Property in Belek: Real Estate Hotspots in Belek

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Guide to Turkey Property in Belek

Belek is located within the beautiful Antalya province and is Turkey’s premier golf resort.

Turkey was awarded ‘Best Golf Destination Europe – 2008’ by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). Though there are also courses in Bodrum, Dalaman , Istanbul and Kusadasi this award was largely due to Belek.

Belek with its wealth of championship courses, including those designed by Colin Montgomerie and Nick Faldo, is becoming increasingly popular with golfers who admire the courses and enjoy the all-year-round playing opportunities the fine weather affords. Carya Golf Club in Belek will host the European Challenge Tour in April 2010. The World Amateur Golf Championship is to be held in 2012 in Belek confirming Turkey as a world class golfing destination

If golf is not for you then don’t be put off, as Belek also has plenty of other attractions and activities to keep all the family occupied in common with other resorts Altinkum and Alanya. Belek property is surrounded by spectacular settings boasting boasts . Belek boasts long, golden sandy beaches with crystal clear waters, and a backdrop of mountains, which will appeal to both nature lovers and adventurers. It is an ideal place to purchase your Turkey property.

Belek offers a wealth of culture, ancient cities, waterfalls, caverns, and skiing. For the more adventurous there are jeep safaris, watersports, scuba diving, white water rafting, horse riding along with golf in Turkey and much more.

It is an ideal base from which to explore many ancient sites as are the resorts of Altinkum , Kusadasi , and Bodrum. Nearby Side has the Temple of Apollo where Mark Anthony is said to have proposed to Cleopatra. Easily accessible is the site of Perge founded around 1000BC with a huge theatre and visited by St Paul. Well worth a visit are the sites of Pamphlyia with the remains of roman baths, temples, a mausoleum and a theatre and the site of Termessos where you will see city ruins.

Just outside Antalya the well preserved amphitheatre at Aspendos seats up to 20,000 people and dates from 162 AD. The world renowned annual Aspendos opera and ballet festival takes place in June and July when you can enjoy performances from top companies in a stunning setting. In Antalya itself you can enjoy the old town of Kaleici with its narrow winding streets and numerous shops. Other excursions include the natural wonders of the waterfalls of Manavgat and the Kursunlu and Duden falls. The resort of Kemer with its upmarket marina makes an ideal day trip.

There is even the opportunity to go skiing at Saklikent Ski Resort which lengthens the tourist season considerably and increases rental potential for property in Belek. Belek has an annual average of 300 days of sunshine a year meaning that you can ski in the morning and swim in the afternoon during the mild winter months.

Belek has a lot to offer by day and also by night when the sun sets over the mountains and the town’s restaurants and bars come to life.  You may wish to sample some of the regions finest cuisine and enjoy the fabulous array of evening entertainment offered within Belek.

Golfers and non-golfers alike are recognising the potential that property in Belek offers for both holidays and investment.

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Property in Turkey: Property in Belek

Turkey Property: The Belek Property Market

Belek is a designated tourist centre with a number of all-inclusive resort hotels. It also has some of the country’s most beautiful government protected forests, and the championship courses that the area is famous for.

Belek is on Turkey’s Mediterranean Coast on the stretch known as the ‘Turkish Riviera’ and is growing rapidly in popularity with British and Irish holidaymakers and property investors alike. There is very little high rise in the area, giving you spectacular views from properties towards the mountains and across the Aegean Sea. The sandy beaches of Belek are ideal for families.

There are some superb new developments in Belek which hold particular appeal for golfers due to their close proximity to championship courses where you can play throughout the year. The fact that during March and April owners of property in Belek can ski in the morning on the slopes of Saklikent Ski Resort also adds to this appeal.

Some of those buying property in the Belek area opt for developments in the stunning surrounding countryside. Nirvana International’s Augustus Resort is around 15 minutes drive from the courses of Belek and offers luxury property against the backdrop of the Taurus Mountains.

The Antalya region of which Belek is part is an all-year-round resort. Throughout the year flights operate from the UK to Antalya International Airport which is 25km away. Property owners in Belek can enjoy golf, skiing, sandy beaches, ancient sites and magnificent mountain scenery to name but a few reasons to visit this fantastic resort. A Belek property makes an ideal holiday home whatever the season and will suit golfers and non-golfers alike.

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