Hair & Beauty Treatments

At Gökçe Gemile, we offer a range of hair care and beauty treatment services for our guests. If you would like a pedicure, manicure, haircut, wash, blow-dry, or any other hair treatment, please let us know. We work closely with several respected establishments in the area and can arrange for one of their beauticians or stylists to visit you in the comfort and privacy of your own villa. Prices for hair and beauty treatments are available upon request.

Spa & Massage Therapies

We provide a variety of spa and massage therapies, which can be enjoyed privately in the serene environment of Gökçe Gemile: either in one of the private coves or beaches, in a shaded wooded area, or, if preferred, in the privacy of your own villa. We offer male therapists for male guests and female therapists for female guests. Prices for spa and massage therapies are available upon request.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling is a relaxing way to explore the waters around the beaches and coves at Gökçe Gemile. The unique geological features of this part of the coast provide plenty of wonderful places to discover. We provide fins, masks, and snorkels, all of which are hygienically cleaned after each use.

Tours & Excursions

While many of our guests never want to leave Gökçe Gemile once they’ve arrived, others are eager to explore the surrounding area. Some of the most popular places to visit and activities to enjoy include:

Fethiye, Yeşilüzümlü, and Cadianda: Just a 30-minute drive from Gökçe Gemile, Fethiye is a bustling, colorful harbor town with many shops, cafes, and restaurants. The lively central Fish and Fresh Produce Market is always open and boasts numerous fish restaurants, along with the huge Tuesday Market and the Farmers’ Market on Fridays. Culture and history enthusiasts will find several Lycian rock tombs scattered throughout the town, including the tomb of Amintas carved into the cliffs. Fethiye also has a small but interesting archaeological and ethnographic museum. A pleasant 30-minute drive from Fethiye leads into the mountainous terrain of Yeşilüzümlü, and an additional 30-minute drive brings you to the peaceful and remarkably untouched ruins of the 3000-year-old city of Cadianda.

Ölüdeniz and Babadağ: Towering at 1,988 meters, Babadağ overlooks Ölüdeniz and is known for having some of the world’s best and most exhilarating paragliding. Fly tandem from the 1,700-meter takeoff point with an experienced pilot and enjoy about 30 to 40 minutes soaring silently above the mountains, turquoise waters, crescent-shaped beach, and sheltered lagoon, with breathtaking views of the dramatic and beautiful coastline before landing on Belcekiz beach. You’ll quickly understand why this part of Turkey is considered so exceptional.

Dalyan and Iztuzu: The 2-hour drive to Iztuzu beach is worth every minute. The beautiful sandy beach stretches over 4.5 km, and the water remains relatively shallow for some distance. It is rarely crowded, even during the height of summer, making it particularly ideal for the many female Loggerhead Sea Turtles that visit the beach annually to lay their eggs. Behind the beach is DEKAMER, a research and rehabilitation organization established by academics from Pamukkale University, which is well worth a visit. This organization cares for injured and sick sea turtles and monitors hatchlings and adult Loggerheads, contributing vital knowledge to the literature on this vulnerable species. The road between Iztuzu and Dalyan takes about 30 minutes and passes through biodiverse wetland areas and brackish lakes. This delta is environmentally important, as is the Dalyan river that flows through it. Above the river, you’ll find photogenic Lycian rock tombs, and further upstream, a ferry will take you to the ancient city of Kaunos in Caria. The Dalyan River marks the border between Lycia and Caria. Daily boat cruises navigate through the reed-filled lower reaches of the river, stopping for lunch at one of the many trout restaurants.

Saklıkent Canyon: At 300 meters deep and 18 kilometers long, Saklıkent Canyon is a remarkable natural phenomenon worth visiting, especially when the weather is sweltering on the coast. The rushing torrents of water flowing from the gorge are freezing cold, as they originate from snowmelt filtering through limestone bluffs from the highlands. Once you get over the shock of its icy temperature, it becomes an absolutely delightful way to cool down. Restaurants dotting the riverbank have built platforms over the water where guests can sit comfortably, enjoy fish (trout), and stay cool at the same time.

Xanthos/Letoon: Just under an hour’s drive from Fethiye, the incredibly significant ruins of Xanthos await. Located just over the modern border between the provinces of Muğla and Antalya, Xanthos was once the capital of Lycia. The Lycian Civilization is recognized as one of the most important Iron Age cultures in Anatolia. Nearby Letoon is the cult center of Xanthos, featuring three temples dedicated to Leto, Artemis, and Apollo. In Greek mythology, Leto was the mother of Apollo and Artemis, and their father was Zeus. This site, along with Letoon, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is well worth a visit.

Patara: A 90-minute drive from Gökçe Gemile, the spectacular 18 km beach at Patara is another important nesting ground for Loggerhead Sea Turtles in the area. The beach, backed by dunes, holds significant environmental importance, enhanced by the historical significance of the archaeological site at Patara. Due to this importance, large-scale development has been largely avoided. In ancient times, Patara had a large natural harbor that eventually silted up. At its peak, the city was renowned for its temple and oracle of Apollo, which was said to be second in importance only to the oracle of Delphi. Legend has it that Patara was founded by a son of Apollo and is also the birthplace of St. Nicholas, who became the Bishop of Myra (Demre) and is known as Santa Claus.

Other Archaeological Sites: In addition to the Lycian sites already mentioned, you can also explore the ancient ruined Lycian hilltop citadel of Tlos and the more inaccessible yet equally intriguing sites of Sidyma and Pınara.

For more information and options, please contact our concierge service.