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Belek is a real paradise for
foreigners on the shore of the Mediterranean in the midst of its
own pine
forests. The Belek region is located 30 kilometers to the east side of
Antalya. Belek has 36
four or five-stars hotels and five golf fields. All of the facilities that have been built
provide an ideal atmosphere for families and offer many
opportunities and services in Belek.
Belek is a developing golf center of Turkey. In planning the golf fields in Belek, the architects
took into special account the preferences and expectations of Europen
golf players. In Belek, the perfect sight of the golf fields presents a wonderful
panorama and landscape of the neighborhood while providing the golf
players with excellent golf pleasure and competition.
Find an Hotel in Belek at Thomas Cook.
The Kursunlu Waterfall
(about 12 km. away from Belek) is a worth to visit place in Belek. There are over 100 bird
species living by this natural wonder. The hidden cave at the back
of the waterfall is a popular place for visiting.
Near Belek there is the Hellenistic city of
Perge, which is rated second after
Ephesus and the great amphitheater of
Aspendos that still today can hold over 15.000 spectators.
The fantastic
Manavgat Falls and the Roman city of Side with its large amphitheater are also close to Belek.
Only a few kilometers to the west of Belek is
Antalya with its glorious harbour and where Turkish handicrafts that have begun to be
recognized internationally can be bought.
Belek is also home to the famous sea turtles of the Mediterrenean Sea known as The Caretta-Carettas. According to the studies, Belek region is the second biggest nesting place for
Caretta-Carettas in the whole Mediterrenean region.
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