Belek

Belek is a neighbourhood in the Serik district in Turkey's Antalya Province.

As of 2022, it had a population of 9,102. Before the 2013 Turkish local government reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

Belek
Belek
Belek is located in Turkey
Belek
Belek
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°51′N 31°03′E / 36.850°N 31.050°E / 36.850; 31.050
CountryTurkey
ProvinceAntalya
DistrictSerik
Population
 (2022)
9,102
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Area code0242
Belek
Replica of a ship at the beach of Belek
Belek
Golf course Gloria in Belek

Belek is one of the centers of Turkey's tourism industry and is home to more than thirty four-star and five-star hotels and many other accommodation services and entertainment facilities.

The town and the surrounding area are famous for their spas and mineral waters received from seven springs.

Belek is a developing golf center. In 2012 it hosted the Turkish Airlines World Golf Final and in 2013 it hosted the Turkish Airlines Open. Belek also hosts the Antalya Open, the only professional tennis tournament currently held in Turkey.

Town

In the center of town, a mosque stands alongside statues and a waterfall leading to extensive shopping in the tree lined boulevards. This area is key to Turkey's overall tourism plans having already benefited from substantial investment by the Turkish Tourism Ministry. Turkey is beginning to rival the Algarve for the numbers of golfing tourists annually.[citation needed]

Beaches

In Belek Beach Park, standards of cleanliness are high, with amenities such as showers, toilets, changing facilities, and beachfront parking. There are mineral-rich spring water (and sometimes sea water) used to give medicinal baths. The spa resorts offer various health services, known as balneotherapy.

References

  • Belek  Belek travel guide from Wikivoyage

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