Located in one of the best golfing vistas in the world, Carya has a little bit of everything for all the family. From a championship golf course, to an incredible resort hotel with more than 600 rooms in, to a kids club to keep the family entertained, Carya is a popular destination for all the family.

The resort is located in the region of Belek on the south coast of Turkiye, and is one of ten golfing resorts situated in a ten mile stretch on the Mediterranean coast, along with the likes of the Montgomerie Maxx Royal, Robinson Nobilis, Cornelia, Antalya GC and the Titanic Cullinan Links.

Carya is one of just a few courses in Europe to have floodlights across all 18 holes, meaning that golf can be played late into the night. With the warm temperatures of the Mediterranean, this means comfortable golf and in a stunning setting, with golfers able to watch their golf ball travel up into the night sky.

Along with the golf, the Regnum Carya Resort Hotel provides world class accommodation for all different types of guests. From Jade rooms, of which you can choose a sea view or private balcony, to the Pearl and Amber suites, the hotel has a little bit of everything. There are also stunning luxury villas, with the Crown Villa being the top of the tree at Carya. It can host 14 people, and it has its own private pool.

A trip to the Turkish coast is a must for the budding golfer who wants to travel to European shores to play the great game. Carya fits into the mould of the perfect location to do just that, with its surroundings, and the course itself. 

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The 18-hole championship level course at Carya is the first classic heathland style golf course to be built on the Mediterranean coast in the Belek region. Set on the undulating sandy hills, Carya is a stunning venue which measures at over 7,200 yards.

The course winds through the heather and the pine trees, making it a demanding test of golfing strategy. Carya has been inspired by the traditional English heathlands courses of Wentworth, Sunningdale and The Berkshire, with a five-time winner of the Open Championship - Peter Thompson - being the man behind the design.

The construction of the Carya Golf Course involved planting close to a million heather plants. Grown in an extensive nursery on site, Carya’s heather shapes define the course into a truly magnificent spectacle. The course is a demanding test of golfing strategy, with free flowing holes that run between pine and eucalyptus trees and across a dramatic sand ridge.

It achieved its championship status in 2016, when it became the second course to host the Turkish Airlines Open. The event became part of the DP World Tour's Rolex Series during its time at Carya, where both Thorbjorn Olesen and Justin Rose were victorious, the latter winning it two years in succession.

Carya made golfing history in Europe, when it became the first floodlit golf club on the continent. This means that the golfing day does not need to end at sunset at Carya.

Thanks to the floodlights, golfers can now enjoy playing golf in the cool evening conditions of the Mediterranean. With lighting up to 250 Lux, and with floodlights provided from 36 metres above the ground, all of Carya’s 18 incredible holes can now be played well into the night. 

Carya is home to a Golf Academy and a TaylorMade Performance Lab, both of which can help improve the games of golfers of all abilities.

The Golf Academy at Carya has a state of the art driving range facility, which includes two teaching studios. The distance of the range is more than 300 metres, while there is also a unique putting green, which measures more than 130 metres. 

There are three fully qualified PGA professionals who can provide tuition and lessons in a number of different languages, including Turkish, English and Russian. These coaches can help beginners to learn the fundamentals, right the way up to honing the skills of the most elite golfers.

Located within the Academy is a state-of-the-art facility. The TaylorMade Performance Lab houses a Motion Analysis Technology (MAT-T 3D) system and 'tour workshop' where specialised custom-fitting of clubs is done on a one-to-one basis with a Carya Academy Club.

Carya’s world class accommodation comes in the form of the Regnum Carya Resort Hotel. The hotel has its own white sand beach and is surrounded by a pine tree forest which spreads for over a million square metres.

The resort boasts 612 rooms with various room categories including the elegant Crown Villa, luxury villas with private pools, swim-up rooms, family rooms, suite rooms, and more. The resort offers a summer and winter concept with a wide range of cuisine options, bars, and a variety of activities, sports, and entertainment options. 

Along with Carya Golf Club, the resort also has FIFA-standard football fields for football camps and a convention centre. Regnum Carya offers an all-inclusive premium experience with exceptional shows, exclusive parties, heated and wave pools, kids club, and more.

The annual G20 meeting was chaired at Carya in 2015, with the likes of Barack Obama, David Cameron, Angela Merkel and Justin Trudeau all descending on Carya. On a musical note, the Regnum Live concert takes place in the resort, with the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Tom Jones, Anne Marie, Rita Ora, Jason Derulo and Dua Lipa all having performed.

Where is the Carya located?
Carya is located in a golfing paradise on the southern coast of Turkiye, looking out onto the Mediterranean Sea. No fewer than nine other resorts on the NCG Top 100 European Golfing Resorts list are located within a ten mile radius of Carya. Antalya, is around 25 miles to the west. 

The nearest airport to Carya is Antalya and is no more than 30 minutes drive. The airport has daily flights to the majority of European countries, with multiple flights to the UK. 

What golf facilities does Carya offer?
The Golf Academy at Carya has a driving range which is longer than 300 metres, plus a putting green which measures more than 130 metres. The driving range building is state of the art, and also features two teaching studios. 

Located within the Academy is a state-of-the-art facility. The TaylorMade Performance Lab houses a Motion Analysis Technology (MAT-T 3D) system and 'tour workshop' where specialised custom-fitting of clubs is done on a one-to-one basis with a Carya Academy Club fitting professional.

Does Carya offer golf lessons?
There are three fully qualified PGA professionals who can provide tuition and lessons in a number of different languages, including Turkish, English and Russian. These coaches can help beginners to learn the fundamentals, right the way up to honing the skills of the most elite golfers.

What are the green fees at Carya?
The green fees for daylight hours at Carya Golf Club are €145 throughout the majority of the year, with fees in July and August lower due to the heat in Turkiye. If you want to take on the course in the height of summer, then it will set you back €115.

Is Carya suitable for families?
Carya is well equipped for families with children of all ages. To start with, there is a kids' pool in the aquapark which has slides and rides. There is also a shaded baby pool. Both of these pools are exclusively for children to allow the kids to have fun.

The Chuckles Kids Club and the Teenagers Club provide activities throughout the day, and there is also a game centre which has arcade games, ten pin bowling and much more to keep the kids occupied.

What accommodation is on offer at Carya?
The Regnum Carya Resort Hotel provides the accommodation at Carya. This massive hotel has more than 600 rooms, ranging from basic rooms, up to suites, family rooms, and luxury villas with private pools.

What other resorts are nearby?
Carya is in a prime spot for golf, with several other resorts on the NCG Top 100 European Golf Resorts list within a ten mile stretch of land on the Berek coastline.

Titanic Cullinan Links, Antalya GC, Kaya Palazzo and National Golf Club are to the west, with Sueno both neighbouring to the east. Keep travelling east and you will also find Cornelia, Maxx Royal, Gloria and the Robinson Nobilis, all within minutes.

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