Belek Travel Guide

the region has become a shelter for those looking for the luxury of five-star hotel complexes, as well as top-class golfing.Many of the hotels have their own  private beach and you are welcome to endeavour the comforts of them. Close to a number of appealing sites Belek has something to offer to everyone. The ruins of the Roman town of Perge is a fascinating excursion, as is the well-preserved ancient amphitheatre at Aspendos, whose acoustics have stood the test of time and that still plays host to the special concert.Jeep safaris into the mountains are another popular excursion, as are boat trips, watersports, and visits to nearby Manavgat waterfalls and the thermal baths at Pamukkale. Scuba diving, white water rafting, horse riding are also available.The town of Belek with its  shopping centre, some souvenir shops and some cafes which are giving you the chance to live life through the eyes of the locals. Kadriye has more to offer in the way of street markets and nightlife, but day trips to busier towns such as Alanya or Antalya are also available. Belek is thus the perfect resort for those seeking the indulgence of lazing on a sun lounger by the pool all day, with one's every need taken care of.

Belek resorts

Belek tourism

With thousands of visitors  that the area is annually welcoming, you may find yourselves relaxing in one of the various hotel resorts of the area and enjoying the facilities provided. Belek has something to offer to everyone with its diversity and variety of choices.

Things to do in Belek

Belek culture

As he transformed a religion-driven former Ottoman Empire into a modern nation-state with a very strong separation of state and religion, there was a corresponding increase in the methods of artistic expression. During the first years of the republic, the government invested a large amount of resources into fine arts such as paintings, sculpture and architecture. This was done as both a process of modernisation and of creating a cultural identity. Be aware that the city's most famous relic from the days of the Roman Empire is an exceptionally well preserved amphitheatre. Because of the different historical factors playing an important role in defining a Turkish identity, the culture of Turkey is an interesting combination of clear efforts to be "modern" and Western, alongside a desire to maintain traditional religious and historical worth . 

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