Gocek Holidays – A world renowned yachting destination

Gocek is a small fishing town in the Fethiye area of Mugla Province, Turkey. The village has become internationally renowned as a top sailing destination for those on yachting holidays, being located in a stunning natural harbour and boasting 6 impressive marinas. The town is located in a valley overlooked by hills on three sides, and makes a picturesque, idyllic location for couples on romantic holidays. For those looking to explore the area, Gocek is conveniently located close to the large towns of Fethiye, Bodrum and Antalya. Gocek is just 15 minutes’ drive from Dalaman Airport, making it easily accessible for travellers flying to Turkey.

Water Sports

As you would expect from a seaside resort, water sports in Gocek are abundant. The hot summer sun brings the beach holiday makers flocking to the beach to take part in snorkelling, swimming, scuba diving and windsurfing.

Marina

Gocek is a fishing village, and the marina in Gocek is home to some great restaurants, as well as a modern Turkish bath. There are plenty of restaurants dotted along the waterfront where you can sample some of the local food and drink.

Mud Baths

If you are staying in the beach resort of Gocek, then don’t miss the chance to visit the nearby Dalyan Mudbaths. The mudbaths are a top tourist attraction and visitors from far and wide make the trip in order to take advantage of the cleansing and healing mud. Guaranteed to have your skin glowing and also said to be a remedy for rheumatic and skin conditions.

Exploring

If you are on a cheap holiday in Gocek, you will find that it makes a good pace from which to explore the Dalaman region. Why not take a visit to Patara, Olu Deniz or Fethiye? They make a great day out. There are frequent buses to all of the resorts or you can hire a car or scooter at reasonable rates. Get out and about and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Turkey.

Saklikent Gorge

About an hour’s drive from Gocek is a spectacular natural attraction, Saklikent Gorge. It is the second largest gorge in Europe and the deepest in Turkey. Villagers living in this region discovered Saklikent Gorge (hidden city) almost 20 years ago. Saklikent Gorge is the longest and deepest gorge in Turkey, 18 km long. It’s extremely steep narrow, so the sun doesn’t even get to it, which leaves it icy cold during the summertime.

Boat Trips

Skopea, which stretches out from the village, is a perfect place for taking a boat trip or cruise. You can visit 12 islands that offer an abundance of sheltered coves. Tersane Island features the partially submerged ruins of a Byzantine monastery and an ancient boat-yard. There is also a restaurant on this island, making it a good stop off point.

Gocek Weather – Superb beach holiday climate

If you like your beach holidays hot and sunny you will love the weather in Gocek. This beautifully located Turkey holiday resort offers idyllic beach holiday sunshine from early spring to late autumn. A typical 10 day weather forecast for Gocek in summer makes comforting reading for serious sun-seekers. Expect day after day of cloudless skies and temperatures hovering around 30º. Gocek sunshine hours can rival the sunniest Caribbean holiday sunspots, with an amazing 12 hours a day in the summer holiday months of July and August. Gocek weather in June and September is almost as hot and sunny as peak summer. There is very little rainfall in Gocek during the beach holiday season. The vast majority of Gocek holidays will enjoy long hours of uninterrupted Mediterranean sunshine.