Göcek
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Göcek
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Göcek has grown from a small agricultural town 15 miles NW of Fethiye into one of Turkey’s premier yachting locations, rivaling Marmaris and the Bodrum Peninsula. This is largely as a result of its natural advantages, being at the top of a deep gulf sheltered by the island of the same name. The town hosts a total of no less than six marinas, Port Göcek, Club Marina, Göcek Village Port, Göcek Exclusive, Skopea Marina, and Göcek Municipal Marina. It is also a place where virtually every conceivable yachting need can be met, including liferaft servicing. Since the completion of a one kilometer tunnel in 2006, the journey from Dalaman International Airport takes only 20 minutes.
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, and the so-called Twelve Islands of the Gulf of Fethiye. Göcek is not a permanent port of entry. A temporary office may open in season. The closest permanent office is Fethiye.
Charts
- BA
- 1886 Approaches to Fethiye Körfezi
- Imray-Tatra
- G36 South Coast of Turkey
- NIMA
- 54421 Kardeiga to Ilbiz Burnu
- Turkey
- 312Marmaris - Fethiye
- 313 Fethiye - Kaş
- 3122 Fethiye Körfezi
- Greek
- 452 Rhodos to Cattelorizo
Weather
Göcek is a relatively sheltered bay, although an unpleasant short chop sets into the bay whenever there are strong winds with anything south in them. This particularly affects Göcek Village Port, Skopea Marina and Göcek Municipal Marina, which are uncomfortable in these conditions. During the winter, when there are occasional southerly gales, most berths in these marinas are effectively untenable.
Also see Turkey.
Passages
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
Twelve in all in the approach to Göcek and even more in the wider Gulf of Fethiye. Popular anchorages are at Göcek Island, Tersane Island and Domuz Island.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Approach to all the marinas is straightforward, although berthing in the three marinas affected by southerly winds (see above) can be challenging. Marina staff are usually in attendance in such conditions.
Entrance
Gocek is no longer a permanent Port of Entry. A temporary office may re-open in season. Check with the marinas to determine if available. Fethiye is a permanent port of entry.
Berthing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Port Göcek
- Club Marina
- Göcek Village Port
- Göcek Exclusive
- Skopea Marina
- Göcek Municipal Marina
- Gocek Marina (D-Marin)
Anchorages
Göcek Bay
NW Göcek Bay
Poruklu Bay
Other Anchorages
In addition to these there are numerous sheltered anchorages in the six mile stretch between Göcek and Skopea Limani.
Amenities
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Water | At all marinas (at some an additional charge is made) |
Electricity | At all marinas (at some an additional charge is made) |
Toilets | In all marinas |
Showers | In all marinas |
Laundry | In all marinas |
Garbage | Bins at all marinas |
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Fuel | At Port Göcek, Club Marina, and Göcek Municipal Marina |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | Numerous chandleries in the town. Blues Yachting operates one of the best |
Services | |
Repairs |
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Internet | At Port Göcek, Club Marina, and Göcek Village Port |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | In the town |
Provisioning
- Good Tansaş and Migros supermarkets in the town
Eating out
- The restaurant at Club Marina is excellent
- In Skopea Marina
- In Gocek Marina
Transportation
- Dalaman International Airport is just 20 minutes away by car
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Göcek at the Wikipedia
- Göcek at the Wikivoyage
- Blues Yachting
References
See Turkey.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
- Club Marina is a personal favorite (one of the most beautifully sited and peaceful marinas we have ever stayed in) --Athene of Lymington 12:22, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
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Date of member's last visit to Göcek and this page's details validated:
- June 2010 --Athene of Lymington 12:22, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
- May 2014 --Monterey
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