Belek. How to get from Antalya airport to Belek? How to get from Belek to the depot

21.05.2020

Just 45 kilometers from Antalya, the cozy town of Belek is located: it is famous not only for its sandy beaches warm sea, but also the best golf courses and themed clubs in Turkey. The road from the resort capital of Antalya to Belek will not take long, but despite this, all tourists choose different types of transport. The easiest way, of course, is to order a transfer from Antalya to Belek, below we will tell you about everything in detail.

Pricing table on the transfer Antalya Airport - Belek

Transfer type

Description

Micro Inexpensive transfer for a couple or a family with a child. RUB 2403

Economy Cheap option. Maximum: 4 people, 3 bags. RUB 2403

Comfort For long-distance travel in comfort. RUB 2928

Business A comfortable car for business trips. 13212 RUB

Premium Premium cars for VIP clients - Mercedes, BMW 7, Audi A7. RUB 28,075

Minivan 4pax Ideal for 4 people, 4 pieces of luggage. 2478 RUB

Minibus 7pax Minibus for 7 persons, 7 places for bags. RUB 2703

Premium Minibus 6pax Business class transfer for a group of 4-6 people. 2478 RUB

Minibus 10pax A universal option for a group of up to 10 people. RUB 2778

Option for independent tourists - taxi

There are a lot of taxi rental agencies and private taxi drivers in Antalya. The numbers of the first are widely presented on the Internet and at the receptions of large hotels, and private owners can be found near train stations, airports and markets.

Pros of taking a taxi

Prevalence, simple order form. There is nothing easier than calling a taxi service and ordering a car.
Comfort. Having ordered a car, you will be the only passengers - the entire salon will be at your disposal.
Speed. A car travels from Antalya to Belek in about 30 minutes.

Minuses

Price. Gasoline prices in Turkey are high, which means that the taxi ride will cost you a lot. The cost of the trip is from $ 50. And if you need to travel from 21.00 to 7.00, you will have to pay at the night rate, which is one and a half times more expensive.
Safety. Taxis are extremely inconvenient for families with children. After all, it is very rare to find a car equipped with a child seat. And Turkish drivers often have problems with technical inspection ...
Not all taxi drivers thoroughly know the area and some simply refuse to take customers directly to the hotel.

Option for budget travelers - bus

There is a lot of such transport in Antalya: you can opt for dolmus (a kind of minibuses) or on any intercity bus, the terminal station of which is Belek Otobüs Durağı.

Pros of public transport

Low cost. On average, the price of a bus is 10 liras, and you can get even cheaper with dolmus.
Availability. In order to take a minibus or bus, you don't have to buy a ticket at the station in advance. It is enough to get to the highway, and then wave your hand and explain to the stopped driver where you need to get.
Immersion in color. If you decide to get to know Turkey from the inside - then this way of getting around is just for you. Public transport is often used locals, and the bus enters several other settlements along the way.

Minuses

Comfort. This transport is for true lovers of extreme sports: it is usually hot and stuffy inside the buses, and all the seats can be occupied.
Speed. A bus to Belek takes about twice as long as a transfer or taxi.
Safety. Public transport in Turkey is in a rather poor condition. And not a single tourist is safe from the fact that the bus breaks off right in the middle of the highway.

Option for wise tourists - transfer

A personal driver will meet you right near the airport, help you load things and quickly take you to the door of any hotel.

Benefits of travel by transfer

You can pre-order a car directly on the website. At the same time, choosing the make of the car, the number of people who will be with you and indicating the presence of children (so that the service can provide you with child seats).
All cars are on a special register and are guaranteed to undergo technical inspection!
The price is fixed, paid on the spot, the driver will not be able to cheat anything.

I remember Belek as a luxury resort with amazing hotels, the entrance to the territory of which is strictly guarded. Thus, you find yourself in a real artificial oasis paradise, where no one can disturb you.

The complex of these hotels usually includes its own water park, and a dozen restaurants and bars, and many playgrounds. Some hotels have golf courses, and all large ones have their own beaches, because they are located right on the first coastline. In these complexes, as a rule, there are two or three wings or separate buildings, and they are completely self-sufficient: you can spend a week on the territory, while your every day in terms of leisure will not be like another.

Belek can be described as a very sophisticated resort, but at the same time it is not at all an excursion one. There are several interesting places worth visiting for tourists, but the main show takes place on the territory of the hotels themselves.

You know, everything is expensive in Belek: housing, restaurants, small purchases, souvenirs - absolutely everything, since it is designed specifically for tourists who are prosperous in every sense. How much experience and comfort you get in this place depends in proportion on the cost of the hotel room. Personally, I would recommend going to Belek only to those who can afford to rent a double room for at least 250 USD per night.

I remember Belek as just an ideal resort, but primarily due to the fact that I stayed in a 5-star hotel and spent a fortune on it. For the same money, you can relax for two full months, renting an apartment in Alanya, Antalya or Marmaris, eating at home and in regular fast food, but in general, this experience can be called an ideal vacation for one hundred percent.

How to get there

The most popular way to get to Kemer is to fly by plane Moscow - Antalya, and then continue on a regular bus. But there are a couple more options, at different times of the year they can cost differently, just choose the cheaper one.

So, all the ways:

by plane - Antalya, then by bus;
by plane - - Antalya, then by bus;
by bus or car (expensive and difficult, but possible).

By plane

Antalya Airport is located 45 kilometers from Belek. Regular and charter flights... Also, this airport is connected by daily flights from Istanbul and Ankara. So, there are several ways to fly here regular flights:

direct flight from Moscow will last 3 hours, cost from 11,500 RUB (200 USD) in both directions, Turkish Airlines and Aeroflot;
from Moscow and St. Petersburg with a transfer to, cost from 8,000 RUB (160 USD) in both directions (!), Azerbaijan Airlines.
with a transfer in Istanbul, about 4-5 hours, cost from 23,000 RUB (400 USD) in both directions, Turkish Airlines.

In summer, there are direct charter flights, tickets for which may cost less, but you need to book them on time:

from Moscow - charter - Antalya, round-trip tickets from RUB 4,500 (80 USD), specify which charter companies serve flights to Antalya in 2017 after the break;
from St. Petersburg - charter - Antalya, from 7,000 RUB in both directions (120 USD), it is better to clarify which charter companies serve flights to Antalya in 2017 after a break.

Look for the most profitable and convenient option using any offer aggregator or on.

How to get from Antalya airport to Belek

If you arrived in Antalya by plane, then you need to find bus No. 600, standing right outside the exit from your terminal. It goes to the city center to Antalya Bus Station Antalya Havalimani. Directly there you can change to a bus to Belek. A bus ticket from the airport to Antalya costs 1.4 USD (5 TRY), from Antalya to Belek - 3 USD (10 TRY). Payment for travel, of course, in lira, you can change the currency at the airport, the rate there is quite acceptable. Payment takes place directly on the bus.

