Belek is a true paradise for tourists on the Mediterranean coast. It is located 30 km on the eastern side of Antalya province. The region was declared a tourist center when the natural beauty of Belek was discovered in 1984. In the following years, the resort was transformed
Nowadays Belek offers tourists a first-class holiday, which can be realized in any of thirty-two hotels of four and five stars, spending leisure time on one of five golf courses. All conditions created by the high-class service are aimed at the ideal atmosphere for family pastime. Each hotel complex offers floodlit tennis courts, playgrounds, fully equipped spa and fitness centers, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and many other opportunities. Belek is one of the tourist centers Turkey, where in season there are quite a lot of people and it is expensive, so for a more comfortable and profitable vacation it is worth going here in October.
Belek weather in October
October is the first official autumn month, and the average temperature is 21 °C, fluctuating between 15 °C and 26 °C during the month. The weather is still quite pleasant, but when visiting Belek in autumn, don’t forget about a light sweater for walks in the evening. The days are warm enough to swim in the clean sea and sunbathe. The temperature is comfortable for those who can’t stand the heat, as your chances of developing heat stroke are zero.
Water temperatures drop to 24°C in October and reach around 22°C by the end of the month, creating pleasant enough conditions for everyone to enjoy swimming and seaside recreation. The resort town averages 10 hours of sunshine in October, giving plenty of time for sightseeing.
Places to Stay in Belek in October
Hotel Riu Kaya Palazzo 5 is a beach resort with all the amenities that travelers choose for a relaxing holiday. There is a wide range of accommodation: from standard rooms and duplexes in the main building of the hotel with increased comfort to four-bedroom villas with private pools in the garden. In the autumn, you will find three restaurants on the territory of the resort, as well as the main buffet. Formal access to each restaurant requires the presentation of a hotel guest card. There is a bar on the beach and in the main building of the hotel. The resort has an eighteen-hole golf course, tennis courts, three swimming pools, dance lessons, a spa with a wide range of treatments from massages to facials. The Riuland program provides daily entertainment for children from 4 to 17 years old.
Club Mega Saray is a large four-star beachfront resort. You can choose from standard and junior suites to suit any budget. There are adjoining rooms for families. The resort has a shopping mall, spa and fitness centre. You can choose from nine restaurants, including one that caters exclusively to children. Seven bars are located throughout the resort. A kids’ club for children aged four and up provides daily entertainment. The private beach has a bar, cafe, sun loungers and shaded areas for guests. There is an indoor pool and two outdoor pools, including a heated children’s pool.
The best restaurants in Belek in October
La Carne is a meat lover's paradise at the Calista Resort. It is a South American cuisine and features Rodizio service, where waiters walk around with grilled meats that are impaled on swords. They cut the meat straight from the swords onto your plate until you can't eat any more. The meal begins with a cocktail with fresh meat. South American dishes go well with local beer and wine.
Taco Restaurant at Papillion Ayscha Resort offers a Mexican-inspired evening. The public space has three entrances, giving fantastic views of the Mediterranean Sea. The interior design is Mexican-inspired. The establishment does not allow children under 7 years old, but little ones can always be left in the kids' club with a babysitter. The menu is quite extensive and includes many Mexican favorites, such as burritos and tacos. Fresh fish burrito with salsa is a chef's specialty. Taco Restaurant has a very good selection of wines and Mexican beers.
What to do in Belek in October?
Autumn is a great time of year for wellness and visiting spa centers in Turkey. For example, Papillon Zeugma Spa offers day passes for spa treatments in one of the most luxurious resorts in Belek. There are private treatment rooms, a sauna, a jacuzzi and a traditional Turkish hamam. Their most popular packages are the VIP Botanicals Garden Treatments, which include a milk bath in a jacuzzi, orchid body masks, anti-stress massage with orange and shea butter. You can choose from a variety of massages or treatments aimed at caring for the body and face.
Cobra Kingdom Water Park, located in the Maxx Royal Golf Resort Belek, accepts guests for an additional fee. The park is open all season and closes at the end of October, so now is the last chance to enjoy water activities. Cobra Kingdom has slides for all ages: from a selection of small, unmarked slides for toddlers to nine huge slides for older children and adults. The main attractions of the water park are King Cobra, which is full of twists and turns, the Black Hole (high-speed sliding in complete darkness) and the giant Freefall. The park guarantees you a fun time.
