Kadriye is one of the Belek coast's most rewarding bases: a compact resort town wrapped in umbrella-pine forest, sitting a short drive from Antalya Airport yet a world away from city bustle. It is best known as the home of the Land of Legends theme park and championship golf courses, but there is far more here — soft, quiet beaches, a lively bazaar, and easy fixed-price transfers to Side, Antalya and beyond. This guide covers everything a first-time visitor needs.
Whether you are booking a family fly-and-flop holiday, a golf break or a theme-park adventure, Kadriye rewards a little planning. We explain exactly where it sits, how to reach it from Antalya Airport (AYT), what the resort zone offers, and how much private transfers and popular day trips cost. Every fare below is per vehicle for transfers and per person for excursions, so you can budget with confidence before you arrive and simply book the pieces you need over WhatsApp.
Table of Contents
- Getting your bearings
- Airport transfers
- Land of Legends
- Golf courses
- Where to stay
- Quiet pine beaches
- Centre and bazaar
- Day trips and excursions
Getting Your Bearings: Where Kadriye Sits
Kadriye is a district on the western edge of the Belek resort strip, in Antalya's Serik region on Turkey's southern Mediterranean coast. It is roughly 33 km from Antalya Airport, a comfortable 35 to 45 minutes by road, and only a few kilometres from central Belek. The town splits neatly into two halves: an inland centre built around a bustling bazaar and everyday shops, and a coastal belt of large five-star resorts backed by pine forest. Land of Legends and the golf courses sit between the two. Because everything is close and flat, Kadriye is easy to navigate, and a single private transfer drops you at your hotel door without the stress of changing vehicles or hunting for a taxi rank.
Airport Transfers to Kadriye
The simplest way to reach Kadriye is a pre-booked private transfer from Antalya Airport. The 33 km run takes 35 to 45 minutes on the coastal motorway, and a private car means no shared-shuttle detours or waiting for other passengers. Prices are per vehicle, one-way: a sedan for up to three seats from €25, a Mercedes Vito from €35, and a larger minivan for groups or extra luggage from €45. Every transfer includes flight tracking, 60 minutes of free waiting, and a name-board meet-and-greet in arrivals. Child seats are free, there is no night surcharge on standard transfers, and you simply pay the driver in cash — euros, dollars or Turkish lira — at the end of the journey.
Land of Legends on Your Doorstep
Kadriye's headline attraction is the Land of Legends theme park, a short six-kilometre hop from central Belek and within easy reach of every Kadriye hotel. It combines roller-coasters and water slides with a shopping avenue, aquarium-style attractions and a nightly light-and-fountain show. A one-day park ticket starts from £65 per person, and because many families visit more than once, a fixed-price transfer makes the trip painless: from €15 in a sedan from Belek. We track your plans, drop you at the gates and can collect you afterwards, so there is no queuing for taxis with tired children at the end of a long, exciting day. Booking the return leg in advance over WhatsApp is the easiest option.
Golf at Antalya Golf Club and Kaya Palazzo
Kadriye is the heart of Belek's golf country. The Antalya Golf Club, with its Pasha and Sultan layouts, and the Kaya Palazzo golf course sit among the pines right beside the resorts, so many guests can reach the first tee in minutes. The mild climate makes autumn and spring the prime seasons, when fairways are green and daytime temperatures are comfortable for a full round. Tee times, buggies and club hire are arranged through the courses or your hotel. For early-morning starts, or moving clubs and a group between courses, a private transfer with room for bags is far more relaxed than juggling taxis. A Vito from €35 comfortably carries players and equipment for a day on the fairways.
Where to Stay: Kadriye's Resorts
Kadriye's coastal strip is lined with large, self-contained five-star resorts, many on all-inclusive plans with private beach access, pools, spas and children's clubs. Because the town grew up around golf and family tourism, the properties tend to be spacious, set in landscaped grounds and shaded by mature pines. Inland, near the bazaar, you will find smaller hotels and guesthouses at gentler prices for travellers who prefer to eat out in the town. Wherever you stay, a private hotel transfer takes you directly to reception rather than a distant drop-off point. If you are still choosing, our Belek hotels guide sets out the main resort areas so you can match the location to the kind of holiday you have in mind.
