Belek has become one of the most famous tourist centers in Turkey in recent years, hosting thousands of visitors annually, under the slogan "The New Destination for Tourism". Belek is located in Antalya province , on the Mediterranean coast, 40 kilometers from the eastern side of Antalya city center , and was chosen by the Ministry of Tourism to be the tourism model in Turkey. It is a true paradise for tourists on the Mediterranean coast, amidst its own pine forests. The natural beauty of Belek was discovered in 1984, and Belek was declared the first tourist center in Antalya , due to the ideal weather for beaches and sports activities. At the beginning of March, visitors can come to Belek and enjoy relaxing in the sea under the warm sun, surfing, water skiing, sailing and diving. There are also many famous resorts in Belek , making it a distinguished destination among the most popular holiday areas in Antalya, such as Kemer and Lara . Belek is the most beautiful of them, and is close to the ruins of the ancient Aspendos Theater , which is a huge historical theater, and also close to the " Perge" area , where the ruins of the ancient city are located. Belek has started to take on its own character, becoming an independent tourist area from Antalya over time, as it is now one of the tourist areas that enjoys natural beauty, historical heritage, sports facilities, recreation, and shopping, thanks to its modern hotels, shopping centers, high-quality restaurants, and golf courses built according to international standards, to become in recent years a paradise for golf players and lovers, and a major residence destination for foreign tourists. Belek has taken its place among the most important tourist holiday destinations, after adding sports facilities, as in addition to the sea, picturesque nature, and historical places, it has 50 football fields, and more than 200 tennis courts. In Belek, you can enjoy watching the beautiful sunset while having dinner, which includes the most famous types of fish. Belek is also famous for its bergamot, citrus fruits, watermelons, and many types of jam. You can also taste some traditional dishes of Antalya in Belek , most notably Antalya salad, "Hibesh" harissa, made from ground sesame, lemon juice, and Kolak soup, made from yogurt, meat, and lemon.