Situated 30 kilometers away from the Antalya province and midway between Antalya and Side, Belek makes a quaint holiday destination. The ancient and the modern co-exist here to give Belek a unique flavor. A blend of historical sites, sun kissed beaches and world-class golf courses together with a salubrious climate make Belek attractive to the young and the old alike.
Belek is a developing Golf Center of Turkey. In planning the golf fields, the architects took into special account the preferences and expectations of European golf players. In Belek, the perfect sight of the golf fields present the wonderful panorama and landscape of the neighborhood while providing the golf players with excellent golf pleasure and competition.
The KurÅŸunlu Waterfall 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.
Belek is a modern and purpose built beach and golf resort just 20 minutes away from the airport and within easy reach of all the areas tourist attractions. Turkey's desire to join the EU will ensure that the Belek will continue to be thoughtfully developed to protect the beaches and amazing golf courses which nestle in the beautiful lush pine and Euculyptus forests.
The area is full of amazing historical sights. The ancient Aspendos amphitheatre holds 20,000 people is over 2000 years old and still hosts open- air classical, ballet and opera festivals today. The Roman ruins at Perge are some of the best preserved archaeological sites in Turkey. Side is one of the best known classical sites in Turkey.
