Where to Play Night Golf in Belek: A Practical Guide

Carya Golf Club is Belek’s established destination for floodlit night golf. Its lighting can make an evening round possible after sightseeing, a late arrival or a hot day, but players must confirm the current illuminated routing and tee-time schedule directly with the club.

What makes Carya suitable for night golf

Carya combines a heathland-style design with floodlighting across the course. The format is not miniature or novelty golf: players still face bunkers, pine-lined corridors and strategic approach shots.

Lighting changes perception. Carries may look longer, shadows can disguise slopes and a ball becomes harder to track outside the brightest areas. First-time visitors should choose a familiar ball colour and play conservative targets.

What to verify before booking

Ask the club or operator to confirm:

1. which holes are available under lights;
2. the final night tee time;
3. whether the booking is nine or 18 holes;
4. transfer arrangements after the round;
5. buggy availability and return time;
6. rental-club collection and return;
7. maintenance or tournament restrictions.

Do not assume that a general reference to floodlighting guarantees daily night play. Seasonal demand, operations and events can alter the schedule.

Who should choose an evening round

Night golf works well for travellers using an arrival day, summer visitors avoiding the strongest heat and groups wanting one unusual round. It is less suitable for a beginner’s first full course experience or anyone uncomfortable tracking shots under artificial light.

What to bring

Even after a warm day, temperatures can fall, so carry a light layer. Use insect repellent when conditions require it, mark the ball clearly and bring a charged phone for the transfer contact. Normal dress and course etiquette still apply.

Day golf versus night golf

Play Carya in daylight if reading contours and seeing the full landscape matter most. Choose night golf for scheduling flexibility and atmosphere. Golfers staying several days may prefer one daylight round elsewhere and Carya after dark rather than using every prime morning slot.

See our Belek golf course guide for daytime alternatives and our Belek holiday planner for itinerary advice.

2026 closures that can affect night golf

Carya publishes maintenance dates that apply to the whole course, including floodlit play. For 2026, the course is closed for overseeding from 15 to 30 September, hollow-core aeration runs 1-10 July and 31 July-9 August, and buggies are restricted to paths only from 1 to 10 October. A night round booked inside any of these windows may be affected or unavailable, so check the current maintenance calendar against your travel dates before relying on an evening slot. Regnum describes Carya as Europe’s first and only fully illuminated golf course, with lighting installed across every hole rather than a single floodlit practice area.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a minimum number of players for night golf to run?

Policy on this has not been consistently published, and informal visitor reports suggest it can depend on demand on a given evening. Ask the club directly when booking whether a minimum group size applies to your date.

Does night golf cost more than a daytime round?

Pricing for floodlit play is set by the club and can differ from standard daytime green fees. Confirm the current night-golf rate directly with Carya or your booking provider rather than assuming it matches a daytime quote.

Can beginners play Carya at night?

It is possible but not the easiest introduction to the course. Lighting changes depth perception and can make an already strategic layout harder to read on a first visit, so a beginner may get more value from a daytime round first and treating night golf as a second, different experience.

Official source

• Carya Golf Club