Finike is a small, cozy town on the southwestern coast of Turkey, located between Antalya and Kaş. It is known for its eco-friendliness, orange orchards, crystal clear sea and lack of mass tourism. If you are looking for the real Turkey by the sea, where silence, greenery, friendly people and pristine nature - Finike will be a real discovery.

📍 Geography and climate

• Region: Antalya province, southwest Turkey

• Population: ~50,000

• Climate: subtropical, Mediterranean

  • Summer: +30-35°C, dry

  • Winter: +12-18°C, mild

• Beaches: sandy-pebble, wide and uncrowded.

• Relief: between the sea and the West Taurus Mountains

🍊 City of Oranges

Finike is the main producer of oranges in Turkey. The city is surrounded by thousands of hectares of citrus orchards and the symbol of the city is the orange.

Every spring, it hosts the Orange Festival, which includes:

• Fairs and tastings

• Folk dances and concerts

• Parades and themed exhibitions

• Orange statues in the streets

Local oranges and mandarins are considered some of the most delicious in the world.

🌊 Beaches and nature

Finike prides itself on its eco-friendly beaches, many of which are Blue Flag recognized:

• Gökliman beach is a cozy cove with pebbles and turquoise water.

• Finike Sahili - a long sandy line with a gentle entrance to the water.

• Arikanli Beach - secluded and quiet

• Caretta caretta sea turtle is a protected species, nesting here in silence

Also in the Finike area:

• Taurus Mountains - walks, picnics, green valleys

• Caves and waterfalls hidden among the rocks.

• Citrus groves whose aromas fill the air in spring and summer.

🏛 History and attractions

Phoenicia was founded as a Phoenician port in the 1st millennium BC and has long been an important trading and maritime center. Its history is linked to the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Seljuks.

Historical sites:

• Arykanda Archaeological District (Arykanda)

  • One of the most picturesque ancient cities of Lycia

  • Theater, stadium, baths, acropolis, amphitheater.

  • Located on a mountainside with a stunning view

• Mausoleums and sarcophagi from the Lycian Federation period

• Ruins of ancient Phoenicia in the center of the city

• Old port and lighthouse - remnants of the Ottoman and Roman era

⚓️ Yachts and Maritime Tourism

Finike is also known as a quiet yacht harbor. It is home to:

• Finike Marina is one of the most well-maintained and inexpensivemarinas in the region

• Yachts come from Europe and the Mediterranean

• Ideal place to start sea voyages to Kash, Olympos, Demre.

• Fishing, diving, snorkeling, boat trips are organized

🧺 Bazaar and village life

Every Saturday, Finik hosts a traditional farmer's market:

• Fresh fruits and vegetables from the fields

• Local honey, olive oil, goat cheese

• Handmade pottery and woodwork

• Homemade pastries and pita bread.

Life here flows quietly, village-style: without rush, without crowds, with smiles.

🍽 Finike's cuisine

The cuisine of the region is simple and natural Mediterranean cuisine:

A must-try:

• Orange salad with olive oil

• Fresh fish with lemon and herbs.

• "Gözleme " - thin flatbread with cheese, herbs or potatoes.

• "Tandır kebabı " - lamb stew.

• Local desserts made of oranges and honey

• Ayran with mint, freshly squeezed juices straight from farms

🛏 Where to stay

Finike is not about big hotels. Popular here are:

• Family hotels by the sea

• Boutique hotels with orange orchards.

• Mini hotels in the mountains

• Guesthouses and guesthouses

• Apartments for long term rentals

It's a vacation destination without all-inclusive, but with real warmth and nature.

🚍 How to get there

• ✈️ Nearest airport: Antalya (~2.5 hours) or Dalaman (~3 hours)

• 🚌 Intercity buses from Antalya, Kemer, Kaş.

• 🚗 Great road along the sea (D400) - scenic route

• 🛥️ Private boats and yachts enter the marina

✅ Why go to Phoenicia

✔ No tourist crowds
✔ Ideal for a couple or children's vacation
✔ The air is full of orange scents
✔ Amazingly clean sea
✔ Ancient cities without noise
✔ Real rural Turkey, untouched by the mass-market.
✔ A great place to winterize, get healthy and reboot

📌 Conclusion

Finike is a different world of Turkey. No crowds, no noisy clubs, no rush. It's a place where you hear roosters and waves in the morning, and in the evening - the chirping of cicadas and the scent of blossoming oranges.
If you dream of a vacation where your soul rests as well as your body- Finike awaits you with open arms.