Cullinan Aspendos

The 523 yard 11th is Aspendos Course at its longest, a par 5 that asks for sensible positioning before the green comes into play. It sets the tone for a par 72 layout where room from the tee is often available, yet bunkers and water make casual shots costly. At 6,408 yards, the course gives holiday golfers a playable round without becoming passive, with four par threes at the 3rd, 7th, 13th and 17th adding variety through the day. The front nine builds towards the 489 yard 9th, while the 469 yard 5th offers another proper three-shot hole for many players.

European Golf Design shaped the course through pine woodland beside the Besgoz River, with the Taurus Mountains visible one way and the Mediterranean in the other. Opened in 2021, Aspendos has been kept in strong condition throughout the year and makes good use of its setting without relying on forced carries at every turn. The opening par 4 stretches to 433 yards from the back tee, a measured start that rewards finding the fairway. Before a round, there is a full driving range, short-game practice area and a large putting green, while buggies, changing rooms and the pro shop are all based around the clubhouse. Its restaurant and open-air terrace are a relaxed place to review the round.

Cullinan Belek sits only moments from the course, making it easy to settle into a golf focused break rather than spend time travelling between hotel and tee. Modern rooms provide a comfortable base, while the resort’s restaurants, spa treatments and riverside spaces give the afternoon a different rhythm after 18 holes. Beach access is close by too, useful for a quieter day between rounds or a walk before dinner.