Major city · Türkiye (Turkey)
Belek
Go only if you want an all-inclusive golf or beach resort: 3–7 nights inside the resort, car or taxi for Aspendos and Perge.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and crowded), and the two Bayram holidays when resorts fill and prices spike
- Airport
- AYT
- Nights
- 3–7
Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
Belek is a purpose-built resort strip about 40 km east of Antalya: a dozen golf courses, big all-inclusive hotels and sandy beaches, with almost no town life between them. It works as a fly-and-flop or golf week, not as a sightseeing base. Independent travellers use it for two or three nights to see Aspendos and Perge, then move on to Antalya or Side.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Belek, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SafetyResort areas are calm and well-policed; the real risks are summer heat, sea currents on windy days and overpriced town-centre shops.
- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies (police, ambulance, fire) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAYT Antalya Airport (About 40 km west; most hotels run transfers, otherwise taxi or rental car.AYT Antalya Airport (About 25 mi west; most hotels run transfers, otherwise taxi or rental car.
- Getting aroundHotels run shuttles to their golf courses and the theme park; otherwise you need a car or taxi.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₺80–150 (≈ US$2–4)
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup or pide₺150–300 (≈ US$4–8)
- Beerdraught in a town café / can at a market₺120–200 (≈ US$3–5)₺60–100 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 mi5 km taxi3.1 mi taxicheck₺250–400 (≈ US$7–10)
- Metro or bus rideBus BA22 rideAntalyakart card required (check)₺30–60 (≈ US$1–2)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₺400–800 (≈ US$10–20)
- Museum or sight ticketAspendos or Perge entrycheck₺400–800 (≈ US$10–20)
- Budget bedBelek town guesthouse double, a night, per room₺1,200 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedBelek town guesthouse double, a night, per room₺2,000 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedBelek town guesthouse double, a night, per room₺3,500 (≈ US$90)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺1,500 (≈ US$40) · Mid ₺3,000 (≈ US$75) · High ₺6,000 (≈ US$150)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AYT Antalya Airport (About 40 km west; most hotels run transfers, otherwise taxi or rental car. The airport is east of Antalya city, so you avoid backtracking through downtown.)AYT Antalya Airport (About 25 mi west; most hotels run transfers, otherwise taxi or rental car. The airport is east of Antalya city, so you avoid backtracking through downtown.)
Weather and climate
Belek: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C59°F
6°C43°F
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Feb
16°C61°F
6°C43°F
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Mar
18°C64°F
8°C46°F
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Apr
22°C72°F
11°C52°F
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May
26°C79°F
15°C59°F
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Jun
31°C88°F
19°C66°F
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Jul
34°C93°F
22°C72°F
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Aug
34°C93°F
22°C72°F
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Sep
31°C88°F
19°C66°F
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Oct
27°C81°F
15°C59°F
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Nov
21°C70°F
11°C52°F
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Dec
17°C63°F
8°C46°F
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High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Hotels run shuttles to their golf courses and the theme park; otherwise you need a car or taxi. Bus BA22 links Antalya Meydan, Belek town and Boğazkent every 20 min from 06:20 to 21:30, but it runs along Turizm Cd about 1 km inland from the beach hotels. You need the Antalyakart card for city buses. Long-distance buses to Manavgat and Alanya stay on the D400 inland and do not enter Belek; get off at Serik and take a taxi or dolmuş.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min each way
Car or taxi about 15 km north; no direct public busCar or taxi about 9.3 mi north; no direct public bus
Well-preserved Graeco-Roman city with a large theatre; go at opening. The wonky Aspendos bridge is on the way.
Door to door: About 45 min each way
Car or taxi towards Antalya, then the site turn-off
Roman city ruins; pair with Aspendos in one half-day by car.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car or taxi to Serik, then bus on the D400; or a direct taxi
Extensive Roman ruins and a harbour; better as an overnight than a rushed return.
Manavgat
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or car east on the D400
Waterfalls plus the transport hub for Side; not worth a dedicated day on its own.
