TUR#8 ~ Taking a tour through Finike, Antalya Providence, Turkey, with sv Sea Odyssey

Finike is a small town off the beaten path. Probably wouldn't hear about it as a foreigner as it is mostly a Turkish destination. The people of Turkey come here to enjoy the coastline and beaches, relax, and have some chai. It doesn't boast of a huge nightlife or shopping malls. It is a small town... a small town with a big heart. It concentrates on what matters most, a good life.
As you roam the streets you will find a very family oriented and welcoming community. There are so many parks with playgrounds for the kids and cafes for the adults. Icecream shops. Pocket parks full of small tables, where every table will be occupied with friends enjoying a game of rummikub and chai. It is lovely to see and feels great.
The town is lined only with small businesses and services that work together and encourage community relationships. Chai is regularly served, as tradition, to customers over friendly conversation.
As far as industry, Southern antalya is the agricultural epicenter for Turkey. The region will supply most of Turkey and export, so they are quite successful in their endeavors. Being a coastal town, you will definitely see fishing boats and fishermen working their lines off the jetties and plenty of fresh fish markets.
As far as sailing goes, there is great liveaboard community. We offered a tour of Setur Marina in Finike in our last video if you want to check it out.
Looking for more?
You can also check out our companion piece to this video here ~
www.svseaodyss...
A heartfelt reflection on what makes a city a city. Lmk if you liked it!
Check us out here ~
Site - www.svseaodyss... - to find out who, what, where, why, and how
FB - / svseaodyssey - a great place to stay connected
IG of Sea Odyssey - / svseaodyssey - only the best pics make it
IG of Cats of Sea Odyssey - / cat_odyssey - Matt's IG of all the badass street kitties we meet along the way
Here's who's droppin' the beats ~
Tea TIme ~ Ofshane
Caballero ~ Ofshane
Sunset n Beachz ~ Ofshane
*** A special thanks to Pavel Kamakin, on IG and YT, for the orange orchard drone shots, love it!😘😘 Made the video complete, thanks!!

[@purpleplanetmusic1580]

I travelled through Finike today and was so knocked-out by the city that I immediately searched youtube for it - and find that there appear to be no decent vlogs about it other than yours. I'm staggered that Finike isn't more widely known.

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

It truly is a special place. We hope we represented it well. It was winter and covid. Spring must be lovely... And the people are just beautiful. We miss it. A total gem.

[@kamransuerer772]

Wooaw, Great Video Thank you very mutch

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

Thank you! That’s very nice for you to say ☀️🌈

[@leventcetin7715]

Thank you very much perfect

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

Aww you’re welcome. 😊 Thank you for the comment.

[@user-rg1nk4zw6p]

Я часто бываю в Финике. Вы очень хорошо рассказали и показали об этом городе. Спасибо за видео.

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

гугл переводчик мне в помощь. ☺️ Большое спасибо за комментарий. Приятно слышать, что вам понравилось, и вы наслаждались ощущением от видео. Финике - сладкое место. Много благословений вам.

[@ebrudemir7807]

I am from Finike. That’s the best video i ve ever seen about Finike. Thank you ❤

[@leventcetin7715]

Super

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

So happy you liked it. Thanks again 😘

[@KirkThomson]

Excellent Video! Your skills at video & editing are improving exponentially! Thank you for sharing.

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

Thanks Kirk! We just landed in Antalya now a few days ago. We miss Finike. It is like a big extended family there... Thank you for commenting. 😘 Means a lot. 😘

[@hasanylmaz5749]

Greetings from Setur Antalya Marina, Turkey 👋

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

Hello! Glad to have you aboard! 🤘😎🤘

[@altunaltun1390]

Amazing

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

Thank you for all your comments. Delighted to know you enjoy them 👍🥰✌️😎🤘

[@user-lh9py3sk8l]

Мы подымались на эту мечеть, любовались красотами Финике. Мы все места эти посетили, боже как там красиво, вкусно и прекрасно. Мне кажется что Финике это лучший город на земле. Может потому что мы из Владивостока ни куда больше не выезжали, но от Финике мы остались в восторге, мы хотим обратно к Вам

[@SAMETGOLGECIFINIKEYACHTING]

Welcome to Finike, great videos and photos. you are great thank you supporting finike.