You can also rent a car at the airport, which can be very convenient for those who like to control their travel on vacation. True, the price may be too high: good cars cost from 100–150 USD per day (specific offers and prices can be viewed). There is an option to take a taxi, the cost is from 50 USD.

How to get from the Belek bus station to the hotel

In Belek, you arrive at the main bus stop (not the bus station) in the center. Below on the map I marked this bus stop:

From here, minibuses run in various directions (1 USD), taxis (5–10 USD) around the city and to distant areas.

By train

In this part of Turkey, there is no railway connection at all.

By bus

From Russia there is no easy way to get to Kemer by bus. There is only a long way with transfers in Moldova, Bulgaria and Istanbul or in Georgia and Ankara. In general, such a trip will take several days and will even be three to four times more expensive than air travel.

By car

From Moscow

You can get to Belek from Moscow by car:

through Europe (Ukraine - - -),
through Georgia (- Trabzon - Belek),
without transit countries - through and further by ferry to Trabzon (from this city to Belek about 14 hours drive).

The easiest way is to go south along the highway to Rostov, then to, take the aforementioned ferry there (travel time - 42-50 hours, 3,200 kilometers).

From St. Petersburg

It is better to get from St. Petersburg to Belek by car through the countries of Europe, along the way seeing the local sights. The length of this route is about 4,100 kilometers; you will spend 45-50 hours on the road.

In this case, you need an open Schengen visa, as well as a visa to Serbia, if you are not a citizen of the Russian Federation (visa-free regime for Russians staying in the country for less than 30 days).

Clue:

Belek - the time is now

Difference in hours:

Moscow 0

Kazan 0

Samara 1

Ekaterinburg 2

Novosibirsk 4

Vladivostok 7

When is the season. When is the best time to go

There are a lot of all-inclusive hotels here, which open the season in early April and end at the end of October. From July 1 to August 25, the weather is very, very hot. In addition, the best service and completeness of service in all inclusive restaurants during this period. Queues are possible in some places, but they can be easily avoided by choosing a hotel of a higher class.

Of course, I recommend going at the height of summer, then it will be a real hot Turkish vacation. Nevertheless, the air temperature can rise up to + 40 ° С, which is not tolerated by everyone. If you are one of those people, I would recommend June (not too hot month with cool water) and September as the beginning of the velvet season.

Belek in summer

Belek in the summer is a real hot oven! Average air temperature - 33 ° С, water - 25-29 ° С. On many days of July and August, as I have already said, + 40 ° C can be outside. The hottest time of the day is from about 13:00 to 16:00, when it is not recommended to leave the shady corners even for 5-10 minutes, especially without a hat.

I would advise all heat lovers to go to Belek in July or August. This is the traditional time for holidays in Turkey. You can wait out the "dangerous" hours on the territory of the hotel: there are enough places to relax in the shade and interesting entertainment.

Belek in autumn

Throughout September and also October, you can enjoy in Belek not only wonderful weather, but also a sufficiently high sea temperature, which is quite suitable for swimming. If the pool of the complex is in the sun, then in October you can swim in it, regardless of the presence of heating.

Plus, there are some decent discounts at all-inclusive hotels in the fall that can save you up to USD 1,000 on the same package for four family members. Therefore, if you do not like too hot weather, the best time to visit Belek is the first two weeks of September or even September - October (daytime temperature - + 26-30 ° С, water - + 26 ° С).

Belek in spring

Belek in spring is poorly suited for a beach holiday, only from around May 15, you can hope for slightly cool water, suitable for swimming with children. If you are traveling to Belek in April - May, be sure to make sure that your hotel pool has water heating.

To sunbathe, of course, you can go in the second half of March, April and May, but for an ideal vacation with swimming it is better to choose the summer months. If you want to save on your hotel room rate, book for September or October, not May.

Most likely, thermophilic tourists will not want to swim here in May and even in early June. However, the air temperature is ideal for sunbathing and summer vacations.

Belek in winter

Belek in winter is completely unsuitable for tourists who like a beach holiday, as most of the hotels are simply closed and the streets are deserted. The average daytime temperature is + 14 ° С, at night - + 8 ° С, the water temperature is only + 17 ° С.

If you are looking for where to go to rest in winter, you better choose or, always beautiful! In the cold season, only golfers will be interested in Belek, since there are several famous golf centers in the city, where championships and competitions take place in winter, and they also have hotels open all year round.

If you want to celebrate New Year in your beloved Turkey in Belek, you know, some hotels work all year round at a decent level of service. Choose one that has a heated indoor pool, hammam and New Year's Eve party for a great holiday!

Belek - monthly weather

Clue:

Belek - monthly weather

Districts. Where is the best place to live

This resort town has four major areas:

Coastline, completely occupied by hotels. It is better to stay here for those who want luxury and chic during their holidays. You need to be prepared to pay 180-650 USD per day for a double room with full board.
Center, which we used to consider an independent resort. This is the best place to stay for those who want to save money on a typical 7-day rental vacation and cook themselves in the apartment. Average housing prices are: 40-60 USD per day for a small apartment and 20-80 USD for Double Room in a relatively small hotel.
Kadriye- a small area near the central, built up mainly with villas. It is suitable for those who want to stay in Belek for the whole summer. The rent and pool availability here can be very tempting! On average, a villa will cost USD 70–150 per day;
Serik, which is a real city, not a resort. He has Northern part by the road and south by the sea. In the area near the coast, housing will cost about 200 USD for a double room in a large hotel and about 200-300 USD per month for an apartment in the center of Serik.

All areas, except for the Coastline, are located at some distance from the sea. The line itself is entirely occupied by expensive 4 * and 5 * hotels, which are club and very large, many of them, as I said at the beginning, have golf courses, their own water parks, dozens of restaurants, etc.

The coastline runs along the entire length of the resort, the quality of accommodation on it depends on the "star rating" of the hotel, its level and service, and not on the specific location. All beaches are about the same, but those that are near expensive hotels have more amenities for adults and children.

When you have decided what area you need, you can look at the current offers and prices on one of the aggregator sites. It is better to book the option you like at. Lots of ads for villas and apartments. By the way, it is possible that during your trip there will be some profitable package tours, look.

Major attractions. What to watch

Since Belek is a resort focused on 5-star hotels and golf courses, all the main attractions are outside of it. There are three historical zones in the vicinity of the city. The ancient cities of Aspendos and Perge are a must-see for anyone who loves antiquity, architecture and is interested in the past of different cultures.

All the main attractions, which I will describe in more detail below, I have marked on this map.

