Turkey may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about a break in golf. Nevertheless, golf tourism in Turkey is a flourishing industry, and there are good reasons for its emergence as a country offering some of the best golf courses available.
First, there is the weather. As the recent British Open at Turnberry confirms; when the sun is shining, golf is a wonderful game, but when it's windy and wet, then the golf course can be a lonely place. With a break in golf in Turkey, you are almost guaranteed that the weather will be hot and sunny.
The main golf courses in Turkey can be found in the region of Belek-Antalya in the country, which is located on the southern coast, overlooking the Mediterranean Ocean, and in addition to golf, the area offers many cultural attractions that can be expected from the area steeped in history.
Belek relies heavily on tourism, and golfers, in particular, can take advantage of a number of luxury hotels, as well as a choice of eleven golf courses. Away from the golf course, the thriving city also offers a wide selection of fine restaurants, bars and attractions where you can skip hours. Turkey offers a truly excellent value for money, not only on the golf course, but also at a cost, and the food and drinks offered are usually the cheapest, but the highest quality that can be found anywhere in Europe. Moreover, the population of Turkey goes the extra mile so that visitors can enjoy their stay as much as possible.
A little further, in the region of Antalya, in which Belek is located, you can boast many cultural and historical sights, including the ancient amphitheater Aspendos and Roman ruins in Perge. To take a step back in time, visit Side, which is just a few minutes drive from Belek. While it is now a resort town, there are still extensive ruins that can be seen throughout the city, and is one of the most famous and important classical places in the country.
Returning to golf, golf courses in the region can be some of the best in Europe, and many well-known names can be attributed to the design of golf courses in the region, including David Fehry, Colin Montgomery and Sir Nick Faldo, which include David Fehriti - designed by National Golf club and cuts eucalyptus forest and pines on the background of snow-capped mountains Taura. The national course is characterized by an abundance of natural lakes, as well as numerous bunkers filled with sparkling white sand; offering a rigorous challenge to golfers of all abilities.
Other courses in the region include the Sueno Golf Resort, the Cornelia Deluxe Resort, which was designed by Sir Nick Faldo and includes the David Leadbetter Academy and the five-star Gloria Verde Hotel.
But no matter which of the best golf courses in Belek you decide to start your golf tour in Turkey, you can be sure that you will be rewarded with an excellent and enjoyable experience, both on and off course. With Turkey and the region, Belek, in particular, is currently competing with the Algarve in terms of golfers, Belek and its golf courses will force you to return again and again.
