Private beaches, glorious golf and even an aqua park: How to find family holiday bliss on Turkey's pine-clad coast

Gloria Hotels & Resorts features a varity of different resorts designed for families with an emphasis on natural beauty, golf and wellness.

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PUBLISHED: 09:41, 12 March 2024

The Turkish Riviera glimmers emerald green and sapphire blue and the elegant resort town of Belek is renowned for picturesque pine-clad hills flowing down to glorious golden beaches, together with an array of exceptional golf courses.

On Belek’s blissful coast, Gloria Hotels and Resorts brings a touch of luxury to a family holiday in paradise. For golf lovers, Gloria Golf Resort is a true oasis, while neighbouring Gloria Serenity Resort is the essence of an indulgent escape, and freshly revamped, while Gloria Verde Resort promises wonderful value wellness experiences set in nature.

Featured in British Airways Holidays’ exclusive hand-picked collection of stunning Mediterranean resorts, you can wrap your Gloria Hotels and Resorts stay up in an easy ATOL-protected package, with flights and a 23kg baggage allowance included. With deposits from just £60 per person, you can also pay the balance in as many instalments as you like*.

From palm-fringed fairways to the state-of-the-art driving range, Gloria Golf Resort offers a sensational golfing experience

Gloria Golf Resort

From palm-fringed fairways to the state-of-the-art driving range, Gloria Golf Resort offers a sensational golfing experience. There’s plenty to enjoy away from the course, too, with a private beach just a sandy stroll away.

Reopening this June after extensive renovations, here you’ll find rooms that are tastefully designed and minimalist in style, ranging from spacious Standard Suites to luxury King Suites. And exclusive villas offer private gardens, a private pool and a personal butler service.

Little ones will find endless entertainment at the bowling alley, aqua park and fabulous Gogi Kids Club, while adults can indulge at the resort’s La Source Spa. And you can enjoy dining at the resort’s 11 restaurants, from classic Turkish fare in the main Mosaique Restaurant, to a sublime sushi bar.

All holidays with British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected and come with a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your European beach holiday now with a low deposit* ba.com/gloriagolf

Meticulously redesigned following a multi-million-pound renovation, Gloria Serenity Resort offers the perfect blend of luxury and simplicity.

Gloria Serenity Resort

Meticulously redesigned following a multi-million-pound renovation, Gloria Serenity Resort offers the perfect blend of luxury and simplicity.

Rooms are elegantly furnished, with private terraces that open up to blue and green vistas, while a large selection of villas, from Serenity Villas to Queen and King Villas, offer exclusive luxuries such as heated pools, personal butlers and sprawling, lush gardens.

A world of unrivalled relaxation awaits at the Serenity Spa, regarded as one of Turkey’s finest, and for more active pursuits, take to the water for the thrills and spills of water-skiing and parasailing, or stay on land for tennis, daily Zumba and yoga classes.

Culinary delights are served across nine distinct venues, from fabulous fusion food at main restaurant Tetrasomia to á la carte restaurants celebrating Turkish, French and Mediterranean cuisines.

All holidays with British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected and come with a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your European beach holiday now with a low deposit* ba.com/gloriaserenity

With its compact size, natural landscaping and lavish Asklepion Spa & Thalasso, this is the perfect resort for a tranquil wellness escape.

Gloria Verde Resort

With its compact size, natural landscaping and lavish Asklepion Spa & Thalasso, this is the perfect resort for a tranquil wellness escape. Rooms, spacious suites and elegant villas look out over the lush gardens and the expansive pools do their best to compete with the golden sands and turquoise waters of the beach.

There is an aqua park, complete with water slides, for little ones, and a stylish pavilion with cabanas for relaxation on the beach. While little ones enjoy the Gogi Kids’ Club, grown-ups can combine Pilates and yoga with soothing spa treatments. And when it comes to action, there are watersports galore, Muay Thai, tennis, beach volleyball and, of course, golf.

Don’t miss the dining options, from the Mythos buffet to Italian and French cuisine at à la carte restaurants La Famosa and Bazilika, among the four restaurants, four bars and patisserie.

All holidays with British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected and come with a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your European beach holiday now with a low deposit* ba.com/gloriaverde

Enjoy the benefits of British Airways Holidays

• All holidays are ATOL-protected.
• Flexible payments with deposits from just £60pp*.
• Generous 23kg baggage allowance per person.
• All hotels and car hires meet British Airways Holidays’ high safety standards.
• Dedicated 24/7 UK helpline to deal with any issues that arise while you're away.
• British Airways Executive Club members can use Avios Points for part payment on package holidays. See ba.com/holidays for more details.

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• Exclusive access to elegant departure lounges where available.
• Complimentary meals and drinks.
• Fast-track check-in desks and security, with priority boarding^.
• Contoured leather seats and extra space on board.
• Larger baggage allowance – take two bags on board and put two in the hold.
• Rack up more Avios and Tier Points.

All holidays with British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected and come with a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your European beach holiday now with a low deposit* Gloria Golf Resort | Gloria Serenity Resort | Gloria Verde Resort