Door to door: 1.5–2 h
Bus or car east on the D400
Citadel on a crag above the harbour; too far for a comfortable day return.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus BA22 from Belek town, or car west
Old town, museum and mosques; the practical base for anything beyond the resort.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Golf strip (west end, Kadriye side)
Cullinan, Titanic, Kaya and Regnum hotels plus most courses; quiet, car-dependent, best for golfers.
Central beach strip (Turizm Cd)
Cornelia, Susesi, Ela, Papillon and Calista; walkable beachfront but the BA22 bus runs 1 km inland.Cornelia, Susesi, Ela, Papillon and Calista; walkable beachfront but the BA22 bus runs 0.6 mi inland.
Boğazkent (east end)
Cheaper resorts such as Crystal Waterworld and Belek Beach; a modern grid, 10 km from the town centre.Cheaper resorts such as Crystal Waterworld and Belek Beach; a modern grid, 6.2 mi from the town centre.
Belek town centre
Budget guesthouses and a dozen cafés near the clocktower; no beach, no resort facilities.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₺1,500–2,500 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺2,500–4,500 (≈ US$65–110) excl. bed
- High
- ₺4,500 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Resort double room (B&B)1 × 4 nights × ₺5,000 | ₺20,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 4 days × ₺3,000 | ₺24,000 |
| Airport transfer, both ways2 × ₺1,200 · check | ₺2,400 |
| Green fee, one round2 × ₺3,500 · check | ₺7,000 |
| Land of Legends theme park, adult2 × ₺1,850 · check | ₺3,700 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₺500 | ₺1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺5,810 |
| Trip total≈ ₺7,990 per person per day, bed included | ₺63,910≈ US$1,600 |
2026 estimate in lira; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ₺80–150 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Noodle soup or pide | ₺150–300 (≈ US$4–8) |
| Beer: draught in a town café / can at a market | ₺120–200 (≈ US$3–5) / ₺60–100 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxicheck | ₺250–400 (≈ US$7–10) |
| Bus BA22 rideAntalyakart card required (check) | ₺30–60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₺400–800 (≈ US$10–20) |
| Aspendos or Perge entrycheck | ₺400–800 (≈ US$10–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The resort strip is designed to keep you inside: no promenade, no harbour, no free-standing restaurants or bars on the beach.
- Belek town centre is modern retail selling overpriced tat; don't build a trip around it.
- Long-distance buses don't come into Belek: plan the Serik taxi or dolmuş leg.
- July and August heat plus full resorts: book golf tee times and theme-park tickets ahead.
- Some resort facilities close outside high season: confirm what is open before booking.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies (police, ambulance, fire)
- 112
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Bu adrese lütfenTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies112
Embassy
Most embassies and consulates are in Ankara or Istanbul; the US, UK and German consulates for the Antalya region are in Antalya (check addresses).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- AYT → Belek resort, taxi: about ₺1,200–1,800 (≈ US$30–45), 40 min (check)
- Bus BA22, Belek town → Antalya Meydan: about ₺30–60 (≈ US$1–2), 1 h (check)
- Belek → Aspendos, taxi return: about ₺800–1,200 (≈ US$20–30) (check)
Say or show
- Merhaba — Hello (mer-hah-BAH)
- Teşekkürler — Thank you (teh-shek-kewr-LER)
- Ne kadar? — How much is it? (neh kah-DAR)
- Kartla ödeyebilir miyim? — Can I pay by card? (kart-LAH ur-deh-yeh-bee-LEER mee-yim)
- Plaj nerede? — Where is the beach? (plahzh NEH-reh-deh)
- İmdat — Help (eem-DAHT)
Tipping: 5–10% in restaurants, round up taxis.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Belek. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and crowded), and the two Bayram holidays when resorts fill and prices spike · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for AYT: transfer times, taxi fallback and late-arrival rungs field-checked.
- Four sleep clusters with rescue anchors: golf strip, central beach strip, Boğazkent, Belek town.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Aspendos, Perge, Land of Legends, Troy Aqua) and eat pages for the town cafés.
- Golf and Bayram fixtures so gates A–D can go green.