‘Belek’ region of Antalya, Turkey’s world famous holiday resort in the Mediterranean has been awarded as the Best Golf destination by GOLF JOURNAL Travel Awards 2012 at the recently held award ceremony in ITB Berlin. 

Located 30 kms from the Antalya province, Belek makes a quaint holiday destination. The city is a perfect blend of historical sites, sun kissed beaches and world-class golf courses making it an attractive destination to the young and the old alike. Further, a wide range of luxury hotels coupled with a host of friendly Turkish people makes Belek undoubtedly warm and charming. Belek has been developed as a holiday destination more from the Golfing perspective to cater to the growing needs of upwardly mobile and educated audience who like to mix business with pleasure amidst natural surroundings. Some of the prominent golf courses that cater to this growing market are: 

Gloria Golf Resort, Acisu Mevkii, 07500 Serik-Belek- Antalya 

This course was designed by French golf architect Michel Gayon, and situated by pine forests at the foot of the Toros Mountain. It is considered a Gayon classic, with deep bunkers, and an average 670 m2 green areas and seven ponds of 30,000 m2. The handicap obligations is 28 for men and 36 for women. The tee's are white, yellow , blue and red. There are 63 bunkers, which are 16,000 m2. The driving range is formed by a pond containing the target greens, and at this location in order to pass the pond with practice shots, a harsh and high shot of 203 meters is necessary. The driving range shot platform has 48 sections and two floors. It is located 42 kms from the airport. 

Nobilis Golf Otel, Acisu Mevkii, 07500 Serik- Belek- Antalya 

Designed by internationally renowned architect Dave Thomas, this course is next to a natural pine forest around Belek Acisu river, and has been operating since 1998. It covers an area of 729,000 m2, with 18 holes. The driving range holds 60 people. The length of the field is 5877m for men and 5103m for women, and grass is watered by a computer-controlled system. It is located 42 kms from the airport. 

Tat Golf, Tatbeach Golf Hotel, P O BOX: 01 07507 Serik, Belek – Antalya 

The course is built on an area of 5252 hectares (13 acre) by Hawtree of England, Golf Course Architects. It is in the vicinity of the ancient cities of Perge, Side, Aspendos, Termessos, Olympos, Chimera, Kekova, Myra. It is located 35 kms from the airport. 

Kempinski The Dome , Uckumtepesi Mevkii Belek Belek , 07500- Antalya 

The Dome offers a variety of sports and leisure facilities that suit the needs of business and leisure guests alike. There is everything for everyone like for a health conscious client one has the Fitness Centre keeping or simple relax one has The Dome Sanitas Spa and for rejuvenation one has Thalasso Centre . The Dome also features a vast 2123 m² outdoor swimming pool consisting of connecting 'lagoons' and a beautiful sandy beach greeting the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea. There is also a heated 122 m² indoor pool, an outdoor and indoor children's pool and an 82 m² Thalasso pool available. The Hotel also provides pavilion for guests who wish to try something more exclusive on their private beach. A bar in the centre of the main pool is available for swimmers. It is located a 30 Km from the airport.