A growing number of Europe’s leisure golfers is discovering the merits of golfing in Belek, Türkiye with golf courses in the region not only welcoming club members, but also pay-and-play golfers with amazing Mediterranean views, forested fairways, and après-golf amenities.

Antalya boasts more than just exceptional golfing. Here are a few ideas to elevate your golf vacation experience.

If you are with the family, you can be sure that pristine sandy beaches are the norm in all 5-star resorts of Belek, many also featuring well-managed kids clubs, as well as youth golf academies.

For history buffs, Kaleiçi (Old Fortified City) in Antalya is like a living museum with landmarks including Hadrian Gate, and old wood and brick Antalya houses with their amazing courtyards ornamented with the region’s trademark pebble mosaics. To see the precious artefacts found in ancient cities like Side, Aspendos, and Perge, head to Antalya Archaeology Museum outside the old city walls.     

Book a ticket for a concert or show at the ancient theatre of Aspendos, during the annual Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival held in August and September. Take an exhilarating jeep safari or river rafting in Köprülü Canyon for a day of adventure.

Trek along the trails connecting the ancient cities of Lycia and Pisidia regions, or discover the rich flora of the Antalya region with botanic tours encompassing Tahtalı Mountain, Kemer, Çıralı, and Kaş in spring and autumn.