Top 5

The ancient city of Side (Side Antik Kenti) and the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, 47 kilometers from Belek

The ruins of the Temple of Apollo are located on the embankment, in the most ancient city you will find a theater (a huge ancient theater), an orchestra theater, various arches, monuments, there are partially preserved streets, columns and the remains of the city defensive wall.

All structures were built about 2 thousand years ago. I would strongly advise you to visit this attraction, since from my own experience I can say that these are the second most atmospheric ruins in Turkey after Ephesus.

How to get there

It is best to take a guided tour of the Ancient City of Side at your hotel or at the tour desk in the center of Belek. The cost is about 35 USD.

You can get there by bus with a change in Serik, the transfer cost is about 4 USD (12 TRY) one way. You need to get off in Belek at the bus station, then walk 2 minutes towards the Amphitheater or Temple of Apollo following the signs (from the bus station to the left, the city will be on the right).

Above, I showed the route from Belek to Side by car.

Entrance fees and opening hours

The entrance fee is 8 USD, the entrance to the Bolshoi Theater is paid separately (another 3 USD). Opening hours: from 9:00 to 19:00.

Ancient city of Aspendos, 18 kilometers from Belek

Another historical attraction that attracts all tourists in Belek.

There is also an ancient theater here, built in 155 AD.

How to get there

I advise you to take an excursion to Aspendos from your hotel or office, usually it costs 15–20 USD. It is not possible to get to this attraction by bus.

Above is a map of the route from Belek to Aspendos by car.

Entrance fees and opening hours

Entrance to the territory and all museums costs 7 USD. Opening hours: from 9:00 to 19:00.

Koprulu Canyon, 20 kilometers from Belek

The Köprülü National Park, like the canyon itself, is free to visit.

True, after walking along the standard route around the canyon, you will probably want to buy a ticket for rafting - rafting on a mountain river.

How to get there

You can order a transfer with rafting right at the hotel, the price is about 20-30 USD, depending on the duration.

Car route to the canyon:

You need to drive independently along the D-400 highway, then turn left before the river to the end. Important: if you go on your own and want to see the canyon itself, you need to go beyond the site with tourist buses (which brought people for rafting) for another 5-7 kilometers through the village of Beshkonak. You can explore the canyon here with Turkish guides on an inflatable boat.

Cost and opening hours

You can visit the Canyon from 9:00 to 20:00. The cost of rafting is 25 USD for adults and 15 USD for children.

Ancient city of Perge, 29 kilometers from Belek

A historical landmark full of real valuable minerals.

An ancient city with a well-preserved stadium, amphitheater, Roman baths, boulevards, where excavations are still underway in search of new treasures.

How to get there

You can independently get here by bus to the neighboring village of Aksu (Belek - Antalya route), and then walk 20 minutes along the right road to the north towards the mountains following the signs.

Above you can see how to get to Perge by car.

Entrance fees and opening hours

Entrance fee is 7 USD per person, Perge is open from 9:00 to 19:00.

Kursunlu Waterfalls, 35 kilometers

A unique opportunity to experience real wildlife near the main tourist resorts (Antalya, Belek) in Turkey and visit the national park.

How to get there

You can get to the Kurshunlu National Park along the highway to Antalya, turning right in front of the airport onto the D-685 highway.

It is best to come here by your own car, by taxi or with a guided tour. However, excursions from Belek are not arranged, from here everyone usually takes a taxi. One way taxi fare is about USD 30 (USD 50 for both directions).

It turns out that a visit to the park will cost a family of four USD 55 (including the entrance ticket). You can stay in the park any amount of time, until the closure of the entire territory is available. You will be given a schematic map, you can choose a route based on how much time you want to spend on a visit. It will take 3-4 hours to see the best places, the minimum route with a waterfall is 2 hours.

On the map above, I marked the waterfall, observation points, bridges over mountain rivers. Suddenly it will come in handy :).

Entrance fees and opening hours

The entrance fee to the national park is 1.2 USD (4 TRY). It works from 9:00 to 20:00.

Beaches. Which is better

general information

The coastline of Belek is more than 14 kilometers long - an endless string of beaches, each with sun loungers, but only guests of hotels on the first line can use them free of charge. For all others, the rental will cost 3-6 USD per day in good hotel and 10 USD per day at expensive. Tropical tents from 60–90 USD per day for the whole company, including lunch and drinks for everyone.

Nevertheless, all the beaches are so huge, wide and long that there is always a place for everyone. For tourists who are staying in the center of the resort and do not want to pay for a sun lounger, there are free zones on some hotel beaches and between them.

Wild beaches are located to the left of the Belek coastline, near the river. Water sports are usually available every kilometer. There are no cafes and restaurants, only those located in hotels (expensive, rarely available to non-guests). There are lifeguards at every large hotel, that is, everywhere.

All beaches of Belek are sandy, some have pontoons and piers from certain hotels. You will be pleased with the smooth and gentle descent into the water, convenient for children and adults.

From hotels in the center of Belek to the beaches about 15 minutes walk (1-2 kilometers) along a flat road along picturesque luxury golf courses, and expensive 4 * and 5 * hotels, as I said, are located right by the sea. The coastline itself is about 50 meters wide, somewhere in its width it can reach 150 meters.

If you see advertisements for renting villas on the beach, keep in mind that most likely they are located 1-3 kilometers west of the center of Belek in a separate suburb between the center of Belek and the center of the Kadriye district.

The beaches have no identification or names. Sometimes they are identified by the name of the hotel in front of which they are located.

The best beaches of Belek

Now I will tell you about two of my favorite beaches in Belek, among others, I marked them on the map:

Churches and temples. Which are worth visiting

Cami

The main mosque of Belek is located in the city center, next to the square and the fountain.

It is active, and you can enter it without payment, however, you need clothes that will cover the shoulders, the head for women, no slates and shorts, only long skirts to the floor.

Museums. Which are worth visiting

Archaeological Museum Antalya

In Belek itself, you will not find a single museum, except for museum exhibition halls in ancient ruined cities, so I would advise you to visit the main museum of Antalya.

How to get there

The Archaeological Museum is located at Konyaaltı Cad. Below it is marked on the map along with the bus station in Antalya.

From the bus station you need to take bus number 45 to the center, then along the Konyaalti Cd. walk along the sea to the west, away from the Old Town.

Cost and opening hours

The entrance ticket will cost 8 USD. The museum is open from 9:00 to 19:00.

Tourist streets

There are two tourist walking areas in Belek: in the center and in Kadriye. I marked them on the map below.

In each of them there are many boutiques of clothing, footwear and accessories, shops, souvenir shops, as well as cafes and restaurants.

What to see in 1 day

Belek is enough popular resort with many interesting places. It is very difficult to choose one thing, especially when you consider that inspection and visiting of many of them (ancient cities, water parks, golf) take the whole day.

