What is Cleopatra's Bath?

The ruins of an ancient bath house in a bay near Göcek, partly underwater. Legend links it to Cleopatra, and it is a popular swim and snorkel stop.

How far is Göcek from Fethiye?

About 30 km, roughly 30 minutes by car.

What is the difference between the 12 Islands and the Göcek Islands?

They are the same island group in the Gulf of Fethiye. Fethiye boats call it the 12 Islands trip, while from Göcek people talk about the Göcek bays and islands.

Fethiye guide · Islands & bays

Göcek Islands: Sailing the Gulf of Fethiye

Turkish: Göcek Adaları

Pine-covered islands, glassy bays and the yachting town of Göcek: the western Gulf of Fethiye is the best sailing ground on the Turkish coast.

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From Fethiye: About 30 km · 30 min
Access: Boat from Göcek or Fethiye
Best time: May–October
Good for: Boating, swimming, couples

Why go

Why Göcek Islands belongs on your list

The Gulf of Fethiye is scattered with islands, and its western end around Göcek is the most sheltered and beautiful part. Pine forest comes right down to the water, the bays are calm even on windy days, and most of the coastline can only be reached by boat.

Göcek itself is a small, smart marina town where gulets, sailing yachts and superyachts tie up side by side. From here, and from Fethiye harbour, boats fan out to Yassıca's sandbars, the ruins on Tersane, and Cleopatra's Bath, where ancient walls lie half underwater in a quiet cove.

Whether you join a group day trip or charter your own boat, this is where you come for a slow day of swimming, snorkelling and long lunches on deck.

Plan your day

Best things to do in Göcek Islands

Join the 12 Islands boat trip
The classic day trip with swim stops, lunch on board and hotel pick-up.
See the trip
Charter a private speedboat
Choose your own bays and timing, and skip the crowds.
Private speedboat
Bring the toys
Seabobs, e-foils and jet skis delivered to your yacht anywhere in the gulf.
Luxury water toys
Swim at Cleopatra's Bath
Snorkel over the submerged walls of an ancient bath house in a sheltered bay.
Walk on Tersane
Explore the ruined stone houses of the gulf's largest island.

How to get to Göcek Islands

From Fethiye harbour
Day boats for the 12 Islands leave Fethiye harbour every morning in season, and we pick you up from your hotel.
From Göcek marina
Göcek is about 30 minutes from Fethiye by road. Private boats and gulets depart from its marinas.
By private boat
Hourly or daily speedboat charters can collect you from Fethiye, Göcek or your yacht.

Get directions on Google Maps

Local tips

Pack a snorkel mask: the water around the islands is exceptionally clear.
Many bays have restaurants with their own jetties. Book ahead in July and August.
Weekdays are quieter than weekends, when local boats join the fleet.
For a special occasion, a private boat with a sunset return is hard to beat.

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