Practicalities & Car Hire

Weekly Markets

The Göcek market is held on a Sunday and the Fethiye market on a Tuesday. Traders set up their stalls in both market places from about 08:00, and it goes on until dusk. The market is a riot of colour, sound and smell. On display are an extraordinary mixture of fruits and vegetables, cheeses, honey, olives and much more. As well as traditional fabrics, you can find a whole range of T-shirts, jeans and bags. There are several places to eat, overlooking the market place. Here, you can take a break while you watch the hustle and bustle.

Getting Out & About

The Gulf of Göcek is ideally located for exploration of the Lycian coast, whether by dolmuş, taxi, car or on foot.

Walks, Treks & Drives in the Region

Detailed information on the plentiful variety of walks, treks and drives is available prior to your departure in our informative Exclusive Escapes Guide.

By Water-taxi & Taxi

Water-taxis are available from Göcek harbour and they go to Göcek Island. Additionally, small boats can be privately chartered by the day to explore the Gulf. Taxis are available to take you to the nearest land-based beaches and also further afield to the market town of Fethiye and beyond.

By Dolmuş

Dolmuş are little mini-buses, and they’re a colourful feature of Turkish life. They’re also the cheapest way to get about. Dolmuş means ‘stuffed’ and you’ll soon appreciate how apt the name is when you see one in action! They tend to fill up quite quickly, especially on market days when it seems as if the whole world piles in – livestock and all. Dolmuş run from early morning to late evening over a specified route to the destination displayed on the front windscreen, or as announced by a boy on the bus (who will also collect your fare). There are no dolmuş stops – just stand on the side of the road and flag one down. At the point where you wish to get off, you’ll need to exclaim ‘Inmek istiyorum’ meaning ‘I want to get off’. If this seems too intimidating, the drivers will usually respond to a loud, ‘Stop, please!’ Please be warned that the local dolmuş service can be somewhat irregular.

The main dolmuş stop in Göcek is situated at the entrance to the main car park at the eastern end of the town, opposite the Town Hall.

By Car

We include a vehicle with your property which provides the freedom to explore the region at your leisure.