Belek is located 30 km southwest of Antalya. This resort is considered the newest and most respectable resort on the Antalya coast. High-class hotels, a wonderful coast of the Mediterranean Sea, cedar, eucalyptus and pine forests, rich fauna and flora, wide sandy beaches and the clearest water - this is a vacation in Belek. The surroundings of the resort are part of the Keprülu Canyon National Park, and giant Caretta-Caretta turtles lay their eggs on the coast. Belek is known in Turkey and abroad as a high-class golf resort.
WEATHER
Summer at the resort is hot and humid, winter is mild. Even in winter, the air temperature remains within the range of plus ten degrees. The most comfortable months for recreation are considered to be the months from May to September, when the weather in Belek is hot, clear and windless with minimal precipitation. The average temperature in winter is + 10 ° C, the average annual temperature is + 31 ° C.
HOW TO GET
Belek is located 45 km from Antalya, so it is the closest resort to Antalya International Airport (AYT). There are several ways to get to Belek from the airport: order an individual transfer, get to the Antalya bus station, from where you can go to Belek by bus or taxi. A taxi ride from the airport to Belek can cost you from 80 dollars, the cost should be determined in advance. The journey takes about 50 minutes on average.
ENTERTAINMENT
Belek offers its vacationers a lot of entertainment. It is a resort for couples and for people who prefer respectable relaxation and romance. Tennis, golf, hiking or horseback riding, jeep safaris or rafting. One of the status entertainments for which Belek is famous all over the world is golf. The best golf courses not only in Belek, but also in Turkey are considered to be: National Golf Club, Gloria, Robinson Nobilis and Tat Golf International.
Children and adults are delighted to spend time in the water park "Troy", the area of which is 12 thousand square kilometers. It is located on the territory of the Rixos Premium Belek hotel and was created in the style of the legendary Troy. On the territory of the Bellis Deluxe Resort there is a zoo, where you can enter absolutely free. In addition, you can ride horses and ponies here.
Belek also offers its guests a trip to the land of fairy tales. In 2016, the largest Turkish amusement park Land of Legends opened its doors. Sometimes referred to as Turkey's Disneyland, it's a great place for a family day out. An aqua park, an amusement park, a dolphinarium, a shopping avenue, as well as various show programs will give unforgettable impressions to their adult and young guests.
Keprülu Canyon Reserve has national status and is a favorite place for nature lovers. The reserve is rich in various animals and plants. The forests are inhabited by mountain goats and deer, wolves, foxes, and hares are found. And reservoirs are favored by huge turtles Caretta-caretta. Scientists have also counted more than a hundred varieties of birds. There are about 600 representatives of the flora. The air is filled with the aroma of eucalyptus, juniper and fir, it is pleasant to wander through the bushes of pistachio trees and cypress alleys.