
Golf in Turkey — Belek, Bodrum & Istanbul: 5 Courses You Must Play
Turkey golf holidays: discover championship courses in Belek, premium hotel stays, traditional hammam experiences, and ideas for extending a trip to Bodrum or Istanbul.
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Explore the golf destinations of continental Europe, from the Algarve and Costa del Sol to Mediterranean islands and emerging golf regions. Compare playing experiences, consider travel and accommodation, and follow our verified course and resort guides.

Turkey golf holidays: discover championship courses in Belek, premium hotel stays, traditional hammam experiences, and ideas for extending a trip to Bodrum or Istanbul.

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Where performance meets restoration Golf travel is increasingly about more than fitting the maximum number of rounds into a short break. The strongest resort journeys combine serious golf with accommodation, dining and enough recovery time to make the whole trip work. This edit brings together ten destinations already featured by The Global Golfer for the…