Finike Marina Anchorage Guide
Also known as: Finike Limanı, Finike Port, Marina Finike
Finike is a large, well-protected marina and town on Turkey's Lycian/Pamphylian coast transition zone, offering full marina services, excellent provisioning, and all-weather shelter. The harbour is enclosed by breakwaters that provide protection from all directions. Finike is the primary base port for cruisers exploring both the Kekova area to the west and the Antalya Gulf to the east. It is the premier long-stay winter base for liveaboards on this section of coast, with good infrastructure and a welcoming cruising community.
Quick Reference
GPS Coordinates
36°17.9'N 30°09.2'E
Depth
3–6m
Bottom
mud, sand
Holding
Excellent HoldingProtected From
N, NE, NW, E, W, S, SW, SE
Exposed To
None (all-weather)
Best Months
April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Anchoring Fee
Free (outside marina breakwater). Marina: daily/monthly fees apply.
Permit Required
No
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
30m inside the marina (stern-to). If anchoring outside in the bay (mud/sand), use 55–65m. Finike offers all-weather protection and is the best provisioning base for the Finike-Antalya stretch. The mud bottom outside the marina walls gives excellent holding for free-anchoring.
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Full-service marina with all-weather protection. Mud and sand bottom outside the marina is excellent for anchoring. Inside marina: stern-to berths with electricity, water, Wi-Fi. Harbourmaster on VHF Ch 16. DEKPA checks conducted here.
Setting Your Anchor
The bottom at Finike Marina is primarily mud and sand with reliable holding when properly set. Use the following approach:
- Approach slowly and check your depth sounder on the way in. At 3–6m, deploy at minimum 7:1 scope (42m chain at 6m depth).
- Drop into the wind or current and pay out chain steadily as the boat drifts back — do not allow chain to pile on the anchor.
- Set firmly in reverse. Apply moderate throttle astern for 30–60 seconds. The chain should tighten without the boat moving backwards.
- Take a GPS bearing. Note your position once set and compare to the scope calculator to confirm you have adequate chain for the depth.
Recommended anchor types for this bottom: Rocna, Delta, Mantus. See our guide to anchor types by bottom for detailed comparisons.
Overnight Anchoring & Anchor Alarm
Overnight stays at Finike Marina are excellent — 360-degree protection means minimal boat movement.
Set your GPS anchor alarm to 30m radius before going below for the night.30m inside the marina (stern-to). If anchoring outside in the bay (mud/sand), use 55–65m. Finike offers all-weather protection and is the best provisioning base for the Finike-Antalya stretch. The mud bottom outside the marina walls gives excellent holding for free-anchoring.
Year-round marina base. Sailing season May–November. The marina provides year-round facilities and is one of the best winter bases on the Turkish Med coast. Summer is lively with charter traffic.
Navigation Hazards
- Commercial traffic in the outer harbour — keep clear of ferry and cargo lanes
- DEKPA transit log checks are regular here — ensure documentation is fully current
- Strong Poyraz (NE) can make the outer bay anchorage uncomfortable — move inside marina in NE Force 4+
Rules & Regulations
- Permit: Not required
- Anchoring fee: Free (outside marina breakwater). Marina: daily/monthly fees apply.
- Maximum stay: 365 days
- Restrictions: DEKPA transit log required. No anchoring in the commercial harbour lanes or within 100m of the fuel dock. Marina speed limit: 3 knots.
For a full overview of Turkish anchoring rules, see our overnight anchoring rules by region guide.
Facilities
- Fresh water: Available
- Fuel: Available
- Restaurant: Full range of restaurants and cafes in Finike town — excellent Turkish cuisine and fresh citrus (Finike is famous for its oranges)
- Provisions: Available
Skipper's Tips
- Finike is famous for its oranges (portakal) — the winter citrus market is worth timing a visit around
- The marina has a welcoming cruising community — good for weather information and local knowledge
- Antalya (70nm E) and Kaş (22nm W) are both accessible day passages from Finike
- Provisioning here is excellent — stock up before heading to the less-served Kekova and Lycian coast anchorages
- Annual winter layup: many liveaboards winter here — good facilities for boat maintenance
A note on this guide: The data in this guide has been researched from multiple sailing sources and is provided in good faith. Anchorage conditions — including depth, holding, and local regulations — can change. Before visiting, always check current weather forecasts, NAVTEX and VHF weather bulletins, and consult your up-to-date charts. Use a GPS anchor alarm and never rely solely on a guide for navigational decisions.
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