Belek is the pearl of the Antalya Riviera. The youngest and most advanced resort in Turkey did not grow on ancient cities and historical ruins; it gained fame thanks to its magnificent natural expanses and the alluring shores of the Mediterranean Sea, which gently envelop the town in the salty aroma of breezes. Turquoise water, rocky shores, enchanting lagoons with their beauty, eucalyptus and coniferous forests – all this offers you to fully enjoy your vacation at sea in Belek.

Beach tourism is one of the main hypostases of the resort. Everything here is somehow connected with the sea, beaches and all kinds of water entertainment. The resort season lasts from May to October, in other months life here practically freezes, waiting for spring.

Climate and weather at sea

In May, the water in the Mediterranean Sea warms up to 22-24 ° and gives a start to armies of tourists thirsty for sea coolness, sun embraces and chocolate tan. In June, thermometer marks inexorably creep up to 30-35 °, in the water these indicators approach 27 ° – in such a warm company Belek will have to live until September, when the heat subsides a little and signals the sea that it is time to cool down.

The velvet holiday season lasts until October, although there is a clear decrease in temperature. In winter, the sea temperature is 17 °, so in the spring it is not difficult for him to warm up quickly.

Athletes and divers continue to visit the coast even in deep autumn, armed with insulated ammunition.

Rains are infrequent guests of the Turkish coast, in the summer months beach fun continues non-stop from morning to evening.

What brought Belek to the leaders of beach tourism is impeccable environmental conditions. The sea in Belek always pleases with cleanliness and impeccable transparency, so swimming here is not only pleasant, but also completely safe. Due to the sandy bottom, during active hours of rest and during storms, the sea often becomes cloudy, but not for long. It is worth leaving the shore – and you can already look at the underwater panoramas, and if you have glasses or a mask, admiring the sea expanses will not be a problem at all.

Holidays on the Mediterranean Sea in Belek

As an inheritance from Mother Nature, Belek received 20 kilometers of seashore – a luxurious shore, strewn with clean sand, and in some places with pebbles. Shallow water and the absence of sharp drops in depth are the main factors that Underwater World

The underwater expanses of the Mediterranean Sea can be compared to a magical kingdom – a kingdom of colors and their most incredible combinations. Multi-colored corals and sponges, algae and grass form fantastic landscapes of lush marine gardens. This alone attracts and fascinates, but before you is only a prelude. The main wealth of the Mediterranean kingdom is its diverse inhabitants, sometimes combining a whole rainbow of bright shades.

Moray eels, octopuses, crabs, lobsters, bluefin tuna, squid, oysters, mussels, jellyfish, rays, mullet, horse mackerel, swordfish, dogfish, anemones, seahorses, sea turtles, sea dragons, cuttlefish, shrimp, sea urchins, sharks, bullheads, wrasse, dolphins and thousands of colorful fish fill the water space.

Diving

 

 

Belek is not considered the best place for diving for advanced and experienced athletes, but for beginners it is the most suitable place. Excellent conditions and service are created for them. There are no strong currents in the sea in Belek, visibility in the water reaches 20 meters. The best places for diving are near Exyuz Island.

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