Villas Yasemin
Self catering villa/apartment accommodation
Gocek, Turkey
Gocek
The property enjoys a peaceful setting within a walled garden, backed by mountains and pine forests. It is located in the area known as Yesil Varde - Green Valley. It is an easy short walk to the village centre with its harbour side restaurants and cafes, and to Port Gocek Marina one of the finest in the region. There are several marinas within the Bay of Gocek, providing a popular stopping off point for cruising yachts throughout the season.
The owner's 40' sailing yacht "Sevinc" is available for private skippered charter on a daily or part week basis providing a wonderful opportunity to visit some of the islands and bays, swim and snorkel in the turquoise blue sea and dine ashore at one or two of the small island restaurants.
Gocek's relaxed atmosphere is a tonic and nightlife is focused on dining out. There are many restaurants and bars by the water's edge, where you can sit and enjoy a cool beer or glass of wine and catch the sun go down over the mountains. Eating out is a wonderful experience. Turkish cuisine is varied and is based on local ingredients. The Turks are very proud of their kitchens and offer excellent quality food and hospitality.
The Sunday market, popular with the locals, is a delight, and provides the opportunity to buy all kinds of fresh seasonal produce. Enjoy eating gozleme - a traditional Turkish pancake or sip ice cool freshly squeezed orange / pomegranate juice.
There are three major banks, cash machines, several mini markets, fishmonger, butcher, and patisserie in the village and a small shop closer to the villa for provisions and fresh bread.
Local taxis are available from the village centre and are inexpensive.
Hair and beauty treatments are available, a visit to a barber for a shave and massage is a must for the men and we would recommend the Hammam (Turkish bath) at Club Marina.
The nearest beaches are at Gocek Island available by water taxi from the harbour, Inlice - 10 min drive, Katranci and Gunluku bays - 15 mins, Sarigerme - a long sandy beach near Dalaman - 30mins, Sarsala bay - 30mins, Ekincik - 40mins, Olu Deniz - 40 mins.
Boat trips can be taken from the harbour to visit the 12 Islands.
The Turquoise Coast/Lycia region
The region benefits from guaranteed sunshine with little or no rainfall between May and Mid November. Winter rainfall ensures that the area remains green and lush during the hot summer months.
A 35 min dolmus (local minibus) journey takes you to Fethiye, a bustling market town with harbour and marina, steeped in local history and Turkish culture. Explore the old town bazaar, sample the Turkish delight, buy fresh fish in the market and have it cooked for you in one of the surrounding restaurants.
A short drive / dolmus ride from Fethiye is the deserted village of Kayakoy, the old Greek settlement, and inspiration for Louis de Bernieres novel" Birds Without Wings". Visit one of the restaurants where you can cook your meat on a barbecue.
Saklikent gorge is an hour away by car. Enjoy walking along a wooden board walk or in the icy cool waters. Enjoy a cool drink or fresh trout for lunch, relaxing on cushions at a Turkish table over the water. Stop at the ancient site of Tlos on the way back or visit one of the many shady tea gardens for refreshment.
Dalyan, 45 mins away, provides the opportunity to see the Lycian tombs and ruins at Caunos, and enjoy a riverboat trip to Izutsu beach where the endangered loggerhead turtles lay their eggs.
There are many historic and archaeological sites to visit in the area. For guests staying longer than a week or two, take a 2 day trip to the magnificent ruins at Ephesus, staying overnight at a family pension in Selcuk, visiting the museum and wine producing village of Sirince.
Many of our guests combine a relaxing holiday with a few days in Istanbul, exploring the sites of the old city or visiting Cappadocia in Central Anatolia with its amazing landscape and underground cities.
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