Belek
Europe's Golf Paradise on the Mediterranean
The Region in 60 Seconds
Belek understanding
Belek is the luxury destination of the Turkish Riviera. With over 15 championship golf courses, it's Europe's top address for golfers – with 300 sunny days a year. Add kilometers of sandy beaches, exclusive 5-star resorts, and the spectacular "Land of Legends" theme park. If you want to combine golf, beach, and luxury, this is the place.
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Weather & Water Temperature
The best time for your visit
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air °C | 15° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 26° | 31° | 34° | 34° | 31° | 26° | 20° | 16° |
| Water °C | 17° | 17° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
| Sun (h/day) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
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Tours from Belek
Organized by us, experienced by you
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Must-See
8 places you must see
Golf
Championship Golf Courses
Over 15 world-class courses! Carya, Montgomerie, Gloria, Sueno, Cornelia – designed by Nick Faldo, Colin Montgomerie, and other legends. PGA tournaments and perfect conditions year-round.
Theme Park
Land of Legends
Turkey's largest theme park! Water slides, roller coasters, dolphin show, 5D cinema, and shopping mall. Spectacular fountain show at night. Perfect for families.
Ancient Site
Aspendos Theater
The best-preserved Roman theater in the world! 15,000 seats, 2,000 years old, still used for concerts today. Perfect acoustics – even whispers are audible.
Ruins
Perge
Impressive Greco-Roman city with stadium, theater, agora, and colossal city gates. Less visited than Aspendos but equally fascinating.
Adventure
Köprülü Canyon
Rafting through a spectacular gorge! 14 km of whitewater, ancient bridges, turquoise water. Also jeep safaris, zipline, and canyoning available.
Beach
Belek Sandy Beaches
Kilometers of fine sandy beach with shallow entry. Perfect for families. Most beaches belong to 5-star resorts with first-class service.
Entertainment
Land of Legends Night Show
Spectacular evening show with water fountains, laser, fireworks, and music! Free to see from outside, better with park entry.
Golf Experience
Golf Academy & Training
Perfect for beginners and advanced players. PGA-certified trainers, state-of-the-art driving ranges, short courses and individual lessons available.
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Beaches
Honestly reviewed
Belek Beach
Im Zentrum
Perfect for: Resort-Gäste, Familien
Main beach of Belek – fine sand, shallow water, perfect for families. Most sections belong to luxury hotels with loungers, umbrellas, and service.
Meist Hotel-Strand
Kadriye Beach
3 km westlich
Perfect for: Familien, Paare
Slightly quieter than the main beach. Fewer resorts, more nature. Some publicly accessible sections between hotels.
Teilw. öffentlich
Bogazkent Beach
8 km östlich
Perfect for: All-Inclusive
Resort mile east of Belek. Large all-inclusive complexes, animation, water sports. Beach mostly for hotel guests only.
Hotel-Strand
Öffentlicher Strand
2 km
Perfect for: Budget, Einheimische
Free public beach away from resorts. Simple facilities, but authentic. Used by locals.
Kostenlos
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Shopping
Where to buy, what to buy, how to bargain
Belek isn't a shopping destination – it's all about golf and beach here. For souvenirs go to the village center, for brands to Land of Legends Mall, for golf equipment to the resort pro shops.
Belek Town Center
Souvenirs, Kleidung, Cafés
Belek Zentrum
Small shops, cafés, souvenirs. More authentic than in the resorts.
Golf Pro Shops
Golf-Ausrüstung, Markenkleidung
In den Resorts
Genuine brand golf equipment, often cheaper than at home. Quality guaranteed.
Land of Legends Mall
Shopping, Entertainment, Food
Land of Legends
Large shopping mall in the theme park. Fashion, souvenirs, restaurants.
Wochenmarkt (Sa)
Obst, Gemüse, Lokales
Belek Dorf
Every Saturday! Fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, spices. Local experience.
Haggling like a pro
No haggling in shopping malls, supermarkets and restaurants. Only at bazaars and small shops.
What to buy – and what not
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Practical Info
Everything you need to know on site
Getting Around
Money & Payment
- Currency: Turkish Lira (₺). Exchange rate fluctuates – check daily!
- Credit cards work almost everywhere (Visa, Mastercard). Amex rare.
- ATMs (Bankamatik) everywhere. Always withdraw in Lira, never in Euro!
- Exchange offices (Döviz) have better rates than hotels or airport.
- Tipping: Restaurant 10%, taxi round up, hotel 20-50₺ per day.
Safety
- Antalya is very safe for tourists. Normal caution as everywhere.
- Kaleiçi well-lit and lively at night.
- Watch out for pickpockets in crowds.
- Taximeter fraud most common tourist annoyance – always insist!
- Don't drink tap water. Bottles are cheap (5-10₺).
SIM Card & Internet
Turkish SIM at Turkcell, Vodafone or Türk Telekom. Shops at airport or in town. Bring passport! Tourist package approx. 300-500₺ for 20GB. Or: buy eSIM before departure (Airalo, Holafly).
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Turkish for Tourists
Few words, big impact
Turks love it when you try a few words of their language. Perfect pronunciation doesn't matter – it's the effort that counts!
Basics
At the Restaurant
Shopping
On the Go
Emergency
Numbers
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In Emergency
Save these numbers – just in case
Hospitals
Belek Medical Center
Medical Center
Belek Zentrum
Small clinic in the center. For first aid and minor issues.
Özel Serik Hastanesi
Private Hospital
Serik (10 Min.)
Fully equipped hospital in Serik. 10 minutes away.
Medical Park Antalya
Specialist Clinic
Antalya (35 Min.)
For complex cases. Antalya reachable in 35 minutes.
Pharmacies (Eczane)
Green cross = pharmacy. Many medicines available without prescription. Nights/Sundays: "Nöbetçi Eczane" (on-duty pharmacy) – list posted at every pharmacy.
Germany
Deutsches Honorarkonsulat Antalya
Güllük Cad. 18, Antalya
Phone: +90 242 314 1101
Belek on the map
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