Quiet Pine Beaches
One of Kadriye's quiet pleasures is its shoreline. The Belek coast here is a mix of soft sand and fine shingle, backed by pine woodland that gives welcome shade on hot afternoons. Compared with busier resort beaches further east, Kadriye's stretches feel calm and uncrowded, especially outside the July and August peak. Most beachfront is managed by the resorts, with sunbeds, loungers and watersports, while public access points let independent travellers reach the sea too. The water shelves gently, which suits families with young children. For a change of scene, a boat trip along the coast starts from £13 per person, and a sunset cruise from £25 — both easy half-day outings once your transfer has you settled in.
Kadriye Centre: Bazaar and Dining
Away from the resorts, Kadriye centre gives you a taste of everyday Turkish life. The weekly bazaar is the highlight — stalls piled with fresh fruit, spices, textiles, leather and the usual holiday souvenirs, where good-natured haggling is expected. Around it, the town's streets are dotted with lokantas serving grilled meats, mezze and fresh fish, alongside bakeries, tea gardens and ice-cream parlours. Prices in town are noticeably kinder than inside the all-inclusive resorts, and portions are generous. It is an easy, atmospheric evening out, and only a few minutes from the hotels by car. A short private hop into the centre and back, or on to Belek, costs from €15 per vehicle, so there is no need to rely on scarce local taxis.
Day Trips and Excursions from Kadriye
Kadriye's central position makes it an excellent launch pad for exploring the wider Antalya coast. Side and its Roman ruins are about an hour away, with a fixed transfer from €35 per vehicle; lively Antalya city is from €40; and the beaches of Lara from €30. For organised excursions, prices are per person: a jeep safari in the Taurus mountains from £28, white-water rafting in the Köprülü canyon from £14, the classic Aspendos, Perge and Side cultural tour from £60, and a long day trip to the Pamukkale travertines from £25. Whatever you choose, we can handle the driving with a private vehicle and let you enjoy the day without watching the clock or the road.
Practical Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Kadriye is about 33 km from Antalya Airport (AYT), a 35 to 45 minute drive on the coastal motorway. The easiest option is a pre-booked private transfer: a sedan from €25, a Mercedes Vito from €35 or a minivan from €45 per vehicle, one-way. Flight tracking, 60 minutes of free waiting and a name-board meet-and-greet are all included, and you pay the driver in cash.
Land of Legends is only about six kilometres from central Belek and a short drive from every Kadriye hotel. A private transfer costs from €15 in a sedan, and we can pick you up again afterwards so you avoid taxi queues. A one-day park ticket starts from £65 per person. Booking your return leg in advance over WhatsApp is the simplest way to plan the day.
No. There is no night surcharge on standard transfers, so a late-night or early-morning arrival costs the same as a daytime one — a sedan from €25 from the airport. Every booking includes flight tracking and 60 minutes of free waiting, so even if your flight is delayed your driver will still be there with a name board when you land.
Yes. Kadriye's shoreline mixes soft sand and fine shingle, backed by shady pine forest, and it stays notably calmer than busier resort beaches further along the coast. Most of the beachfront is managed by the five-star resorts, with sunbeds and watersports, and there are public access points too. The sea shelves gently, which suits families. A coastal boat trip starts from £13 per person and a sunset cruise from £25.
Kadriye is at the centre of Belek's golf scene, with the Antalya Golf Club — home to the Pasha and Sultan courses — and the Kaya Palazzo course set among the pines beside the resorts. Spring and autumn are the prime seasons. For early tee times or moving clubs between venues, a Vito from €35 carries players and equipment comfortably, which beats relying on local taxis at dawn.
Fixed private transfers run from €35 per vehicle to Side, €40 to Antalya city and €30 to Lara. Organised excursions are priced per person: white-water rafting from £14, a Taurus jeep safari from £28, the Pamukkale day tour from £25, and the Aspendos, Perge and Side cultural tour from £60. Tell us your plans on WhatsApp and we will arrange the driving.