Göcek

In the north of Göcek Bay, the town of Göcek is located. It is on the coastal section of the narrow, flat area that lies in the middle of the high Taurus Mountains.

It is a very important center of yacht tourism in Turkey. A large portion of the population is engaged in maritime-related work and tourism. At the same time, the resident population has increased with those coming from outside the town to work in this developing center. Göcek, which is also a port of entry and exit, has a Customs office.

There are no obstacles when approaching this important maritime center from the sea. In front of the town, anchors are dropped on holding ground and vessels remain at anchor. However, it is necessary not to obstruct vessels entering and exiting Göcek Marina and to pay attention to the shallow area at the mouth of the creek between Göcek Marina and D Marin Göcek Marina.

GÖCEK MARINA
VHF CH: 13
Tel: +90(252) 645 2122

In Göcek, right in front of the town, it is the most suitable location to benefit from Göcek's facilities. Göcek Marina, which has a capacity of 150 berths, has a vault-paved bottom. An official from the marina office, which provides 24-hour service, assists approaching vessels. Electricity and water connections are available. This is also suitable for short-term berthing for provisioning purposes. As it is exposed to southerly winds, it is not a winter marina. In the town where there are many laundromats, there are also cargo companies.

Vessels organizing tours in the region generally carry out provisioning and passenger transfers from this marina.

Daily tour boats generally berth at the quay section of the marina. Tours to Göcek bays are organized from here. There is a shoal in front of the northern side of this quay.

In Göcek, apart from Göcek Marina, there are modern marinas with all kinds of facilities. You can access detailed information about these marinas from the pages on our portal.

Göcek is a Lycian settlement that was situated between two developed cities of the Lycian civilization in the past, Telmessos (Fethiye) and Kaunos (Dalyan). Unfortunately, due to many reasons, very few structures have survived from ancient Kalimche to the present day. Since the main settlement area could not be clearly identified, no excavation work has been carried out. The fact that ancient period writers, who are the main sources, did not provide sufficient information about its existence and history in their works ensures that the past of the settlement remains a mystery. However, rock tombs, monumental tombs and baths encountered in the bays and on the Fethiye road can be seen.

Göcek is located on the Fethiye-Muğla highway. There are bus company offices within the town. The town is 28 kilometers from Fethiye and 100 kilometers from Muğla. In addition to the highway advantage, most importantly, the town's proximity to Dalaman International Airport. With the commissioning of the airport 22 kilometers away, Göcek has become a popular yacht tourism center. Göcek, which has car rental companies and taxi stands, is full of all kinds of transportation options.

The region is within the scope of "Special Environmental Protection Area". Construction is almost non-existent. Multi-story buildings are not permitted within the town. In Göcek, where great importance is given to environmental protection, many associations and organizations take active duties on the subject. The town has a solid waste collection and treatment facility.

The town, which has a Coast Guard center, Gendarmerie Station and Health Center, also provides 112 ambulance service. There is sufficient specialized health personnel at the Health Center. There are 3 pharmacies and a dentist in the town.

A private health institution that provides "Emergency Response and Rescue at Sea" service, similar to what we encounter in Bodrum in terms of health, also provides service in the town. With their boats capable of 40 knots, health personnel reach every point in Göcek and its bays.

The town, which also includes 3 hypermarkets, has shops and stores to meet every need. A local market is set up in the town on Sundays.

Göcek is very different with its hotels, guesthouses, colorful restaurants and bars.

In this center of yachting, there are many stores selling boat equipment and large maintenance-repair workshops. There are many yacht charter companies in Göcek. Since it is the starting and ending point of weekly tours, the town gets more crowded on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The town, which also has bank branches and ATMs, has a water sports center.

Göcek Yacht Club, which has facilities between Göcek Marina and Port Göcek marina, organizes many yacht races every year. Some of these races are international races and many local and foreign boats compete in Göcek and Fethiye gulf.

Since Göcek is a very sheltered area for yachtsmen, many yachtsmen stay on their boats here during the winter months.

In this enchanting town under the influence of the Mediterranean climate, the summer season begins in early May and continues until the end of October. Oppressive heat is seen during the summer months. March and April are ideal times to observe nature awakening with spring. In summer, the temperature rises up to 40 degrees. It is possible to swim in the sea for nine months. In winter months, the temperature does not easily drop below 10 degrees.

Göcek is quite hot, especially during the summer months. The sea breeze and the breeze coming from the northern mountain slopes at night provide comfort to the region.

Göcek and its coves are a paradise that a world yachtsman must see.