Football Training Camp in Belek: Pitches, Hotels and Friendlies on Antalya's Coast

A training camp in Belek puts your squad in the resort area east of Antalya Airport where many football teams spend the winter break. This guide is for coaches and team managers who have settled on the Antalya coast and now need the detail on Belek itself.

Why teams choose Belek

Belek is a resort area in the Serik district of Antalya, known for its large hotels and golf courses. The Antalya Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism notes that football teams from several continents come to the province in the camp period and use its facilities, Belek above all.

For a squad, the appeal is practical. The big hotels and the training pitches sit close together, so players spend their time on the grass rather than on the bus. And because many teams are in the area during the same weeks, finding an opponent nearby is easier.

The busiest weeks run from early January to mid-February. Late February is quieter, with more choice of hotels and pitches, which suits teams whose leagues start in spring.

Getting from the airport to Belek

Belek's hotels stretch along the coast for several kilometres, so the transfer depends on where you stay. By road, Belek itself is about 35 km from Antalya Airport, a little over half an hour without traffic. Kadriye, at the western end of the area, is around 27 km away, and Boğazkent in the east around 42 km. These figures come from an OSRM road route, so allow extra time at peak hours.

We meet your squad at arrivals and take everyone to the hotel by coach, with kit and luggage following in a trailer or a separate minibus. See Travel and Transfers for how flights and transfers fit together.

What to check on the pitches

If the pitch is 25 minutes from the hotel, a two-session day puts the squad on the coach for more than an hour and a half. Ask for these details for each pitch before you sign:

• Whether the pitch is on the hotel's own grounds or a shared pitch nearby, and the walking or driving time
• The surface, and when it was last renovated
• Changing rooms for players and staff
• Floodlights, if your coaches want a late session
• When the pitch is watered and mown, so maintenance does not clash with your session times
• Whether another team uses the same pitch on the same day

The quote lists the distance from the hotel to each pitch. Our Training Camps page explains how we set up sessions.

Team hotels in Belek

We offer 4- and 5-star hotels in the camp area. The squad eats in a restaurant set aside for the team, three buffet meals a day with all meat halal, and training kit is washed twice a day. Where the hotel has space, all players stay on one floor, and there is a meeting room with a TV for video sessions. The full room plan is on the Accommodation page, and our article on choosing a hotel for a football team covers the wider checks.

January and February weather

The nearest long-term figures are for the Antalya station of the Turkish State Meteorological Service, measured from 1930 to 2025. The service publishes no separate series for Belek.

Days are mild and evenings cool. January is the wetter month, and on a ten-day camp a heavy shower will probably cost you a session, so ask the hotel for a gym or an indoor hall as a fallback. February has about two fewer rainy days. You can check the numbers on the Meteorological Service's Antalya page.

Finding friendlies close to the hotel

With so many squads in Belek at once, opponents are often a short coach ride away. Tell us how many matches you want and at what level, and we look for teams whose dates overlap with yours. Matches are played on pitches with stands in the camp area, with a federation-approved team of three referees, security and a changing room for each side. When the calendar allows we also try for a Süper Lig or 1. Lig opponent, but we only confirm a match once the other club has agreed. More on Friendly Matches, and on what to agree before kick-off.

Belek or another part of the coast?

Lara is closer to the airport and the city, useful if you want city stadiums for friendlies. Side is further east and calmer, with a longer transfer. Kemer lies west of Antalya between the mountains and the sea, with fewer pitches close to the hotels. Alanya is the furthest away. Our Antalya winter camp guide compares all five.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Belek from Antalya Airport?

About 35 km by road, or a little over half an hour without traffic. Hotels towards Kadriye are closer, those towards Boğazkent further.

What is the weather like in Belek in January?

Mild by day and cool at night, with just over 12 rainy days in the month at the Antalya station.

Do hotels in Belek have their own pitches?

Some do, on their own grounds. Others use pitches a short drive away. The quote states which applies and the distance for each pitch.

Can we play friendlies while on camp in Belek?

Yes. We look for opponents whose camp dates match yours and arrange the pitch, referees and security.

How early should we book a winter camp in Belek?

The early weeks of January fill first. Our Antalya guide explains the busy weeks and how far ahead to start planning.

If Belek is on your shortlist, send us your dates, squad size and the number of friendlies you want. The quote will show the hotel and each pitch side by side, and the Camp Locations page sets out the other regions we work in.