Belek Travel Guide 2026 — First-Time Visitor Handbook

Belek is a coastal resort area 33 km east of Antalya Airport (AYT), in the Antalya province on Turkey's Mediterranean coast. The town itself is small; the resorts spread along about 15 km of sandy coast between Belek centre and Kadriye/Boğazkent.

May, June, September and early October are the sweet spots — hot but not extreme, sea warm enough to swim. July–August is peak family season and very hot (35–40°C). Golf travels best in April-May and October-November.

Belek is dominated by 5-star all-inclusive resorts on the beach. For luxury: Regnum Carya, Maxx Royal Belek, Rixos Premium, Cornelia Diamond. For families: Kaya Palazzo, Gloria Serenity. For boutique: Calista Luxury, Kempinski The Dome.

Turkish Lira (TRY) is the official currency, but EUR and USD are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants and our transfers. Card payment is universal in hotels and large restaurants; cash is useful at bazaars and for tipping.

Private transfer is the practical choice — there is no metro or train to Belek. Public buses exist but require multiple changes. Hotel shuttles, when available, are usually expensive and slow.

Aspendos+Side, Antalya old town, Pamukkale (long day), Manavgat boat trip, Olympos+Chimaera at night, Köprülü Canyon rafting. See our full Things to Do guide.

Most guests eat at their all-inclusive resort, but a night out in Kaleiçi (Antalya old town) or Side harbour is well worth the trip. Turkish breakfast, mezze, fresh fish, kebab and baklava are the local must-tries.

Tipping 10% is normal at sit-down restaurants if service isn't included. Tipping the driver is discretionary — €5–10 for a transfer or €10–20 for a tour is appreciated, not expected.

Sunscreen, hat, swimwear, comfortable shoes for ancient sites, light layers for cool mornings, EU/Type F plug adapter, basic medications. Modest clothing if visiting mosques.

WhatsApp: send pickup, drop-off, date, time and group size. Reply with fixed price in minutes. No prepayment, pay the driver in cash on arrival.