I suggest you this compromise route:

09:00 - your choice: rest on the golf course, in the water park "Troy" or Land of Legends (200-300 USD) for four or five);
17:00 - visiting any of the central beaches of Belek at sunset after the closing of the water park;
20:00 - seafood dinner at the chic Deniz Restaurant (100 USD) for four to five people).

What to see in the vicinity

Belek is located on the Anatolian coast in Turkey, and therefore all the cities around it are also touristy, full of hotels, restaurants and entertainment for tourists.

The modern city of Side (45 kilometers)

A small resort to the east of Belek, together they share several historical sites, ruins that can be reached from both cities.

In Side itself, except for the ancient city of Sis, which I mentioned above in the "Top-5" section, there are no special sights. However, there is a tourist bazaar, an interesting public beach outside the city with waves, and in the Manavgat area there is a river with a waterfall and an observation deck overlooking a very beautiful city.

On the map above, I marked the sights and bus stations of Side and Manavgat.

Antalya (44 kilometers)

Large city with a large Archaeological Museum, many shopping centers, shops and boutiques, an aquarium and a zoo.

There is a great Old Town with beautiful houses, parks, an atmosphere of antiquity and interesting tourist shops with souvenirs, fashionable clothes and accessories.

Kemer (90 kilometers)

It makes sense to go here if you are very fond of water parks and want to try another one in Kemer.

In general, the town is very small, and there is no need to go there specially from Belek.

Alanya (100 kilometers)

Small town nevertheless worthy of your visit. It will be of interest to those who may like modern Archaeological Museum, an old castle with a tower, a walk through another beautiful Turkish city with many stunning beaches. Below you will see a map of the attractions and beaches of the resort.

Excursion to Pamukkale and Ephesus (over 1,000 kilometers in both directions)

Such a two-day trip costs 100 USD. The trip will take a long time, but will show you two of Turkey's most popular attractions.

It's long enough to go there, I would not recommend visiting them if your vacation is less than 14 days. It is much more convenient to go there from Marmaris, or Bodrum (there will be not 1,000 kilometers one way, but half less), or from (and even 200 kilometers). Nevertheless, these excursions are quite popular and are carried out constantly with departure from Belek and Side.

Food. What to try

Belek is, first of all, real Turkish cuisine, seafood and a drop of European charm from 4- and 5-star hotels with French and Mediterranean restaurants.

I would advise you to choose only the best and most expensive establishments here, try octopus, salmon, shrimp, crabs, if the budget allows. Or, stick to inexpensive canteens with Turkish cuisine, doners (Turkish shawarma), lahmajuns (Turkish pizza) and grilled chicken if your budget is modest enough.

On the map, I marked restaurants and three establishments at expensive hotels (below) that are not open to guests.

Budget

Simply Caddie Beach Restaurant- an inexpensive restaurant with delicious food and excellent presentation. Here everything is in one: seafood, Mediterranean, local Turkish cuisine, steaks and a separate vegetarian menu.

The cost of a two-course dinner is about USD 20–25 (TRY 60–70). Open from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. Address: Uckum Tepesi Mevkii | Kadriye Beach.

Middle level

Spice Garden Indian Restaurant- a chic restaurant with a variety of Indian, Asian and Baltic cuisine. The cost of meals is from 15 USD (35 TRY). Open from 11:00 am to 1:00 am. Address: Atif Zengin Caddesi.
Ocean "s Fish Greek- a fine seafood restaurant at the Maxx Royal hotel. Open from 12:00 to 00:00. The cost of meals is quite high, the average bill for one dinner is more than 30 USD (100 TRY). Address: İskele Mevki Turizm Cad.

Expensive

L "amante Restaurant- a stunning French restaurant at the Rixos Premium Belek hotel. Truly European gallantry and an extensive menu. The cost of meals is high, from 20 USD (60 TRY) for the main meal. The restaurant is open by appointment only from 12:00 to 00:00. Full address: İleribaşı Mevkii P.k. 116, but it is better to search simply by the name of the hotel.
Le Jardin is another fine French restaurant at the Gloria Serenity Resort. The average check per one is about 30 USD (100 TRY). Open by appointment, open from 18:00 to 23:00. Full address: Belek Mahallesi, Acisu Mevkii; but again, better search by hotel name.
Deniz Restaurant is a great varied menu, lots of local fresh seafood and a city center location. The average bill for two is about 60 USD (180 TRY), a seafood dish will cost 20–35 USD (60–100 TRY). Opening hours from 9:00 to 23:00. Address: Akdeniz Mah. Atif Zengin Cad.

Holidays

In winter and summer, Belek hosts a huge number of competitions, tournaments and sporting events. And at the peak of the tourist season, numerous competitions, beach volleyball and other summer games are held.

But the most amazing show in this region can be found in the ancient city of Aspend, where the International Opera and Ballet Festival is held, which is attended by about 20 thousand people from all over the world. Over the years, it was held in June, July and September. If you want to get in this year, check the dates in advance.

In addition, Belek as a resort is aimed at Russian tourists, therefore concerts of Russian pop stars are held in many hotels.

Safety. What to watch out for

Belek, in comparison with other cities in Turkey, such as or, is a very expensive resort. It will be difficult for you to find both a cheap restaurant and a cheap hotel here. In addition, the top bar for any purchase is in principle also high, because the majority of tourists here are visitors to 4- and 5-star hotels, who paid more than 1,000 USD per week for their weekly vacation.

High prices are the only thing to be afraid of in small and hospitable Belek, surrounded by green mountains and golf courses, with endless beaches and magnificent housing.

Things to do

In Belek, the best entertainment takes place on the basis of the most expensive 5-star hotels. Here you will find an evening show, children's animation, and performances by music and dance groups. Shopping in Belek is not as well presented as in neighboring large city, so it makes sense to go there for clothes, shoes, accessories.

A real autonomous life rages on the territory of large hotels: they have their own water parks, several parks and swimming pools, a beach, boutiques and shops, up to 15 restaurants and bars per hotel. From hotels, you can easily go on an excursion to the ancient cities with Russian-speaking guide.

There are many amusement parks and golf clubs in Belek, here are the most popular ones:

More golf clubs in Belek and I marked on this map:

And here are the water parks:

Shopping and shops

There is only one shopping center in Belek - YKM Sport, and it has a fairly simple assortment: only a few clothing, perfume and accessories stores. Shopping center address: Beylikler Cd, 07500 Kadriye. Open from 10:00 to 23:00.

Bars. Where to go

The nicest and most expensive bars, of course, at 5-star hotels, but in the center there are a couple of interesting places

Gardner "s Bar is a cheap British pub on 22nd Street (Akdeniz Mah) in the center of Belek. There is also a kitchen with the most popular English dishes. A warm welcome awaits you from hostess Kim and her daughter Lacey. Open from 11:00 am to 2:00 am. The cost of food and drinks will pleasantly surprise you, the average bill for a dinner is about 20 USD (60 TRY).
Players "Lounge- great bar with European snacks. The cost of drinks is from 3 USD (10 TRY). Open from 11:00 am to 1:00 am. Located at: Belek Mah. 45. Sokak, # 10A / A.

