Gloria Hotels & Resorts
A feature from the IAGTO Directory 2014
Gloria Hotels & Resorts
Gloria Hotels & Resorts The only 45-hole golf club on the Turkish Riviera Spanning an area of 2,122,000 square metres and situated amongst pine forests on the coast alongside the Acisu River, Gloria Hotels & Resorts lies in a region that harbours all the natural beauties of the Mediterranean in the Turkish Riviera resort of Belek, in Antalya province. Gloria Hotels & Resorts consists of Gloria Golf Resort, Gloria Serenity Resort, Gloria Verde Resort, Gloria Villas and Gloria Golf Club, all of which are interconnected by a 2.7km-long pathway.
Gloria Golf Club Designed by renowned architect Michel Gayon, Gloria Golf Club is the biggest golf course in Turkey with 45 holes, including two 18-hole championship courses and the nine-hole Verde course. It offers a unique atmosphere with its heavenly nature for golf lovers. Gloria Old Course – nestled among pine trees, it offers a comfortable environment. Holes: 18 • Par 72 • 6,529m (7,140 yards) • Maximum handicap: ladies 40 / men 36 • Greens: Bermuda grass (600sq m) • Lakes: 7 (57,000sq m) • Total area: 772,000sq m Gloria New Course – this has proven to be a favourite among golfers since 2005. In 2007, the course was the site for the European Seniors Tour Classic, and in 2012, the World Amateur Team Championship. Holes: 18 • Par 72 • 6,523m (7,134 yards) • Maximum handicap: ladies 40 / men 36 • Greens: Bermuda grass • Total area: 700,000sq m Gloria Verde Course – one of the top nine-hole courses in Europe, it is laid out among natural pine trees. Holes: 9 • Par 35 • 2,923m (3,197 yards) • Maximum handicap: ladies 40 / men 36 • Greens: Bermuda grass (650sq m) • Fairway: Bermuda grass • Bunkers: 28 • Lakes: 2 • Total area: 450,000sq m
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Gloria Hotels & Resorts
Gloria Golf Academy & Driving Range – Turkey’s largest golf teaching facility, it is handled by a team of professionals. The driving range consists of four putting greens, including an 18-hole putting course covering a total area of over 3,000sq m. The practice areas, the largest in Turkey, consist of a two-tier covered range with 48 bays and grass tee areas for 80 players. Clubhouse The clubhouse has a charming terrace, a bar and a restaurant serving exclusive tastes of Turkish and world cuisine within a lush natural environment. It can also assist golfers with its pro shop, offering world-class brands, and comfortable relaxation areas. The complete golf experience Golfing at Gloria Golf Club means that you experience your passion of golf within a unique holiday concept complete with the comfort of Gloria Hotels & Resorts. Gloria Hotels & Resorts offers guests cuisines from around the world at its beautifully-decorated restaurants, cheerful moments in its stylish bars, the opportunity to rejuvenate and experience Turkish hospitality with its spas, and entertainment areas offering many different activities; all amidst beautiful nature.
Gloria Sports Arena A new facility opening in 2015, Gloria Sports Arena is a huge complex incorporating the essential equipment and technological infrastructure to host large tournaments and competitions, providing camp facilities and offering a sports and holiday experience for sports enthusiasts of all ages. The indoors sports area will cover 6,200sq m and will offer facilities for athletics, swimming, gymnastics, boxing, fencing, judo, wrestling, handball, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, dance and weight lifting. Its outdoors area will include a total of three swimming pools, running tracks, athletics fields, beach sports, hockey field, climbing walls, a multi-purpose outdoor sports area and multi-purpose green fields.
Contact details Gloria Hotels & Resorts, Acisu Mevkii, Belek, Antalya, Turkey Tel: +90 242 710 06 00 info@gloria.com.tr www.gloria.com.tr Copy supplied by Gloria Hotels & Resorts 52
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