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

You’re welcome. It’s a special place. 😊

[@smith077906]

Wow what an amazing video Thanks so much ❤. We moved to Finike from England. It's such a cute beautiful little town. Come and visit us!🇹🇷🇹🇷🙏🙏❤❤🍺🍺

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

Thank you so much! Love that little town… 😊 so happy to hear your move was a positive one. All the best!

[@199hf]

Beautiful ❤️❤️👍👍

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

Yay! Thanks. We miss Finike. Lmk if you want to see or know anything specific in Turkey. 😉 😘

[@ukyachty]

Great video, thank you. We were thinking of moving our boat from Lefkada, Greece to Finike so it was really helpful.

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

Great little town. We left a few days ago and miss it. Great liveaboard community too!

[@johndone5906]

Great Video guys.....fabulous summary of a great little city. Hope you're enjoying Antalya.

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

That’s guys!! Appreciate the comment. Antalya is good so far. Great spot on the hard overlooking the water.

[@oguzb.7033]

I watched all your videos. All great. I didn't know Finike is this beautiful. Just knew Kaş and Kalkan over there. Must visit Finike, too.

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

It is and this was taken in winter! Usually wisteria hangs over the bridges, çay cafes are open and the beaches are full 😍

[@Amogus_Animations]

We have 2 houses and one of them is in finike. You were so close to our house. Neseli Balik is a good choice. Also you should swim in limyra next time. It is so cold but its fun too.

[@erosfrozen]

Thank you very much for your sharing . It was amazing and you expressed my hometown more than us . Appreciate 🙏🏻

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

Thank you for your comment. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed it. It’s was all the kind people who made the video so special. You live there everyday, cherish it

[@kenwinther6623]

Great video 👍👍👍

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

😘😘😘

[@SailingSVCordelia]

Amazing video, you showed and narrated this wonderfully. Finike town mayor should pay you 👍😍.

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

Aww thanks. I needed that. Getting disheartened with the amount of views, even from Facebook, no love. 😫 keep blazin’ guys! 😘😘

[@SailingSVCordelia]

@@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift Hey we love you 😍. We too are the same, all that work and so few views for us too. I get frustrated and will not and cannot go down the T&A route. On the other hand, we get great comments, which help up the spirits. Hope to bump into you guys this year 😍 xx

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

Yeah it’s the comments for us too... Matt is so optimistic but idk. But hey we love you too! Nothing but love 💕

[@TravelandFun]

Hi Guys ! Ed and a Patrícia from Sailing Joy here. I hope all is well. We truly enjoyed watching your video and learning a little bit more about this very cool city in turkey. Thanks for sharing this high with quality vid. I has been a while since we last spoke. We are taking delivery of our new vessel in July in France and will sail into the med. I really hope our paths crosses in the future ? How has been sailing during the pandemic for you ? Are you now able to sail again ? All the best. Ed and Patricia. Ps. Sorry, wrote from our other channel account. I

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

Hello!! Awesome to hear your boat is right around the corner! Sailing during the pandemic isn’t great. This is why we are sticking it out here so we can sail the coast at least and stay in one country. Different countries is problematic. Turkey is wonderful, so happy to be here and be welcomed. Looking forward to catching up in the med! Cheers 🥂

[@ggoddkkiller1342]

Wow, i had no idea Finike was such a lovely town definitely a must visit!! Thank you very much for this amazing video👏👏

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

That’s great and thank you very much!! 😘✌️

[@dougmarder]

Have you emailed a link to the tourism ministry and the embassy back in Washington, DC? I bet they would sponsor more videos like this as you travel around the country.

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

Hmm interesting idea. Only thing is that sounds like work 😂😂 just looking for fun. Really appreciate you thinking about us tho. That’s nice. 😘😘

[@dougmarder]

@@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift Good point. Boat drinks! 🍸🍸

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

Indeed, lots of boat drinks 🍸 🍸 cheers! *clink

[@altunaltun1390]

You know what this video after 2 munit 🔐 down:)

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

Yeah it was.... and winter! I would have loved to have caught Finike during the spring!! Sweet place

[@a_new_life07]

Where is the Finike Bays?

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

We haven’t really explored the bays yet... but on the list for sure!!

[@a_new_life07]

@@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift you must visit Finike's bays! You will happy!

[@svSeaOdysseyCatchOurDrift]

Yes, we definitely will. I googled and so beautiful!! We will be very happy to go and experience! ✌️😎