Göcek Bays

Göcek Bays Guide

The Gulf of Göcek — Turkey's yachting capital — has 12 islands and 200+ bays. Below is our guide to the most-loved coves you can explore aboard NateWhite. We don't fix the route in advance; our captain picks the best bays for the day's wind.

The turquoise anchorage of Bedri Rahmi Bay (Taşyaka) near Göcek, with Lycian rock tombs above the shore.

Bedri Rahmi Bay (Taşyaka)

The fish on the rock, Lycian tombs and clear, sheltered water.

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Aerial of the turquoise shallows and low islets of Yassıca Islands near Göcek.

Yassıca Islands

Shallow turquoise water, sandbanks and island-to-island swimming.

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The sheltered cove of Tersane Island near Göcek, with historic shipyard ruins along the shore.

Tersane Island

The largest of the 12 islands, old shipyard ruins, a sheltered anchorage.

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Clear water over submerged ancient ruins at Hamam Bay (Cleopatra's Bath) near Göcek.

Hamam Bay (Cleopatra)

Ancient ruins beneath the surface and the Cleopatra legend.

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Aerial view of the pine-clad bays of the Gulf of Göcek — on the Boynuzbükü route

Boynuzbükü Bay

A calm, pine-scented bay with shaded anchorage and clear water.

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Aerial view of pine-forested Sarsala Bay near Göcek

Sarsala Bay

A pine-fringed cove close to the marina, ideal for swimming.

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Aerial view of Göbün (Manastır) Bay in the Gulf of Göcek, with pine hills and calm water

Manastır & Göbün Bay

Quiet anchorages and a monastery ruin.

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Aerial view of the sheltered Kille Bükü inlet in the Gulf of Göcek

Kille Bükü

Deep, sheltered and wind-protected — ideal for an overnight anchor.

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Aerial view of the clear coves of Domuz Island in the Gulf of Göcek

Domuz Island

Tranquil islands, clear coves and swim stops.

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Aerial view of the turquoise water around Göcek Island off Skopea Marina

Göcek Island

The namesake island near the marina with turquoise water.

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The sheer rock wall and deep clear water of Wall Bay (Duvar Koyu) near Göcek

Wall Bay (Duvar)

A sheer rock wall, deep clear water and great snorkelling.

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