Gloria Verde Resort & Spa Hotel 5 stars

The Gloria Verde Resort & Spa Hotel has a seafront setting amongst pine and eucalyptus forests, complete with its own stretch of private sandy beach. Located in the Belek area of Turkey on the southern coast, it boasts a 500-metre beach on the Mediterranean Sea.

Belek resort centre is 4.7 km from the hotel and the Gloria golf course is 1 km away. Guests can enjoy the lagoon style pools, spa and fitness centres, a variety of restaurants and bars and a fantastic kids club that will keep the little ones active for hours. Children can also enjoy the facilities at the sister hotels (Gloria Golf and Gloria Serenity) including the Gogi Fun Jungle, and the Gloria Mini Farm, completely free of charge.

Belek is an area of Turkey, where ancient and modern come together to provide an interesting holiday destination. The Aspendos Amphitheatre was built in the 2nd century. With a seating capacity of 20,000, it is a fine example of architecture which still holds concerts during the summer months. Another place of interest is Perge, 18 km from Antalya, St Paul is said to have preached some of his first sermons here.