Gocek Guide
Göcek, which is a perfect natural wonder, has an enchantment that will be engraved in the minds of even those who visit it once, with its clear sea, clean forest air full of pine trees and sprinkled islets!
Göcek village is in Fethiye district of Muğla, located on the south-west coast of Turkey. Göcek, which is a very cute place on Lycia, between Dalyan and Fethiye, started to be discovered by local and foreign travelers after 1980 and has become one of the most popular holiday towns in the world today.
It is no coincidence that Göcek’s increasing popularity attracts people from many different cultures around the world like a magnet! Behind Göcek’s unique charm comes its nature, with its magnificent harmony of blue and green. However, the attraction is not limited to this. Göcek is a place of historical importance because it was called ‘Daidala’ in ancient times and hosted the Lycian Civilization. In fact, according to the legend, Daidala, or Göcek with its new name, was also the place where Zeus and Hera got married. Again, according to the legend, festivities are held every year to celebrate this marriage and these festivities last for generations. Aside from the mythological aspect of the subject, the fact that it contains the rock tombs of the Lycians and many other historical remains is enough to make Göcek more than just a cute holiday resort.
Since the sea of Göcek is a natural breakwater, its sea is just as safe as a pool. This makes the town quite suitable for many holiday activities. In other words, Göcek is a very suitable place for water sports such as surfing, diving, canoeing and bananas, as well as for extreme activities such as parasailing.
The fact that Göcek does not have a beach of its own also prevents the town from being crowded in the summer months. In other words, the fact that Göcek is not suitable for a beach holiday makes it so suitable for a yacht holiday. For this very reason, Göcek is the first place that comes to mind when it comes to Blue Cruise! This town, which has a strong maritime history, has six important marinas.
Göcek’s Marinas
Göcek, which is the most suitable place for a Blue Cruise, is also one of the leading regions of yacht tourism. Therefore, it has six important world-class marinas that are quite developed in the marina sector. The marinas in Göcek are as follows:
Gocek Village Port /Marinturk
D-Marin Gocek Marina
Gocek Exclusive /Marinturk
Gocek Muchev Marina
Gocek Club Marina
Gocek Skopea Marina
Göcek Yacht Club organizes many yacht races every year. While some yacht races are at the international level, some yacht races compete with the boats of locals and foreigners in the Gulf of Göcek.
It is possible to see many yachtsmen staying here, even in winter, as it is a very sheltered area especially for yachtsmen. In addition, it would not be wrong to say that the season opens with the summer season between April and October.
Göcek’s Most Popular Bays
Cleopatra Bath Bay; Cleopatra Hamam Bay is one of the most well-known routes of yacht cruises. This mystical bay, which also has historical ruins from the Lycians, took its name from the bath, which is rumored to have been built in the name of Cleopatra. Legend has it that Mark Antony had Cleopatra built a Roman bath and even brought golden sands from Egypt. The reason why this place, which is a honeymoon gift, was especially chosen is that it is fed by the thermal waters of the crater lake behind the mountains in the north of the bay. It is said that Cleopatra visited this place after her marriage.
Shipyard Island; Tersane Island is the largest bay of Göcek. It takes its name from an old shipyard used in the Ottoman period. Shipyard Island was also the safest shelter for sailors in the bay during the Byzantine period. Tersane Island, one of the indispensable stops of Blue Cruises, offers a mystical experience surrounded by Byzantine ruins and Lycian buildings!
Siralibuk Bay; Sıralıbük Bay has a sea like a sheet thanks to its location that prevents the wind. The color of the sea of this bay, which is very pleasant for swimming, is dark blue, which is another attractive feature of the sheep. Sıralıbük Bay, in the middle of olive and pine trees, has a quality that can be the most perfect corner of the world. Indeed, its appearance resembling the letter ‘v’ when viewed from afar supports the corner analogy. The location of the bay ensures that the sea is smooth and smooth, and it is also a very useful area for boats and yachts. For this very reason, it is almost impossible to board in the summer season and when there are no boats. Despite all this intense interest, Sarıbük Bay is a place whose naturalness has never been spoiled. So much so that you can see mountain goats go down to graze or drink water while swimming in the sea.
Aquarium Bay ; Located between Domuz Island and Shipyard Island, the Aquarium has dark, clear and turquoise water. For this reason, it is an extremely convenient bay, especially for those who want to dive. Offering a calm swimming experience among the pine trees, this bay is also very popular among boat tours.
Paradise Cove ; It would not be wrong to say that it truly lives up to its name with its glamorous beauty and incredible nature. In addition to providing a calm and peaceful swimming experience with its calm water and unique nature, it also makes you feel in heaven with the breeze of pine trees that grow on its hills, large and small, in the scorching heat of summer!