Cornelia Golf Club is a golf academy and a twenty-seven-hole golf course. Visitors pay €125 to play the full course and €75 to play nine holes. You can rent golf carts or an electric cart if you don’t want to walk. There are specialty shops on the Cornelia Golf Club grounds if you want to buy or rent equipment.
In general, Belek is the Beverly Hills of the Turkish Riviera even in autumn. There are quite a lot of tourists on the shores of the Mediterranean, as prices are falling, and entertainment complexes continue to function until the end of October. The coast is a parade of elite hotels and exclusive restaurants. The resort's favourites There remain golf courses, tennis courts, cafes, shops and Saturday markets.
Nature in autumn Belek is still beautiful. Sixteen kilometers of sand and pebble coastline surrounded by pine forests allow you to fully enjoy the beauty of the environment. The water is warm enough not only for swimming for an adult, but also for a child. The shallow Mediterranean Sea cools down slowly, and the shallow depth ensures maximum safety during swimming. If you prefer a passive beach holiday, Belek is ideal for this. Numerous beach resorts with its view of pine forests in the background, the river from the Taurus Mountains will become a real balm for the soul for a tired mind and body. The water is calm, so children can safely play in it, while adults will spend the day sunbathing or swimming.
The variety of water sports is hard to overestimate, because one day you can rent a jet ski, another - jump on the waves on a wakeboard, and the third - master water skiing. Extreme sports such as windsurfing, water skiing, sailing, rafting, mountaineering, hunting are available to every vacationer.
Belek Attractions Worth Visiting
Lovers of ancient sites will also find much to enjoy in and around Belek. For example, the ancient Roman port of Perge is a twenty-minute drive away. Nearby is Aspendos with its amphitheatre, a magical historical venue for open-air performances. If you are a traveller with a thirst for history and archaeology, the Aspendos Theatre will be the main attraction in Belek. Built by the architect Zeno in the second century, the landmark is the best-preserved ancient theatre in modern times. With a capacity of 20000 seats, the construction masterpiece remains a fine example of the engineering and architectural skills that existed even then. The galleries, stage sets and acoustics make the ancient theatre worth visiting. The place is so well preserved that even today concerts are organised in Aspendos during the summer months.
In Belek, you can also visit the city walls and Hadrian's Gate, which are historical remains of the rich Roman style. The Antalya Archaeological Museum has exhibits that are of interest to every visitor. In addition, there are numerous mosques and minarets dating back to the Byzantine era and other times that were built by the Seljuks.
One of the main attractions of Belek is its six excellent golf courses. Belek was originally developed as an attractive golf resort. It is one of the world-class golf centers with an 18-hole golf course where both amateurs and experts can hone their skills.
Belek's Ideal Location Offers Unlimited Travel
One of the main advantages of a holiday in Belek is that it is ideally located for short trips to other interesting places, such as Antalya. From Belek you can go to Perge, which is eighteen kilometers from Antalya. People come here to see the beautiful architecture of antiquity, as well as to taste delicious dishes of traditional Turkish cuisine. Young people are attracted by open-air discos in the evening.
A trip to Koprulu National Park is a popular excursion from Belek. The breathtakingly beautiful winding mountain route allows for extreme experiences along the way. Other must-see places are Manavgat Waterfall, where milky white foaming waters rush over the rocks, and Burdur, the Roman city of Termossa, which was founded by Alexander high in the mountains.
Real estate in Belek
Most of the properties for sale are located on small complexes off the main road that runs along the coast between the centres of Belek and Kadriye, or on plots around these two resort areas.
Most of the houses are modern apartments in the form of townhouses or villas in small gated areas. These are low-rise complexes with a common swimming pool, garden and parking. The new buildings for sale are located twenty minutes from the beach, and also close to the city's transport hubs.
More affluent tourists, who have repeatedly chosen Belek for their vacation, eventually decide to purchase apartments here in order to freely visit resort at any time of the year. The prestigious city of Turkey with golf clubs, ecologically clean and well-kept beaches with "Blue Flags" will provide a comfortable holiday for the elite. Own real estate in Belek is a respectable business, as villas can be rented out, receiving an excellent income, and you yourself can relax off-season.
Belek offers a wealth of opportunities for leisure and business. On the fragrant Mediterranean coast of Turkey, you can comfortably spend your vacation even in autumn. Thanks to rapid growth over the past 10-15 years, the resort has become one of the best recreation areas in the eastern country. Belek is ideal for hosting golfers and fans of elite sports from all over the world - Antalya International Airport, the second busiest airport in Turkey.
