16 championship courses, luxury all-inclusive resorts, ancient Roman ruins and quality hire clubs delivered directly to your accommodation. Here is why Belek deserves to be on every serious golfer’s list.
Why Belek Has Become Europe’s Top Golf Destination
Of the 19 golf courses in Turkey, 16 are in Belek, a stretch of the Turkish Riviera in Antalya Province that has been transformed over three decades from a quiet coastal pine forest into one of the most concentrated golf destinations in the world. Courses here have been designed by Colin Montgomerie, Sir Nick Faldo, Peter Thomson and David Feherty. Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood have all competed in tournaments on these fairways.
What makes Belek genuinely exceptional is the combination: championship-calibre golf, luxury all-inclusive resorts that are ideally suited to golf groups, Mediterranean beaches and some of the richest archaeological heritage anywhere in Turkey, all within a 30-minute drive of Antalya Airport. Clubs to Hire in Belek means arriving with hand luggage, skipping the baggage queue and having quality clubs waiting safely at your hotel resort ahead of your first tee time.
The Best Golf Courses in Belek
The Montgomerie Maxx Royal Club is the headline act, a Colin Montgomerie design featuring eight lakes and around seven hectares of bunkers, built to European Tour standard. It hosted the Turkish Airlines Open, one of the penultimate events in the Race to Dubai, from 2013 to 2015. The adjacent Maxx Royal hotel is among the finest resorts in the region.
Cornelia Golf Club, home to courses designed by Sir Nick Faldo, offers the Faldo King, Faldo Queen and Faldo Prince loops of nine holes each, combining into a full, memorable round with the Cornelia Diamond Hotel’s spa, Turkish baths and eight pools alongside. The National Golf Club was the first in Turkey to host an international professional tournament and its 27-hole championship layout, designed by Ryder Cup player David Feherty and Senior Tour player David Jones, remains one of Belek’s most respected tests.
Carya Golf Club, designed by Australian legend Peter Thomson, takes a different approach: a classic heathland-style layout unusual for the Mediterranean, with floodlit holes that allow night golf until late in the evening. Covering 110 hectares and running along the Besgoz River towards the Mediterranean, it is one of the most distinctive rounds in the region.
Ancient History Around Every Corner
Belek sits within Antalya Province, one of the richest archaeological regions in the world. The Roman amphitheatre at Aspendos, just inland from Belek, is among the best-preserved in the entire Roman world. Its acoustics are so exceptional that it still hosts opera and ballet performances. At sunset, with the Taurus Mountains framing the stage behind you, it is one of the great experiences available to any visitor to Turkey.
The ancient city of Perge, also nearby, was one of the most important cities in Pamphylia in the first and second centuries AD. Its colonnaded main street, stadium and agora are remarkably intact. The Antalya Archaeological Museum in the city houses major pieces from both Aspendos and Perge and is one of the finest archaeology museums in the country.
Things to Do in Belek Beyond Golf
The Mediterranean beaches around Belek are long, clean and warm noticeably calmer and clearer than Atlantic resort beaches and excellent for swimming from April through November. For families or groups with non-golfers, the Land of Legends Theme Park is a large entertainment and water park complex within easy reach of the resorts.
Antalya city, about 30 minutes from Belek, has one of the best-preserved Ottoman old towns in Turkey, Kaleiçi with Roman harbour walls, narrow streets and rooftop restaurants that make for an excellent evening out. For something more adventurous, the Köprülü Canyon in the Taurus Mountains offers outstanding white-water rafting, easily arranged as a full-day trip from any of the Belek resorts.
When to Visit Belek for Golf
Belek is playable year-round, but the best conditions are March to May and September to November. Spring and autumn bring temperatures of 20 to 28 degrees and courses in peak condition. Summer is hot, regularly above 35 degrees, but early-morning rounds are comfortable and the afternoons are for the pool. Winter golf (December to February) is mild, inexpensive and increasingly popular with European golfers looking for a value alternative to the Atlantic resorts.
Frequently Asked Questions – Golf Club Hire in Belek
How many golf courses are there in Belek?
Belek has 16 eighteen-hole championship golf courses, the highest concentration in Turkey and one of the highest in Europe. Of Turkey’s 19 total golf courses, 16 are located in Belek.
Can I hire golf clubs in Belek?
Yes. Clubs to Hire provides premium golf club rental servicing Belek, delivering your chosen sets directly to your hotel or luxury resort. Book online before you travel and your clubs will be securely dropped off at your accommodation, ensuring no excess baggage charges and no check-in queues
Is Belek good for a golf holiday?
Belek is exceptional for a golf holiday. The combination of 16 championship courses, luxury all-inclusive resorts, warm Mediterranean weather and outstanding value for money makes it one of the best golf destinations in Europe. The proximity of Aspendos, Perge and Antalya old town also gives non-golfing partners plenty to enjoy.
When is the best time to play golf in Belek?
March to May and September to November are ideal, warm, dry and with courses in their best condition. Summer is very playable in the early morning. Winter is mild (15–18°C) and offers the best value green fees and accommodation rates of the year.