Clubs and nightlife

In most large hotels, parties, discos, various performances are held until 1–2 o'clock in the morning. Check the schedule with each specific hotel. Many hotels also have real nightclubs, like Titanic Belek (pictured below).

Since there are few hotels in this region without animation and night shows, there is only one nightclub in Belek - Sos Disco, which cannot be called real, as it is mainly used by locals. I would not recommend it for you to visit.

Extreme sports

There are several options for sports recreation in Belek, all of them are available in the format of excursions from hotels:

Jeep Safari held from morning to evening, usually includes breakfast and lunch, costs from 20 USD per person.
Rafting and canoeing is held from morning to evening in the Köprülü canyon area. You can organize rafting with an excursion from the hotel, you can come to the place and agree personally. Cost - from 25 USD per person. For those looking for less drive and more relaxation, there is the canoeing option! It will cost from 20 USD per person.
Mountaineering(in the Köprülü National Park) - an opportunity to climb the rock in the national park, it is hard to miss it for those for whom it was a childhood dream! You can order at the excursion stand in your hotel. Cost - from 30 USD.
Water sports- In many animation programs Belek hotels have parasailing, water skiing, banana boat, windsurfing, catamaran, speed boats, jet skis, super marbles, franking, sailing. Cost - from 10 USD.

Horseback riding ordered as an excursion, cost about 20-50 USD per person, takes about half a day. An interesting pastime for those who love horses!
Golf- you can stay in a hotel with your own golf course, as well as try the fields of neighboring hotels. The cost of playing 18 holes is about 50–150 USD (depending on the hotel and the course) for a group of up to 5 people, about 30 USD will have to be paid for renting a golf cart.

Souvenirs. What to bring as a gift

Belek does not have any remarkable local souvenirs.

Souvenir mosaic lamps, Turkish delights such as Turkish delight and parchment, as well as textiles remain traditional.

On the map above, I marked the concentration of Belek's retail outlets, including souvenir shops.

How to get around the city

Belek is a fairly small resort, and the easiest way to get around the city is by taxi, rather than by buses. Cars, yellow with black checkers, are parked in many places: near hotels, in the center and near the main tourist attractions.

Taxi. What features exist

You can order a taxi at the "Belek-Taxi" company by phone: 0543 535 42 98. The staff speaks Russian, English, Turkish. Remember that you just need to tell where to pick you up from and where to bring you. There are no special rules of etiquette and payment, tips are welcome. It is important that you can take a taxi back and forth with an unlimited amount of time spent in a restaurant or at a shopping arcade, this or another taxi driver of this company will pick you up, and in a round trip format it will be cheaper. You can also stop a taxi on the street with a wave of your hand - this is a common practice in Turkey.

Here . Most firms have mopeds, convertibles, luxury cars.

You can also rent a car in the city, just walking around the center, where there are several rental companies (I marked them on the map below). Then you will be able to see exactly the car you want to rent, and even get a discount when bargaining.

You can rent a car only from the age of 19, as they often require a driving experience of 1 year or more, but in practice you have the opportunity to rent a car even at the age of 18, if you look the part :). An expensive car is most often not given to persons under 25, and this mainly concerns Russians, not European tourists.

To rent you will need an international passport, an international driver's license, sometimes you need to leave a deposit.

Belek is a comfortable enough resort to see almost the entire Anatolian coast of Turkey.

If you rent a car, then I wholeheartedly recommend taking a ride to the places that I have marked on the map above.

Belek - rest with children

If you are traveling to Belek with a child, be sure to choose a more expensive hotel with a more spacious pool and slides. Even if you are planning a trip to the water park, it is good that the hotel also has several slides for every day.

The best scenario for spending a vacation with a child is no trips to the edge of geography: once to the city center for shopping, once to the water park, maximum for another excursion to ancient city(Aspendos,). The rest of the time - restaurant, pool, beach. It is better to devote more time to the pool than to the beach, since there is an opportunity to relax in the shade on the playgrounds and patios, there are restaurants and cafes nearby, and it is much more interesting for children to play in the pool than in the sea.

I would recommend you hotels like The Land of Legends 5 * or Bellis 5 * with the best landscaped areas, slides for children. Or Club Prive, as an example for those who like a more private environment, rather than huge territories, while this hotel is still very convenient for games and leisure for children.

In Belek, your priorities are not the distance to the water park, but the territory of the hotel itself, including the number and size of slides, the number of pools, the presence of empty terraces for games near them, the possibility of comfortable diving and artificial lagoons (including literally from a villa, like in Club Prive), etc.

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How to get to Belek

Antalya International Airport, closest to Belek, is located 30 km west of the resort. Direct flights from Moscow are made by Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and other companies (travel time is 3 hours 30 minutes, the cost of a round-trip ticket is from 280 USD). Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines, VIM Airlines and Nordwind Airlines fly from St. Petersburg to Antalya (4 hours 10 minutes, from 350 USD). Prices on the page are for October 2018.

From the airport to the city

There is no direct bus service between the airport and Belek, the easiest and most comfortable way to get to the resort is to take a taxi. The journey takes 30-40 minutes and costs 60-120 TRY. Budget option - by city bus No. 600 (2 times per hour, 45-60 minutes, 32 TRY) or the bus of the private company Havas (office website in English, 1 time per hour, 13 TRY) to get to the bus station in Antalya and there take a bus or dolmush to Belek (4 times per hour, 50-60 minutes, 26-39 TRY).

Another way to get from the airport to the city is by bus or taxi to the bus stop on the D400 Antalya - Manavgat highway (located 3 km from the airport), where all buses and dolmushi to Belek stop.

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For many, the road to Belek passes through Istanbul, from where you can fly to the resort by Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airans (up to 30 times a day, 1 hour 20 minutes, one way ticket from 150 TRY) or take a bus of the METRO company (office website in English) to the bus station in Antalya (6 night flights, 10-11 hours, 117 TRY), then by local transport to Belek.

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Transport

Dolmushi connects the village with the surrounding towns, Ending station which is located at the intersection of Turism Caddesi and Molla Fevzi Caddesi streets. They can be stopped on the street with a wave of the hand, the driver gets the money for the trip (10-20 TRY depending on the distance). At the intercity bus station on the street. Turism Caddesi (near the roundabout) bus stops following the routes Ankara-Alanya, Afyonkarahisar-Manavgat, Bursa-Alanya, Kastamonu-Manavgat, Manavgat-Eregli, Serik-Chamlyhemshin and Canakkale-Alanya. True, only 1-2 times a day. If necessary, you can go to the regional center Serik (7 km from Belek), located on the busy D400 highway. Dozens of intercity routes from all over the country pass through its bus station every day.

