Discover the beautiful, quiet litlle town of Belek
Many people may have never heard of Belek, Turkey before as this little Turkish town is generally kept off many of the tourist maps. Yet when you visit this enchanting place you may find yourself asking why. Belek offers the same beautiful, aged walls and walkways as other Turkish cities while its diminutive size only contributes to the tranquil atmosphere making it a choice getaway spot.
When you first look at Belek as a holiday destination, you may find yourself wondering what sort of activities you may enjoy here. Well, if you enjoy golf, Belek is a golfing paradise. Featuring a world-class 18 hold golf course, Belek is one of Turkey's premier golf centers. And if you're new to the game, the course caters for beginners, intermediate players and experts so it will be a great chance to improve your game. If you would prefer to do some sight seeing, Aspendos is an ancient Roman theater which seats 20 000 and is still in use today. If your visiting in summer you may be able to enjoy a concert or recital here. Not far from the town you will find the Antalya Museum - one of the countries largest. Featuring an impressive 14 exhibition halls as well as an open-air gallery, it currently exhibits roughly 5000 works of art as well as a number of interesting Turkish artifacts.
When it comes to Belek hotels, restaurants and night-time entertainment, you will find that there is plenty on offer - especially in Antalya on the outskirts of town. Popular restaurants include the Coco Bar, the Kismet Balikcisi and the Develi Restaurant. If you're looking for night time entertainment, Ally's is the most popular club in town. If you find the weekend queues a but much you can try Club 29 or the James Dean Bar. When the hot sun rises in the clear blue sky, head to Belek's beaches. These picturesque beaches are a great place to hang out with the kids or simply relax in the sun or cool down in the crystal clear water. There is also a selection of water sports to enjoy. And if you're looking to try your hand at shopping here, you wont be disappointed. Belek - like most Turkish towns - has a number of little markets just waiting to be discovered. Book your flight to Belek now to make sure you don't miss out!
