GENERAL INFORMATION

Belek is located on a 170 km. square area which is divided to almost equal pieces by Besgöz Brook, Acisu, Aksu and Koprucay. Agriculture and greenhouses are extensively developed in the region . It is a holiday paradise in a lovely natural setting. The pine-clad Toros mountains sweep down to the crystal clear sea forming an irregular coastline on rocky headlands and secluded covers.

The region is bathed in sunshine for three hundred days of the year and is thus perfect for a lazy holiday or sunbathing and swimming. Belek is only 30 minutes from Antalya airport. It is the new face of the Turkish tourism. It is a nature where the most splendid green of the wood and the cleanest water of Mediterranean Sea gleaning like priceless diamond royal treasures. Belek was chosen as a priority area of development to offer the best combination of attractions for tourists. The atmosphere, architecture, history, archaeological sites, museums, bazaars with fascinating selections from jewellery
to carpets... The turtles must share the beaches with sunbathing tourists, poachers, and other dangers from humans. Still, approximately 20 percent of Turkey's population of nesting sea turtles keep returning to Belek. Just 30 minutes from Antalya airport golfers will discover a true golfing oasis with four superb courses and a choice of fabulous five star hotels set along the Mediterranean Sea. In Belek Area four golf clubs are grouped in two pairs separated by a ten minute drive with most of the hotels in between.

With the opening of the golf clubs, Belek has become a popular tourist destination attracting golfers from all around the world for the championships of both 18-hole golf course and 9-hole academy course. Visitors may sample some of Turkey's finest cuisine and enjoy open air discos for evening entertainment. Belek's deep azure waters tone in with the clear blue sky. The ever shining sun reflects its hue on the golden sand of lovely beaches. Wide forests covering the mountains complement the vast green meadows, while fascinating waterfalls accompany beautiful broad lakes.

History of Belek

Since, Belek is a newly flourished region of tourism and recreation, the history of Belek does not lay in Belek but in the famous archeological sites of the area like Perge with its Hellenistic gates and stadium and Aspendos famous for its magnificent amphitheater. For detailed information about these sites please visit the historical places link.