The most unusual form of public transport in the resort is a leisurely tractor with a trolley adapted to transport people. From morning to evening, he collects tourists from hotels on the first line of the beach and takes them to the village of Belek free of charge.

In front of each hotel in the resort, there is a taxi stand and a fixed price stand. The cost of the trip to the bus station in Serik is 13-20 TRY, to the center of Antalya - 46-65 TRY, in Side - 52-65 TRY, to Kemer - 98-125 TRY, to the archaeological zone of Perge - 33-46 TRY, in Aspendos - 20-33 TRY, combined trip Belek-Aspendos-Perge-Belek - 130 TRY. The night tariff is 50% more expensive. You can pay for travel in dollars, euros and Turkish lira.

There are no municipal service and private bike rental companies in Belek. Many hotels (Limak Arcadia Golf & Sport Resort, Belek Beach Resort, Maritim Pine Beach Resort and others) offer bike rentals starting at TRY 28 per hour or TRY 60 per day. There are also unusual examples, for example, a 4-wheeled bicycle for 4 riders.

Belek Maps

Rent a Car

If you need a car for the whole period of your vacation, it is convenient to rent it right at the Antalya airport. For one-time trips around the surroundings - to the ruins of Aspendos and Perge, in Side or shopping centers, it is better to use the hotel's offer - there is a rental office in almost all of them. The lowest prices are in local companies. An economy class car Renault-Clio will cost you TRY 214 per day or TRY 1400 per week. You can pay in cash, but in this case you will have to leave a security deposit of TRY 600-2800. In Belek there are also offices of the international Avis and Europcar. Renting a car of a similar class is more expensive here - 417 and 1800 TRY, respectively, but there is no need to worry about its technical condition.

The cost of a liter of A-95 gasoline is 6.25 TRY, diesel fuel - 5.50-5.90 TRY. The fine for speeding is 154-90 TRY, for parking under a prohibition sign - from 70 TRY, for not wearing a seat belt - 50-70 TRY.

All parking lots in Belek are free, there are almost no traffic jams. The local police practice the installation of portable speeding radars on the roads. At some distance behind them, a mobile post is located, stopping and ruthlessly penalizing violators. For those who do not know Turkish, the police have prepared a "cheat sheet" in English.

Connectivity and Wi-Fi

To save on calls to Russia, you should buy a SIM card from local mobile operators. Largest Turkcell offers the largest coverage in Turkey. At Vodafone good coverage in cities and resorts, but in rural areas you can be left without communication. The wide coverage area and affordable prices of the Avea operator have made it popular among young people and tourists. Sims are sold at operators' offices, supermarkets and newsstands for 10-30 TRY. At the same time, a tariff package is purchased at the cost of 10-50 TRY, which includes a certain number of minutes of calls and Internet traffic. With Avea's Alo Avrupa tariff package (TRY 29), a call to Russia costs only TRY 0.17 per minute.

According to Turkish law, a phone imported into the country must be registered at the operator's office, which costs 150 TRY. Otherwise, after 60 days, the local SIM card will be blocked.

You can call Russia from street payphones using Turk Telecom cards, which are sold in all stores. A 50 TRY card is enough for 60 minutes of calls to landlines or 30 minutes to mobiles. Free WI-Fi is available in all hotels, in most restaurants, cafes and bars, on many beaches.

Belek Hotels

The pride and main attraction of Belek is the five-star hotels lined up on the first line. Each of them looks like a small state with its own territory, beach, swimming pools and a bunch of everything necessary for complete detachment from the outside world. True, living in such a state is not cheap - at the peak of the season, a double room costs at least 920 TRY per day. As an undeniable bonus - all-inclusive meals.

4 * hotels are almost not inferior to their more "star" brothers. Their main disadvantage is their distance from the sea. And although everyone has private beach, you have to get there either on foot (10-15 minutes), or on the hotel's free shuttle. All inclusive accommodation costs TRY 855 per night. This is probably why numbers in "four-stars" are the most scarce in Belek.

3 * hotels in Belek can be counted on the fingers of one hand. They are located 10 minutes' drive from the sea, and a full board room costs from 420 TRY. Despite the modest prices and small areas, hotels always have a restaurant and a swimming pool.

Beaches

The coastal strip of Belek with a length of 16 km is almost completely divided between 5 * hotels. Their wide beaches with golden sand and gentle entry into the sea are framed on one side by pine and eucalyptus forests, on the other - by the purest blue sea. Every evening the sand is cleaned and leveled with special machines. The infrastructure of the beaches includes a lifeguard service, awnings and sun umbrellas, beach towel racks, sun loungers, changing rooms, showers, toilets, cafes and minibars. Guests of all-inclusive hotels can use all this absolutely free of charge.

"Strangers" from other hotels are easily recognized by the color of their bracelets and are decisively driven out by the guards.

For guests of hotels on the second line and the residents of Belek themselves, there are two public beaches - in the east and west of the coastal strip. You can get to them by dolmus, which run every 30 minutes, or free shuttles from hotels. The cleanliness and infrastructure of these beaches is not much inferior to the "five stars". True, for umbrellas, sun loungers, lunch in a cafe, cocktails in a bar and other beach pleasures you have to pay separately. But there are football and volleyball courts, picnic areas in the shade of pine trees, go-kart tracks and a variety of water activities - windsurfing, kiting, aquabikes, bananas and bagels. Rent of an umbrella and two sun loungers on a public beach - 43 TRY per day, banana rides - 56 TRY, flying behind a boat by parachute - about 200 TRY.

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Shopping

Respectable Belek is not the cheapest place to shop. Prices here are about 25% higher than in neighboring Antalya. Shopping can be done without leaving the hotel territory - each of them has shops, boutiques and souvenir shops. Better yet, go to the village of Belek itself. Its streets are, in fact, one large counter with a huge selection of jewelry, high-quality clothing from leather, fur, textiles. An unusually large assortment of blouses, jeans, tops, skirts and, of course, swimwear.

Local specifics - shops selling golf apparel, accessories and sports equipment.

In addition to Turkish brands, there are also world brands, but their prices are excessively high. Many of the stores represent well-known retail chains in Turkey, such as LC Waikiki. Almost every one has a Russian-speaking staff. You can pay in Turkish lira, dollars, euros and even rubles.

With such an abundance of shops, it is difficult to leave Belek without souvenirs. Among the most popular are all kinds of ceramics, Turkish sweets, embroidered slippers with curved noses, Turks for brewing coffee with a copper bottom, fruit teas and traditional tulip-shaped cups for them. On Saturdays, from 9:00 to 15:00, a bazaar is held in the streets that diverge from the mosque. At Mehmet Akif Ersoy Caddesi, there is a brisk trade in vegetables and fruits, on Ataturk Caddesi Street - things. The initial price, as elsewhere in the East, is conditional, but Belek's sellers, accustomed to wealthy buyers, are reluctant to make concessions.

