Belek sits on the Antalya coast approximately 35 kilometres east of Antalya International Airport — close enough for a straightforward transfer, far enough from the city to feel like a genuine resort. It is Turkey’s premier destination for all inclusive holidays and championship golf, and it has earned that position through the quality of what it offers rather than simply through marketing.
The hotel strip runs through mature Aleppo pine forest directly behind a long sandy beach — a combination that gives Belek a natural atmosphere that many of Turkey’s larger resort areas lack. The pine trees, the sea air and the quality of light in the early morning and late afternoon make Belek a more visually distinctive resort than its neighbour Lara, which is a larger, more urban beach strip. Guests who have stayed in both consistently describe Belek as the more pleasant environment.
The all inclusive offer here is the finest in Turkey. Properties like Gloria Hotels, Kaya Palazzo Golf Resort, Cullinan Belek and Titanic Deluxe Golf Belek set standards that are difficult to match anywhere else in the Mediterranean at the same price point — multiple à la carte restaurants included in the board basis, premium drinks, private beaches, waterparks and children’s clubs that run from morning to late evening. For families, the breadth and quality of what a top Belek all inclusive delivers is genuinely difficult to find elsewhere within a four-hour flight of the UK.
Golf is the other defining feature of Belek. Over twenty championship courses sit within a short drive of each other — including the 45-hole Gloria Golf Club complex, Regnum Carya and the courses at Cornelia Diamond and Kaya Palazzo. Belek hosts professional tournaments regularly and is considered Europe’s premier golf resort destination. For golfers travelling from the UK, it is simply the best answer available in the region.
Land of Legends, located in Belek, has become one of the primary reasons UK families choose Turkey over Spain or Greece. The complex includes a large waterpark, roller coasters, a shopping avenue, restaurants and evening entertainment — and it sits within easy reach of most Belek hotels. Thomas visited with his family in May 2026 and rates it highly, though he notes that some attractions operate seasonally and the shuttle situation from individual hotels varies and should always be confirmed before booking.
Belek’s beach is long, sandy and calm — the water here is sheltered and warm, gentle enough for young children and clear enough for snorkelling directly from the shore. The promenade areas and the restaurants within and around the resort provide a good evening atmosphere for guests who want to step outside their hotel, and Antalya city — with its historic Kaleiçi old town, clifftop restaurants and waterfront — is approximately 40 minutes away by taxi for guests who want a day or evening in the city.
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