Overview
Finike is a quiet Mediterranean town on Turkey’s D400 coast, with 21,800 residents and modest tourist facilities. It’s absent from western package brochures due to the long transfer from Antalya and a not-very-good beach, but the real draw is the cluster of ruined Lycian and Roman cities in the surrounding hills.
Beach · Budget Travel · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Hotels along D400 offer B&B doubles for 1800–2000 TL. Sea-view rooms may face traffic noise.
Connectivity
4G coverage from all Turkish carriers (Turkcell, Vodafone, Turk Telekom). 5G not yet available as of 2024.
Money
Turkey uses Turkish Lira (TL). ATMs available in town. Most establishments accept cash and some card payments.
Safety
Quiet town with standard precautions. D400 coastal road is dangerous for pedestrians; use transport rather than walk along it.
Transport
Bus AK03 runs hourly from Antalya to Finike (2 hr 15 min). Local buses FT01, FT02, and FH06 connect to nearby towns. Taxis are reasonably priced.
Weather
Hot dry summers (June–September) with temperatures exceeding 35°C. Mild springs and autumns are ideal for hiking.