Gocek
Set at the north-west end of the Gulf of Fethiye, Gocek is blessed with magnificent scenery. Backed by majestic  mountains and substantial pine forests it looks out over the Twelve Islands, which provide shelter for Gocek's almost circular bay that has made the village such a perfect, natural harbour. Lured by such perfection, the yachting community has long made Gocek a favourite, and it is also a popular stop for gullet cruises .
Gocek was a small village until very recently. It has become a municipality within a very short period of time because of the yacht marina. As the main road passing Gocek makes it accessible to all the nearby centres, it also means that a vast variety of provisions, domestic and foreign newspapers and books are readily available without leaving the port. Yachts can enter the port safely at any time of the day and night.
Perhaps this explains Gocek's impressive range of facilities for a place that remains so blissfully unspoiled. There is only a handful of small hotels and pensions, yet all along the wide, landscaped promenade that fringes the quayside, there are plenty of eating places. From simple cafes to excellent restaurants, many specialize in delicious fresh fish. In the back streets and around the old village square by the mosque, there is a surprising array of interesting craft shops.
Since 1988 it has been declared a special environmental protection area and as a result has become a third degree natural site. In the waters near the Forest Department administration in the vicinity of Gocek, a breakwater and a variety of ancient remains can be observed.
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