Göcek 36°45.3′N, 28°56.2′E
Göcek has grown from a small agricultural town and chromium mining port 24km NW of Fethiye into one of Turkey’s premier yachting centres, rivaling Marmaris/Bodrum Peninsula. Its popularity is largely a result of natural advantages, being at the head of a deep gulf and sheltered by an island.
Gocek is home to six marinas and can accommodate nearly every conceivable yachting need.
Göcek is an excellent base for exploring the wonderful and popular cruising area of Skopea Limani a few miles to the south, which is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful yachting destinations in Turkey. Additionally, the so-called Twelve Islands of the Gulf of Fethiye are easily accessible.
Six Marinas
- Marin Turk/Village Port (120 berths, moderate to good facilities, chandlery, restaurant)
- Marin Turk/Exclusive (100 berths, 23 for megayachts, private beach and swimming pool with villa rental)
- D-Marin (380 berths, comprehensive and luxurious facilities, several restaurants, beach club)
- Skopea Marina (60+, megayacht facility, limited marina facilities, centrally located to access Gocek amenities)
- Club Marina (120+ berths, moderate to good facilities, restaurant, beach with bar, villa rental)
- Göcek Municiple Marina (120 berths, very few marina facilities, centrally located to access Göcek amenities)
Nearby Anchorages are Plentiful
- Between Marin Turk/Village Port and Skopea Marina – good shelter, barring an occasional chop from strong southerlies. Anchor in 5–10 metres in mud. The holding is very good.
- NW Göcek Bay near Club Marina – slightly better shelter in southerly winds, but is deep. Anchor in 15–20 metres to the north of the marina mooring buoys. The bottom has good holding.
- South of Marin Turk/Exclusive Marina – anchor in 12-15 metres and take a line ashore
- Numerous sheltered anchorages in the six mile stretch to the Skopea Limani.
Facilities
- Numerous eateries, many having outstanding reputation
- Land-based accommodations
- Touring companies
- Local markets, butchers, fish mongers, patisserie
- Hair and Barber salons
- Spas/Hamams/Cosmetic supplies
- Souvenier shops
- Banks/ATMs/Currency exchange/Post office
- 24/7 Health Center
- Marine shops
