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Göcek has long been a desirable
destination for both Turkish and foreign yachtsmen, as well as a
favorite stopover for jet-setters and celebrities alike. This
fabulous village of two-thousand inhabitants is only 20 minutes by
car from Dalaman International Airport, which can be reached in
under 1 hour from Istanbul.
It is not just world-class
yachting that makes Göcek a special place; it is the way the
culture and nature blend in such a serene way. Strict development
laws ensure that this very unique setting is protected; and since
there is no oversupply of hotels.
You may stay at internationally
renowned boutique hotels, swim at a private beach or in one of the
dozens of heavenly bays of Göcek, dine at gourmet restaurants, or
enjoy a day of sailing in the blue & green fjords of the
Mediterranean.
BEDRI RAHMI KOYU
Bedri Rahmi Bay is one of the most popular bays in the Fethiye
Gulf, which is located opposite Tersane Island (Dockyard) and
known as Tasyaka Bay. Bedri Rahmi Eyüboglu was a great writer and
painter of Turkey. He and his close friends were the first blue
voyagers of the country who discovered the beautiful Lycian coast
and informed people about these beauties. On one of his cruises,
he painted a fish on a rock behind a fountain of the bay in 1973,
and ever since the bay has been called by his name.
The bay is well
protected against the wind and suitable for anchoring. Pine, olive
trees and oleander flowers on the surrounding slopes, small beach
and crystal - clear water complement the historical remains on the
hill and create an idyllic setting. There are many Lycian rock
tombs hidden behind the trees, as well as ones shaped like
pigeonholes on a great rock. You can also see a rock tomb with an
ornamented door and a triple tomb on the slope. According to the
ancient historians, the city that is located behind of the hill
was the Lycian town Crya.
BOYNUZ BÜKÜ
Boynuz Bükü is located between Bedri Rahmi Bay and Göcek opposite
the Yassica Island.
It is a good anchor place and very little affected by the winds.
When you anchor your boat in the bay, you can see frankincense (liquidiambar
oriantalis) trees which are protected by the government.
AT BÜKÜ
At Bükü, which is located north of Boynuz Bükü, consists of two
small bays; Günlüklü and Osman Aga bays. Here again you will find
frankincense (liquidiambar oriantalis) and pine trees. Osman Aga
bay has also a small beach and a spring water source.
MERDIVENLI BAY
Merdivenli Bay is located next to Göbün (Kapi) Bay north of
Fethiye Gulf. The name of the bay (Merdivenli = stepped) is taken
from very impressive steps into both sides of the rocks in the
bay. The nearest small village is also called Merdivenli Köy (stepped
village).
DOMUZ ISLAND (The
island of Pigs)
The Island of Pigs is the nearest Island to the peninsula west of
the Gulf. It is covered with olive and pine trees. A quay and
couple of houses can be seen when you sail along the north coast.
East and west of the bay are ideal for overnight anchorages.
GÖBÜN (KAPI)
BAY
Göbün Bay is the first anchorage when you enter Fethiye Gulf
between the peninsula and Domuz Island. The Bay is surrounded with
pine and olive trees and very well protected against all winds.
Therefore Göbün bay is an ideal place for yachts even during
winter. A fisherman / diver; Tahir, runs an excellent restaurant,
specializing in fresh fish, and is well known to blue voyagers.
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