Belek is famous for its luxury hotels, golf courses, an abundance of greenery and entertainment. Find out from the reviews of tourists about Belek what impressions the Turkish resort leaves, what are the prices there and whether it is worth going on vacation in 2021.
Resort experience
The young fashionable resort is located 35 km from Antalya. The road to Belek from the airport takes only half an hour. The city is located a kilometer from the coast, and luxury hotels and sandy beaches flaunt by the sea. People come to Belek to swim, sunbathe, play golf and relax at the spa, which is why the resort is called the Golden Sands of Turkey and the Beverly Hills of the Turkish Riviera.
ksenehka: "Belek is a completely different Turkey. There are not many palm trees like in Kemer or Alanya. The vegetation is mostly coniferous: pine, fir and a lot of eucalyptus. Belek is famous for its golf courses, so the main tourists are from Europe."
Best hotels in Belek
Belek is an elite vacation spot. There are more than twenty 5 * hotels in the resort, which accept tourists on the "all inclusive" system. Upscale hotels are on the first line, have their own beaches, large areas and a lot of entertainment - spas, outdoor pools, water parks, tennis courts and playgrounds. In the summer of 2021, a double room in a 5 * hotel in Belek costs from $ 140. Look for tours to Belek on Travelat or Level.Travel.
Almost all of the resort's nightlife is concentrated in hotel discos and nightclubs. Please note that some are only accessible to guests of the hotels to which they belong.
According to tourists' reviews for 2019 and 2020, there are very few 3 * hotels in Belek. They are located away from the sea and offer guests a swimming pool, restaurant buffet and housekeeping. Tourists have to walk at least a kilometer to the beaches. A double room in a 3 * hotel with breakfast costs from $ 40.
We have selected the best hotels in Belek on 1 line with all inclusive and ultra all inclusive meals:
- Maxx Royal Belek Golf & Spa 5 * is a top hotel, expensive and rich, suitable for everyone.
- Gloria Serenity Resort 5 * is a hotel for a luxurious and relaxing holiday. Magnificent interiors of rooms, green area, cool water park.
- Papillon Zeugma Relaxury 5 * - economical "five", unlike the previous ones. Good food and animation.
- IQ Belek Resort Hotel 4 * - an excellent "four" on 2 lines, there is a minibus to the beach.
- Maya World Belek 4 * is a good economical hotel on 2 lines.
Belek beaches
The sandy coast of the resort attracts tourists like a magnet! Belek's clean and well-groomed beaches are considered some of the best in Turkey. They are covered with soft sand mixed with small pebbles. The entrance to the water is smooth, and the depth starts far from the shore. The shallow water is well warmed by the sun, so parents with small children like to relax in Belek.
The coastal strip is almost 16 km long, divided between the hotels. Outsiders are not allowed there. For tourists who live on 2 lines and locals, there are 2 municipal beaches in the east and west of the beach strip. According to reviews, the free public beaches of Belek are not much inferior to the recreation areas of 5 * hotels, but you have to get to them by taxi or local minibuses - dolmushah.
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julia mamochka: "The sea is wonderful ... Not as beautiful and clean as in Cyprus, but very warm. Belek beaches are equipped with everything you need - bars, showers, playgrounds, children's areas, many rows of sun loungers under a canopy. the beach is clean, there are trash cans near each sunbed. "
Food prices
Belek is a resort where few people deny themselves pleasure. Food prices here are higher than in other cities in Turkey. In establishments near the sea, seafood and meat dishes cost $ 3.5-4, pizza - $ 2-2.75, and desserts - from $ 2.1. In Belek restaurants, the average check for a dinner for two without alcohol is $ 20-35.
Most tourists who live in Belek eat in all inclusive hotels. They only spend money on sightseeing snacks, ice cream, sweets and sodas.
Small family restaurants of national cuisine are popular among vacationers who want to save money. Prices for food there start at $ 1.1. For the same little money in a cafe you can have breakfast with omelet and cheese. As elsewhere in Turkey, the portions are large. Don't order a lot of food at once! Learn about the best restaurants in Belek.
Alexandra: "There was no food in the city, sweets and Turkish marshmallows on trifles from $ 6.5 to $ 20 for gift wrapping (depends on weight and variety.). Coconut milk $ 4. Ice cream $ 4-6".
Excursions
According to tourists, outdoor activities are popular in Belek. In 2021, rafting costs $ 25, picnic and fishing $ 45, yacht excursion $ 30, jeep safari $ 35, and ATV safari $ 40. Vacationers are offered excursions around Turkey: trips to Pamukkale - $ 54, Green Canyon - $ 50, Cappadocia - $ 120 and a tour to Istanbul by plane - $ 190.
If you are interested in natural attractions, we recommend a trip to the Köprülü Canyon National Park. A picturesque valley with cedar forests is formed by a cold mountain river. The views are superb!
Vacation with children
There is a lot of entertainment for children in Belek - the Troy water park, the Bellis zoo and the large theme park The Land of Legends. Hygiene products, baby food and diapers are sold in hotel stores, but prices are high there. For everything you need, we advise you to go to the Carrefour and Migros supermarkets, which are located in the urban part of Belek.
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Elena: "The Land of Legends Theme Park - the park is not bad, although it is very hot in summer and it seemed simply unrealistic to visit dry attractions. There is a pool with a transparent aquarium, a pool with sea water and a wave, children's slides. We were not able to visit the adult slides, because we took time for the child. "
Guzel Amirovna: "We flew two families with children (5 years old and 1 year old), and it was important for us that there were good conditions for children. Lykia World & Links Golf Antalya 5 hotel * - excellent value for money! The beach is large, the entrance to the water is deep ".
Evgeniya: "Atlantis Limak 5 * is an excellent hotel. Ideal for families with children of all ages. Sons 2 and 9 years old were delighted, everyone found activities to their liking, could leave the younger one with animators for an hour and a half. There is a babysitting service (paid). There are many cats on the territory, clean, tame. They asked the staff, they said they were microchipped. "
When is the best time to go
It is windy on the Mediterranean coast in spring, so windsurfers open the season in Belek. You can swim in the sea starting in May. True, the sea water warms up to a comfortable temperature of + 22 ° C only by mid-June.
It is hot in the resort in July and August. In the height of summer, it rarely rains, but the air humidity is high. In reviews of the weather in Belek, they complain that the swimwear does not have time to dry out overnight. A bonus to everyone who is ready to withstand the summer heat is the warm sea. Under the rays of the southern sun, the sea water temperature rises to + 28 ° C.
The velvet season in Belek is warm and dry. Tourists enjoy swimming in the sea until early November.
Marina: "We chose the month of October. The weather was sunny, the sea was calm and warm. I liked the beaches and nature very much. But most of all I was pleased with the prices, which dropped several times and became even more affordable."
Conclusions: is it worth going
According to tourists, Belek is suitable for families with children, lovers of resort relaxation, beach activities and interesting excursions. The Turkish city is good in all respects, except for the prices. The best hotels in Belek are located on the first line by the sea, have five stars and are aimed at all-inclusive holiday lovers. Prices in top hotels in Belek start at $ 300 per night.
