Belek Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Antalya
District:Serik
Belek
Population Total:9102
Population As Of:2022
Website:http://www.serik.gov.tr/serik-turizm/
Coordinates:36.85°N 34°W
Area Code:0242

Belek is a neighbourhood in the Serik district in Turkey's Antalya Province.[1] As of 2022, it had a population of 9,102.[2] Before the 2013 Turkish local government reorganization, it was a town (Belde).[3] [4] [5]

Belek is one of the centers of Turkey's tourism industry and is home to more than thirty four-star and five-star hotels and many other accommodation services and entertainment facilities.

The town and the surrounding area are famous for their spas and mineral waters received from seven springs.

Belek was awarded the Best Golf Region of the Year in Europe by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) in 2008[6] . In 2012 it hosted the Turkish Airlines World Golf Final[7] and in 2013 it hosted the Turkish Airlines Open. Belek also hosts the Antalya Open, the only professional tennis tournament currently held in Turkey.

Town

In the center of town, a mosque stands alongside statues and a waterfall leading to extensive shopping in the tree lined boulevards. This area is key to Turkey's overall tourism plans having already benefited from substantial investment by the Turkish Tourism Ministry. Turkey is beginning to rival the Algarve for the numbers of golfing tourists annually.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Mahalle
  2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports. 22 May 2023. TÜİK. en. XLS.
  3. Web site: Law No. 6360. 6 December 2012 . Official Gazette. tr.
  4. News: Tui Magic Life Masmavi . 27 August 2022.
  5. Web site: Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units. 12 September 2010. Official Gazette. tr. DOC.
  6. Web site: IGTWA.org - IAGTO Awards 2008 . 2024-08-15 . www.igtwa.org.
  7. News: Turkey's top golf official is accused of assault after Tiger Woods sparks frenzy on first tee . . James . Corrigan . 9 October 2012 . 12 October 2012.