Kayaking is a great way to explore the bays, coves and islands of Gökçe Gemile on the water. With no sound, apart from the gentle splashing of paddles, kayaking leaves not even the lightest footprint on the bay’s pristine environment. Discovering the coastline by kayak also has opportunities for exploring hidden caves and other extraordinary natural phenomena carved out by the weather and the waves over millennia, places that it is impossible to see in any other way.

Sitting quietly in your kayak, your ears will gradually become attuned to the silence. You will hear the sounds of birds and the water and experience the feeling that silence really is golden! You will also be close to the water and if you peer into its clear blue depths, you may be fortunate enough to spot fishes and other marine life feeding on the rocks, and once in a while, a massive sea turtle, or even catch a glimpse of an endangered Mediterranean Monk Seal. But only if you are really lucky.

At Gökçe Gemile we have two kinds of ocean-going kayaks, single and tandem. So you don’t necessarily have to do all the paddling and steering yourself! Guests will also be provided with life jacks and a basic course on safety; after all, kayaks do occasionally capsize.

Kayaking safaris

If you would like to explore further, we offer kayaking safaris. Accompanied by an experienced guide, a minimum of two guests can venture further afield to explore the wonders of the Gökçe Gemile bay. The safari includes a picnic lunch. With the peace and tranquillity you’ll experience, we like to think it’s paddling through paradise.