Friday, August 26, 2011

Coolayla ? Blog Archive ? Melbourne ? The sports mad city

For years, Melbourne in Victoria, Australia has claimed to be the best sporting nation and many locals already knew that no other city in the world puts on major sporting events quite like Melbourne. Well now it?s confirmed as true. In a recent SportBusiness industry analysis of global sporting cities, the state capital of Victoria went on to win the title of ?Ultimate Sports City? for the third time in a row.

If you are a major sports fan then Melbourne is definitely the place to visit. The city offers a year round calendar of major events, excellent facilities, fantastic weather strong event attendances and an amazing sporting atmosphere with crowds that have a genuine passion for sport.

When here you?ll often here the local?s talk about sport and you might even hear them say its their religion! The fresh unpolluted air and endless sunny days probably has a lot to do with the passion.

Australians also take their health very seriously. Nutrition and outdoor activity seems to go hand in hand with a Melbournite?s idea of a happy lifestyle. Sport is also actively encouraged by the government. Evey area in Oz has a policy to encourage recreation and leisure.

Many popular spectator sports in Melbourne include soccer, Australian Rules football, rugby, cricket, tennis and motor sports, such as the Australian Formula One Grand Prix and the Australian round of the World 500 cc Motorcycle Grand Prix.

Why visit? Melbourne is lively and cosmopolitan city set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay with the city itself sitting on the northern banks of the Yarra River. Melbourne prides itself on its friendliness and welcomes its visitors with character, personality and enthusiasm.

Melbourne has great restaurants, cafes and a thriving cultural scene. Try also visiting St. Kilda, the scruffy underbelly of Melbourne. It has the beach, live music and the bagel belt. Carlton has its Italian restaurants plus many other cuisines, while Fitzroy has a bohemian, free-living feel.

The famous Great Ocean Road isn?t far from Melbourne and really shouldn?t be missed. You can travel along one of the world?s most scenic roads through the Great Ocean Road region which covers south-west Victoria and is home to the famous 12 Apostles.

For more great tips on top holiday destinations visit www.globalgrasshopper.com which includes advice on the best places to visit in Thailand


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