Towards the coast the district is mainly flat farmland, used for growing vegetables, while the inland half of Serik is forested hills and the
Taurus Mountains. The district has a typical Mediterranean climate of hot, dry summers and warm, wet winters, and the natural vegetation is dry shrubs. Serik itself is a town of 76,046 people (2022). The city of Antalya is nearby limiting the potential for retailing and commerce in Serik, but there is some light industry. There is a well-known
köfte and
piyaz restaurant in the town centre; the piyaz is served with a sesame (
tahini) sauce. Although wealthy and only 15 km from the wild amenities on the coast, the people of Serik are typically welcoming and traditional in outlook. The population includes many who still identify themselves as
Yörük or
Turkmen, descendants of the nomadic people that populated the area during the
Ottoman Empire and before. These are close-knit communities shunning outside influence and new immigration, prompting some
Turkish people to give it the nickname
Capital of a Yörük Republic, an echo of the vivaciously preserved traditions and lifestyle. Although the district has seen a large influx of migrant workers in agriculture and tourism most business in the town is still very much in the hands of these original Turkmen people.
Tourism With of coastline including the busy resort town of
Belek the district of Serik is a major centre of Turkey's tourism industry, attracting 30 million visitors each year. Belek has over fifty 5 star hotels and golf courses. Places of interest include the ruins of
Sillyon and
Aspendos, the cave of
Zeytinlitaş and
Uçansu waterfall. The
2015 G20 Antalya summit was held in Serik,
Antalya.
Agriculture Many fruits and vegetables are grown in the region, especially bananas. Blueberries are among the important agricultural products of Serik. ==Composition==