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Turkey - The preferred country for golf fanatics

4th August 2009 Print
Villa in Turkey Turkey was awarded “Best Golf Destination in Europe 2008” by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) putting Turkey ahead of other European golf hotspots including Spain and Scotland. “This is largely due to Belek, the home of championship golf in Turkey”, says Robert Nixon, Executive Director, Nirvana International. “This is a beautiful region enhanced with beautifully maintained, top quality golf courses, making it a golfer’s paradise”.

Golf fanatics flock to Turkey as the country provides some of the newest and most exciting courses, many being championship level and most within easy reach of each other.

Golfers have realised the tremendous benefit of 300 days of sunshine a year with the average temperature even in December, of 16 degrees centigrade.

Now the European Challenge tour will be played in Turkey in 2010 at the Carya Golf Club which was established in 2008 and in Belek the World Amateur Golf Championship is to be held in 2012.

Turkey was awarded “Best Golf Destination in Europe 2008” by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) putting Turkey ahead of other European golf hotspots including Spain and Scotland. “This is largely due to Belek, the home of championship golf in Turkey”, says Robert Nixon, Executive Director, Nirvana International. “This is a beautiful region enhanced with beautifully maintained, top quality golf courses, making it a golfer’s paradise”.

Taking Belek as a prime example of golf courses available there is the Tat Golf Club, The Gloria Golf Resort, The Robinson Club, Nobilis, Cornelia Nick Faldo course and Papillon Golf course which is a new Colin Montgomerie Golf Course. In addition there is Kaya Eagles Golf club and Lykia Links Golf and of course the National Golf Course.

If as a golfer you are already salivating at the thought of so many courses to play, and all easily accessible, then perhaps you should consider owning a property there. You could buy as a syndicate or for personal use and of course, such a property in a prime location is ideal for renting when not in personal use.

Belek is an ideal spot for relaxation and is famed for its pine trees which fill the air with a glorious scent with plenty to do including yachting, windsurfing, scuba diving, walking, bird watching and exploring the area’s rich history. The mountains too are easily reached and there is even the opportunity to go skiing 120km away at Saklikent Ski Resort. There are also some superb beaches dotted along this coastline.

Currently being offered is an exclusive development of brand new homes at Gem Golf Villas in Belek located in the heart of championship golf in Turkey and just 500 metres from the National Golf Club and close to the Sueno Golf Club.

There is a choice of two different house types (Villa A and B) all immaculately presented and built to a high standard. Villa A has a slightly bigger floor area than Villa B. 14 of the villas are offered with a shared pool with seven of the homes having private pool and parking. The development is surrounded by attractive landscaped grounds. There is 24 hour security on site and Gem Golf Villas is close to Belek beach, mini market and shopping mall. Belek town is 2 km from the resort and offers many shops and restaurants. Antalya is 30 minutes drive. There is a shuttle bus service for transfer to golf courses, beach or Belek town centre. Antalya Airport, which provides all year round flights to and from the UK, is just 25 minutes drive away and transfers are provided.

Gem Golf Villas, Belek.
Detached villas with four bedrooms and two bathrooms (1 en-suite)
Type A - some with private pool start from £200,000
Type B - villas with shared pool start from £180,000

Also available in the Belek area:

Augustus Resort (Village and Country Club), Tasagil
Championship golf on the doorstep!

This exceptional development is just 15 minutes drive from the golfing centre of Belek.

The Augustus Resort has been built using traditional forms of Turkish domestic architecture including the creation of intimate lanes, secluded neighbourhoods, fountains, pools and landscaped gardens.

Facilities include tennis courts, golf driving range, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, restaurants, gym and supermarket. Close to beach. Easy access to mountains. Easily accessible from Antalya airport via the motorway travel time is around 35 minutes.
Prices
1 to 3 bed apartments starting from £55,000 to £94,950
2 to 4 bed villas from £107,000 to £175,000

For more information, visit nirvanainternational.com

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