Belek is not just a touristic holiday site. It also is an important space sheltering natural life characteristics of Mediterranean Region. Botanical researches have shown that there are 574 plant species in Belek and 29 of them are endemic species (unique to Turkey) 1, Serik Pear (Pyrus serikensis), is the regional endemic (unique to Belek).  Researches show that Belek hosts more than 38 mammalian species, more than 100 birds, more than 30 reptilians, and 51 invertebrates. What makes Belek important in respect of natural characteristic is that it is "the Breeding Ground of Sea Turtles". Furthermore, Belek is also proliferation area of Caretta Caretta, which is one of endangered species.