike offering through developing new trails, bike sharing schemes, and hosting an E-Bike Festival from 29-31 July which will see long distance races, discovery rides, including a gourmet ride where food lovers can explore the area whilst trying fresh local produ...

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10Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Bath and Bristol: ‘experiential’ sport, culture and history

Images: Ramy James Salameh Sport travellers need only point their compass to the west of England to find a weekend full of sporting, cultural and historical experiences. Sports Tourism Media’s Ramy James Salameh did exactly that and found two destinations uniquely distinct, offering many wonderfully different qualities and characteristics. Located just a 90-minute train ride from London, and just 12 minutes apart, Bath and Bristol make the ideal twin-centre sports travel weekend away. The former is an Unesco world heritage city and as quintessentially English as is possible to get, (think Bridgerton, filmed in the city) with period Georgian architecture around every corner and surrounded by nature. Bath is world-famous for its thermal waters, which have been enjoyed since be...

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2Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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New Jersey: an outdoors guide to the ‘Garden State’

New Jersey, the “Garden State”, offers many outdoor activities for walkers, hikers and water sport enthusiasts.  Although it’s one of the most densely populated states in the US, New Jersey boasts plenty of wide-open spaces to explore the great outdoors with lakes, forests, waterfalls and mountains all waiting to be enjoyed. Here we look at the state’s best beaches, parks, gardens and camping areas. Main image: Long Branch Beach (The New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism) Beaches, rivers and water sports  Along the state’s 130 miles of Atlantic coastline there are more than 60 designated beaches, all with a wide diversity of offerings and experiences. Water-based activities include surfing, sailing, diving and fishing. Above the water, wildlife spotting opportunities ar...

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31May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Manchester: a sports travel city guide

Social history, industry, manufacturing and music put Manchester on the global map. But in recent years the English city’s two Premier League football teams – champions Manchester City and rivals Manchester United – have become a major attraction for international visitors.  Thanks to the success of its clubs, facilities and events such as the 2002 Commonwealth Games, Manchester is also now regarded as one of the world’s top sports cities. We spent a few days in England’s north west to discover the sporting attractions that Manchester has to offer.  Old Trafford is the home of Manchester United (Image: Marketing Manchester) Sports teams in Greater Manchester  As well as the world-famous Premier League rivals, the city of Manchester and the Greater Manchester reg...

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31May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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2023 BTCC calendar unveiled: Donington Park GP makes return

The 2023 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTTC) calendar has been announced by series organisers TOCA. After completing just three events of the 2022 campaign so far, the motorsport series has already locked down its dates for next year, with a return to the Donington Park GP circuit arguably producing the most significant headline. Next season commences on the Donington Park National circuit in late April, before the Brands Hatch Indy circuit event in May, and an earlier-than-usual slot for Snetterton.  The summer months are occupied by trips to Thruxton, Oulton Park, Croft and Knockhill, before the return to the Donington Park Grand Prix circuit – for the first time in more than 20 years – takes place in late August As is often the case, the campaign concludes...

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29May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Adventure activities in Qatar

With the 2022 Fifa World Cup on the horizon, Qatar will be a popular destination for international tourism. However, it’s not just the global festival of football that the Gulf state can offer – there’s plenty of adrenaline-pumping experiences that visitors can enjoy. Here we look at five adventure sport activities in Qatar.  Sandboarding Visit Khor Al Adaid, Qatar’s breathtaking inland sea, to learn the unique sport of sandboarding. The UNESCO-recognised natural reserve is the ideal spot to master the shifting sands. Kitesurfing Combining surfing, wakeboarding and windsurfing, kitesurfing is a popular sport in Qatar and a thrilling way to discover the country's incredible coastline and sandy beaches. Adventure-seekers can visit Fuwairit, one of Qatar’s most popular beach...

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5May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Sports event guide: The Hundred 2022

2022 sports event guide CRICKET: THE HUNDRED Cricket fans in England and Wales will welcome the return of The Hundred in the summer of 2022. Featuring eight teams from seven cities, and tournaments for both men and women, the 100-ball cricket competition starts on Wednesday 3 August and ends with a double-header finals day at Lord’s on Saturday 3 September. The Hundred 2022 Dates: Wednesday 3 August to Saturday 3 September 2022 Teams: Welsh Fire (Cardiff), Southern Brave (Southampton), Northern Superchargers (Leeds), London Spirit (London), Trent Rockets (Nottingham), Oval Invincibles (London), Manchester Originals (Manchester), Birmingham Phoenix (Birmingham) Fixtures,...

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