Heart of orange-growing country Population: 21,765
Old name: Phoenicus (Roman)
Midway between Kaş and Kemer on the south coast, Finike is not much to write home about. A small town best known for its orange harvest, it boasts a pleasing but private marina and a handful of old houses, most of them tucked away in the market streets out of sight of the main road that whips through on its way to Kale/Demre.
Sleeping
Arikandos Hotel. Tel: 0242-855 5805
Engin Otel. Tel: 0242-855 3040
Paris Pansiyon
Up a daunting flight of steps in the town centre, this small family-run pension has been popular with budget travellers since forever. Tel: 0242-855 1488
Villa Portakal (L’Orangeraie)
A little piece of French chic in the rural tranquillity north of Finike. Sprawling bedrooms, large grounds and excellent French food. Only open in summer. Tel: 0242-855 4137
