The Belek region is located just 30 kilometres to the east of Antalya on the Mediterranean coast and only 30 km drive from the historical resort of Side. The history of Belek dates back to the 4th century BC and it has come under Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Seljuk influences which have all made an impact on the area. Named by the people who moved from Crete in 1316 it was inhabited by just 70 families originally. The population gradually grew with people coming from Cyprus, nomads and communities from Bulgaria. Now there are around 6,000 people in the winter and approximately 30,000 during the summer months Before 1982 it was a small local village known for its forest and turtles. That year, the President decided to develop the village for tourists and then in 1999 the mayor started to rebuild the town and areas developing them into the town and centre it is today.
Belek now offers everything you could want from a holiday region – blue flag beaches, stunning natural surroundings, a selection of historical sites, golf courses, and a wide variety of shops, restaurants, nightlife and year round activities. chosen as a priority area of development to offer the best mix of attractions for tourists, not just for today but also for the tourist of the next thousand years. The atmosphere, scenery, architecture, beaches, history, museums and of course, golf all add up to make an international exclusive tourism centre. Belek adds up to a first class resort offering modern conveniences as well as traditional and Turkish atmosphere.
The town has developed into an exclusive residential area with well built villas or luxurious apartments and when comparing the properties to those within a golf region in Spain, you can appreciate that the prices are three to four times less here in Belek. However, prices are steadily rising so maximise your investment by purchasing now and take advantage of the growing potential of your property. |