Cuisine and restaurants

It is difficult to stay hungry in all-inclusive hotels in Belek. But sooner or later, many have a desire to break out of these tenacious embraces. For this there are a la carte restaurants, the menu of which includes the best dishes of world cuisine - from Turkish and European to Japanese and Mexican. But do not forget - Belek resort is very expensive, and prices in such restaurants bite. Romantic dinner with signature dishes from the chef, with a sea view and wine will cost 300-500 TRY per person.

Even if a service charge is included in the à la carte restaurant bill, this money is unlikely to reach the waiter. Therefore, the tip is quite appropriate.

Reasonable prices and authentic cuisine can be found outside of hotels. There are several interesting restaurants and cafes in the center of Belek, enjoying a high reputation among tourists. One of the most popular is Adana Ocakbasi, which specializes in meat dishes. Especially good in it are tavuk shish-kebab chicken kebab, fried kanat izgara wings, caburga-kebab lamb ribs and, especially for vegetarians, vegetable sebzeli-kebab. Lunch here will cost you quite humane 100 TRY. Deniz restaurant cooks fish and seafood, and Pinokyo cooks lasagna (TRY 30) and spaghetti (TRY 20-23), and no worse than in Italy itself. You can have a snack on the go by buying a bagel with sesame seeds (2-3 TRY) or doner kebab - fried meat wrapped in a flat cake (10-12 TRY) from street vendors.

Entertainment and attractions of Belek

It is wrong to believe that Belek is an exclusively beach holiday. In 30 km from it lie the ruins of ancient Perge, founded by the Achaean Greeks who fled from the defeated Troy. Like 2000 years ago, the entrance to it lies through the South Gate with huge round towers. From them begins a colonnaded street leading to the agora, where popular meetings were once held and the incendiary speeches of the Apostle Paul sounded. Under the rule of Rome and the patronage of the goddess Artemis - "Queen of Perge", the city experienced its heyday. A significant part of its buildings belongs to this era: baths, the remains of temples and fortress walls, nympheries, a theater and the largest stadium in Asia Minor.

From the Eastern Gate of Perge, the road begins to the ancient Sillyon, which lies on a plateau about 80 m high. This city of ancient Pamphylia was almost not touched by the shovel of the archaeologist and, turning off the trodden path, it is easy to feel like Indiana Jones. In 1969, Sillyon was badly damaged by a landslide, which demolished part of the amphitheater, and care should be taken when examining it.

The Aspendos Amphitheater, 18 km from Belek, is perfectly preserved. By its gigantic size, one can judge how big this city was in ancient times. Today, performances and concerts are still being staged on the 2,000-year-old stage. Behind the amphitheater, down the side of the mountain, are scattered ruins of agora, thermal baths and basilica. And below on the plain is the largest aqueduct in Anatolia, "made by the slaves of Rome."

The hit of the season is the annual International Opera and Ballet Festival, where the best theater groups of the world perform.

Aspendos lies in the lower reaches of the Kopruchay River, which in its upper reaches makes its way through a picturesque mountain canyon. In the narrowest place, the ancient Roman bridge Oluk with a height of 27 m is thrown across it. popular place rafting (price from a hotel with transfer, lunch and insurance - from 140 TRY; on site about 10% cheaper). The descent starts 100 m from the Roman bridge, where the river widens to form a quiet backwater. The length of the route is about 11 km, the category of difficulty is 2-3 points on the international scale.

6 things to do in Belek

Enjoy the sea, sun and clean air on one of the best resorts Turkish Riviera.
Grind your heels on the different-sized sand of the local beaches, which burns on a hot afternoon and gives you coolness if you dig deeper.
Taste delicious trout, which is found in abundance in the local river Kopruchay and, accordingly, is often served at the table of tourists arriving in Belek.
Admire the Köprülü canyon, which stretches along the river for 14 km. By the way, this is only one of the seven picturesque gorges formed by the mountain river.
Go to a semi-wild beach 8 km from the city, belonging to the Robinson Club hotel and, if you're lucky, get on a guided walk through the picturesque surroundings.
Dare to rafting - however, with experienced instructors, the water adventure promises to be more exciting than really dangerous.

Spa centers

In the names of many Belek hotels there is the word “spa”, which means that for relaxation and restoration of mental strength, their guests can recover from their room right in slippers and a bathrobe. However, customers "from the street" will also be welcome here.

The spa at the resort is not cheap, but some hotels include some of the procedures in the list of free services. In addition to the usual spa treatments, thalassotherapy is actively used here. Algae, mud and sea water intensively saturate the skin with microelements, accelerate metabolism, strengthen immunity and promote weight loss.

The cost of treatments in the spa at the Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa: hot stone massage - TRY 400, foam massage in the hammam - TRY 180, seaweed wrap - TRY 440, thermolifting - TRY 600, face or breast care - TRY 320.

The treatment programs include the most popular courses: "Anti-cellulite", "Slimming", "Antistress", "Anti-tobacco", "Detox", "Antiallergy", "Young mother". Their optimal duration is 6-10 days. Among the most effective treatments: Balinese massage, intense shiroabhyanga massage, which has a positive effect on the hormonal system and is especially recommended after childbirth, Charcot douche and affusion massage under streams sea water with variable pressure and the use of aromatic oils. Turkish baths give the spa centers an oriental flavor, many of which are quite worthy of the Ottoman sultans.

Golf in Belek

Belek quite rightly claims the right to be called the golf capital of Turkey. Its 8 golf clubs meet the highest international standards and are designed with the natural beauty of the local landscape in mind. One of the best is the National Golf Club (official site in English) with two courses for 18 and 9 holes, built for international tournaments. He has repeatedly occupied the honorable lines of all kinds of ratings, including the 4th place in the "List of the 100 best golf courses in the world." National is intended primarily for professional players, and its high status is confirmed by a strict dress code and corresponding prices (2400 TRY for two for 6 hours of training).

The golf season in Belek begins in September, lasts throughout the winter and ends with the onset of the summer heat.

Beginners can take a closer look at Tat Golf Belek International Golf Club, where special express programs have been developed for those who first picked up a golf club.

Belek for children

A visit with children to the Troy water park in Belek is the sacred duty of every self-respecting parent. It is really made in the style of Homeric Troy - with towers, walls, the legendary wooden horse 25 m high, antique amphoras and animators dressed and armed in the ancient Greek style. Every day it is besieged by thousands of tourists from all the surrounding resorts. However, unlike its prototype, the modern "Troy" opens the gates for everyone who pays for the entrance (the price of an adult / child ticket is 370 / about 200 TRY). In addition to a variety of slides for children and adults, waterfalls, standing wave pools and other attractions, there is a dolphinarium in the park. Shows with dolphins, sea lions and walruses at 11:00 and 14:30. For 170 TRY you can take a photo with a dolphin, and for another 500 TRY you can ride it.

