Belek holidays

Outdoor terraces galore and cafe style eateries, Belek is a great base for foodies. Catering to the British with a number of spots serving up a Turkish take on a traditional English breakfast and menus featuring international classics such as pasta and pizza, there’s a good variety of dishes on offer. The local food is delicious too. Mixing Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours you’ll find ingredients seasoned with spices including turmeric, nutmeg and cumin. Start your day with a Turkish breakfast and end it with a late-night kebab – there’s no better way to immerse yourself in the culture.

Make sure you head for Cafe Istanbul, this popular restaurant serves up modern food with an authentic twist. While, the resort is also home to more traditional eateries where you’ll find dishes such as kofe, meatballs made from minced lamb and pide, the country’s alternative to pizza. These tasty plates are best washed down with Efes Pilsen, the local beer.

Beach lovers flock to Belek thanks to its far-stretching sand fronted by azure Mediterranean waters. Its safe sea is ideal for mini paddlers as is its gentle watersports such as pedalo rides. The spot is also kept in pristine condition, considering it is a nesting site for endangered loggerhead and green turtles. Backed by pine trees, this tranquil oasis is the perfect place to relax, that’s if you’re not tempted by its fast-paced watersports such as parasailing.

Belek is an all-in-one resort. Combining history, sports, natural wonders and clear, blue waters – you’re in for an unforgettable holiday. Experience some culture and take a trip to the town’s mosque or sample the resort’s thrills at its fun-filled theme park. If you’re a fan of golf, you’ve got some fantastic courses to choose from. Among its surroundings you’ll also come across some of Turkey’s biggest natural draws, where you’ll be welcomed by an array of wildlife and deep forests.

A fantastic choice of golf courses: Known for its stunning climate and selection of courses, Belek is the ideal spot for a round of golf. If you don’t want the putting fun to end, you can always opt for the popular Cornelia Faldo Course, where you can take on an impressive 27 holes. Alternatively, Montgomerie Maxx Royal Golf Course welcomes both pros and beginners onto its famous greens. Playing host to a number of tournaments, this stunning course stretches for 104 hectares. Those who want to practise their swing late at night, Carya Golf Course is the place to be with its lit-up fairways.

Explore your scenic surroundings: Koprulu Canyon National Park is worth a visit, especially if you’re a fan of watersports. Kayaking, canoeing and white-water rafting all take place in its waters, giving you plenty of opportunity to stay active. Back on dry land, the park also invites you to hike its beautiful terrain with dramatic views and ancient ruins concealed by its vast greenery. Just a taxi ride down the road you can also discover one the region’s most spectacular attractions – Manavgat Waterfall. This flowing phenomenon makes for dramatic photos, especially when it is viewed from above, while its surrounding trees add to its appeal.