Finike: Turkey’s Beloved Orange Town
Finike is one of Turkey’s most popular tourist destinations with its crystal clear, turquoise waters, its location as a coastal town and its popular produce: oranges. It has a long and colorful history dating back from the Ancient Phoenicians and the Ancient Greeks. The city can be reached from the Antalya International Airport (AYT).
Best Time to Visit
Late June to early July are the best months to visit Finike as these are the days where the city celebrate Cabotage Day, Turkey’s merchant festival, and the Finike Orange Festival. During these days, the town is jam packed with performers and the town’s main produce, oranges. Due to this, expect Finike hotels like Hotel Finike Marina or those within the region such as Koyevi Olympos Countryhouse and Likya Yolu Palas to be full so it is highly recommended to book stays ahead of time.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When in Finike, best to do enjoy what they have best: its beaches. Places such as Finike Beach are perfect for those who wish to have some fun in the sun. It is known for being a long sandy beach that is open to the public. Along the coast are sunbed and umbrella rentals as well as cafes and restaurants. For those who are interested in history, visiting the ancient city of Arycanda, which is located over at a small valley near Elmali, is a must go-to. Once a city where the Ancient Greeks resided, it was once a prosperous city where ancient Greek religions thrived.