Belek is a sprawling holiday resort town specifically developed for tourism, and over the last two decades has grown to encompass the neighbouring village of Kadriye. Boasting 300 days of sunshine and the warm, turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, the area has become a haven for those seeking the luxury of five-star hotel complexes, as well as some great golf courses.

Many Belek hotels have their own strip of private beach and some holiday visitors never leave the comforts of their seaside accommodation. Belek is, however, close to a number of interesting sites and there are several exciting activities on offer for those who can bear to tear themselves away. The ruins of the Roman town of Perge is an interesting excursion, as is the well-preserved ancient amphitheatre at Aspendos; its acoustics have stood the test of time and it still plays host to the occasional concert.
Most of the large Belek hotels have shops selling curios and holiday souvenirs, and the town has some lively street markets that are the perfect place to sample freshly cooked food and do a spot of gift shopping. There is also a huge bazaar every Saturday where shoppers can haggle to their heart's content. Holiday makers can head to the old town of Antalya for more extensive shopping.

The nightlife in Belek is largely limited to the large hotels, many of which have their own nightclubs, bars and entertainment.

Belek has become a premier golf centre in Turkey and boasts over eight championship golf courses, catering for all levels of player, and was recently featured as one of the places to go in Golf World's Golf Escapes 2007 supplement. Besides golfing, Belek also offers a wide range of adventure sports like wind surfing, water skiing, sailing, rafting and mountain climbing to enjoy on holiday. The neighbouring beach resort of Side is worth a visit, with a 2nd century theatre and Roman Baths, and further afield Antalya has a beautiful, well-preserved old town and is a good day-out for foodies.

Holiday-Dialysis Serik/Belek:

• Languages:           english, german
• Days:                  monday to saturday
• Shifts:                 morning and afternoon
• Type of machines:  Fresenius 4008S, HD/HDF
• Service:              drinks and snacks, Sat.-TV
• Transfer:             free of charge around 20 km