Once a small village of no importance, Gocek is now a major hub for sailors thanks to it’s proximity to Dalaman airport, 25 minutes drive away.
It’s still small, but has a good selection of mini markets around the square and along the main street. Restaurants and bars fill the tree lined esplanade, but you can also find banks with ATM’s, a bakery, a butcher, a Post Office, doctors and dental services, and chandlers. There’s even a Turkish Bath in Club Marina.
Of course there are plenty of souvenir shops too, with a number of pricey boutiques amongst the more traditional carpet and jewellery stores.
Assorted travel agents offer trips in land if you fancy say a jeep safari or white water rafting. Car hire is also available for those that prefer to make their own plans – driving in Turkey isn’t as bad as you might have heard though it pays to drive defensively.
Gocek has retained its village feel though now offering facilities more akin to a town. Though there aren’t many tourist attractions beyond the shops, its a good place to while away a few hours, and an excellent place to provision up for your trip, of stock up with souvenirs before you return home.