Mild winters, an abundance of sunny warm days and indoor pools help maintain a steady flow of tourists even in low season. From the end of October to May, the hotels are filled with golfers - at this time the weather is just perfect for them. But in the evening, a warm jacket can come in handy.

Dear Readers! The Belek resort is one of the most famous golf centers in the world, which is located just 45 km from the resort capital of Turkey - Antalya. Therefore, if you have a free minute in your golf tournament, or maybe the whole day, the editors of www.site advises you not to waste your time and make a little trip to Antalya with your whole family. Antalya is famous all over the world for its shopping and, of course, sights that will leave you only positive emotions and good impressions. And how to quickly and conveniently get to Antalya, www ..

If you are only interested in shopping - for these purposes it is best to choose such a mode of transport as hotel service... He will take you to the best boutiques and shops in Antalya, where you can buy branded clothing, jewelry or leather and fur products. Check with your tour guide or hotel administrator for the route and time of departure.

If you want to visit shops and take a ride on the sights of Antalya, but you have very little time and enough funds, in this case, it is best suited hotel vip service... You will be provided with a spacious and comfortable minibus that will take you and your family or friends anywhere in Antalya and the Antalya coast.

An equally fast and convenient way to get to Antalya will be taxi service. The cost from Belek to the center of Antalya is from $ 50 (the night tariff for taxi services in Antalya increases by 50%).

If you have enough free time and you want to walk around Antalya for a long time on your own, without being tied to services, it will suit you public transport... Namely, you can independently get to Antalya by minibuses (dolmus) or by intercity buses. The final point of public transport in Belek is a bus stop called Belek Otobüs Durağı, located at the address: Turizm cadessi, Belek, Antalya.
It is here that you can buy a ticket and take a dolmus or a bus. But do not be discouraged if you could not immediately orient yourself and find this stop, you can get on a minibus or bus along the entire Turizm cadessi street, on which, for sure, your hotel is located. In this case, you will need to wave your hand (to stop the bus or dolmush) and pay the driver's fare. The journey time will take you only 1 hour. The cost is about 10 TL. To travel to Antalya, both minibuses and buses from Belek itself, as well as those passing from Alanya, Side and Manavgat, are suitable for you.

Belek is a very small resort town on the coast Mediterranean Sea in the province of Antalya, which consists almost entirely of large hotels. It is in Belek that all-inclusive vouchers are often sold. But what can you do here other than spending all your time on site? You can go to with a lot of entertainment, especially since it is very close. Below I will tell you how you can easily and quickly get from Belek to Antalya.

The distance between the two largest resort cities is only 42 km - sheer trifles by Turkish standards.

This is how the route looks on the map:

2. How to get there

2.1. By bus

The most "predictable" option: at the bus station in Belek (called Belek Otobüs Durağı) buy a ticket and take a bus or minibus to Antalya.

In addition, you can "catch" the desired bus at any point on the Turizm cadessi street, just by waving your hand. Minibuses in this direction run approximately every 15 minutes. Regular buses (for example, from KamilKoc) - every hour at 8.00, 9.00 and so on until 20.00.

How long does it take to get to Antalya? In terms of time, the bus journey takes 40-50 minutes, and the cost will cost about 30-40 liras.

By the way, “transit” buses also go through Belek to Antalya - from, and.

2.2. By taxi

In time, a taxi ride to Antalya airport will take about half an hour and will cost 50-60 liras. Note that Belek is considered an expensive resort relative to the nearest Alanya or. Therefore, taxi services here will cost much more than, say, in Alanya.

If you do not want to look for a taxi in the city, you can pre-book an individual transfer via the Internet at (cost from 40 euros).

2.3. Hotel transfer

Most hotels in Turkey have their own buses that take tourists directly to the airport, so if you do not need Antalya itself, but its airport, then you can go on a special transfer. You need to order this service in advance. But if you are on a package tour, then the transfer will already be included in the price of the tour, so you should not worry about it additionally.

And if you need to go directly to Antalya, the hotel will offer you a taxi service. Typically, a taxi from the hotel will cost more than a regular government taxi that can be hailed on the street.

2.4. As part of the excursion

Hotel guides will probably insist on this option, citing the fact that public transport in Belek runs rarely and is packed to capacity during the season.

In fact, this is not at all the case. The distance between the cities is small, buses and minibuses run regularly in this direction, and the journey itself is inexpensive. In my opinion, it is much more convenient and cheaper to get from Belek to Antalya on your own.

But if you are going to Antalya on specific excursions, and not just walk around or, for example, go to shopping centers, then in some cases it will be more profitable to go as part of an excursion than to get there on your own. Because when independent trip You will also have to move around Antalya on your own, spend extra time on moving, and as part of the excursion, all the logistics have already been thought out for you. The only thing worth considering is that all organized excursions necessarily include visits to shops that you may not need at all, and you will have less time to visit the sights.

2.5. By rented car

If you have international license, then renting a car would be an ideal option to drive from Belek to Antalya for one day. You will not be tied to the transport schedule, and getting around in Antalya will be much easier than dealing with local transport.

You can see the cost of booking a car and order a car (in Belek, cars are available at a cost of 38 euros per day).

2.6. With fellow travelers by car

3. Where to buy tickets

Bus tickets can be bought either at the bus station in Belek or directly from the driver.

4. How to get from Antalya bus station to the city center

The final point of the bus from Belek to Antalya is Antalya Otogarı bus station. Although there are buses that go to the airport or to.

This is how the entrance to the Antalya bus station looks like:

The easiest way to get from Otogar to the city center is by light rail. We leave the bus terminal, focusing on the AntRay signs, turn left and go around the terminal to the tram stop.

In time, a tram ride from Antalya Otogarı to Ismetpasa station in the center of Antalya will take half an hour. Tickets can be purchased at the turnstiles at the Otogar tram stop.

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Just in case: from the bus station to every 30-60 minutes bus number 600 (route Havalimani - Otogar) leaves. Travel time is about an hour, and the regularity of the flight depends on the time of day.

5. Conclusion

In my opinion, it is more convenient and cheaper to get from Belek to Antalya by bus or local minibus. Both vehicles run regularly and often, and the journey takes less than an hour. You can take a dolmush or a bus not only at the bus station, but also near the hotel or at main street Belek, just waving his hand to the driver.

A taxi to Antalya is unreasonably expensive, and the excursion involves an unnecessary waste of time collecting passengers from all hotels on the way and a mandatory visit to Turkish shops.

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How did you get from Belek to Antalya? What excursions did you go on? Write in the comments!