On the curve of the mediterranean coastline which runs from Dalaman to Kas lies Gocek which is only 20 minutes from the airport so that you can relax into your holiday almost immediately after arriving in Turkey. The up and coming town of Gocek still retains its village atmosphere. Relax with a walk along the seafront with the coastal hills rising all around on one side and the turquoise bay filled yachts large and small on the other. The setting is so beautiful it has been designated a national park and it is jealously protected by the Turkish people. The St. Tropez of Turkey as many have described it, attracts the rich and famous from across the World. There are many interesting restaurants and bars to suit all tastes. The shops range from those selling tourist trinkets to smart boutiques to jewellry shops and grocers all jostling together.
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Gocek bay is populated with a familly of twelve picturesque islands accessible by daily Gullet trips . Many have beaches, some with delightfull restaurants and some are historically significant, you could visit Cleopatra's Island, said to have been a gift to the Egyptian beauty from Mark Antony. Ruins of her haman ( turkish bath) are still to be found there and bathed in.
Gocek is ideally situated for visits to many areas of interest including Fethiye with its large market and interesting fish market, rock tombs of Amyntas, sarcophogi hidden in the back streets, Olu Deniz and its blue lagoon and paragliding from the top of Mount Babadag (6500ft) , Kayakoy with its Greek Ghost town and offshore Gemilar Island with its ruins,and of course Dalyan with its healthy mud baths ,turtles rock tombs and ancient ruins of the Caunus and the many, many archaeological sites of Lycia further afield . The ancient Lycian capital of Xanthos , Tilos and the beautiful Xanthos valley with its hidden canyon gouged by rushing waters of the river are within easy striking distance of Gocek.
