The coastal landscape around Bodrum, made up of its many islands, peninsulas, bays, and capes, is not only one of the most stunning regions in Turkey for nature lovers, but also one with the most diverse flora and fauna. Extensive olive groves characterise the landscapes, colourful orchids can be admired when in bloom and numerous reptiles and insects live make this wonderful wild world their habitat. In some more remote areas remains of native vegetation can still be found such as small Mediterranean pine forests, much of which has survived on mountain tops.