Hair & Beauty Treatments

At Gökçe Gemile we are able to offer a range of hair care and beauty treatment services for our guests. If you would like a pedicure, a manicure, hair cut, wash, blow dry or some 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 visit you in the comfort and privacy or your own villa. For hair and beauty treatments, prices are given on request.

 Spa & Massage Therapies

We offer a range of spa and massage therapies, which are carried out privately in the peaceful environment of Gökçe Gemile: either in one of the private coves/beaches, in a shady wooded area, or if required, in the privacy of your own villa. Also, we only provide male therapists for male guests and female therapists for female guests. For spa and massage therapies, prices are given on request.

Snorkelling  

Snorkelling is a relaxing way to explore the water around the beaches and coves at Gökçe Gemile. The unusual geological features of this part of the coast means there are plenty of wonderful places to explore. We provide fins, masks and snorkels both 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 keen to get out and about. Some of the most popular places to visit and things to do include:

Fethiye, Yeşilüzümlü and Cadianda: A bustling, colourful and lively harbour town 30 minutes drive from Gökçe Gemile, Fethiye has many shops, cafes and restaurants. There is also the lively central Fish and Fresh Produce Market (always open and with many fish restaurants), the huge Tuesday Market and the Farmers’ Market on Fridays. Culture and history buffs will no doubt come across the several Lycian rock tombs that are dotted about the town, including the tomb of Amintas, which is carved into the cliffs. Fethiye also has a small but interesting archaeological and ethnographic museum. From Fethiye, a pleasant 30 minute drive into more mountainous terrain takes you to Yeşilüzümlü, and an additional 30 minutes’ drive will bring you to the peaceful and remarkably untouched ruins of the 3000 year old city of Cadianda.

Ölüdeniz and Babadağı: The 1,988 metre summit of Babadağı towers above Ölüdeniz and those in the know say it has some of the world’s best and most exhilarating paragliding. Fly tandem from the 1,700 take off in the safe hands of a experienced pilot and you will spend about 30 or 40 minutes soaring silently above the mountains, the turquoise waters, the crescent shaped beach and sheltered lagoon, and with breath taking views of the dramatic and beautiful coastline beyond, before landing on Belcekiz beach. Then you will have seen for yourself why this part of Turkey is considered to be 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 is relatively shallow for some distance. It is rarely crowded, even at the height of the summer season. This is particularly good for the many female Loggerhead Sea Turtles, who annually visit the beach to lay their eggs. Behind the beach there is DEKAMER, a research and rehabilitation organisation set up by academics from Pamukkale University, which is well worth visiting. As well as taking care of injured and poorly sea turtles, the hard working teams monitor sea turtle hatchlings and adult Loggerheads, adding vital knowledge to the literature on this vulnerable species. The road between Iztuzu and Dalyan, which takes about 30 minutes, will take you past bio-diverse wetland areas and brackish lakes. This delta is important environmentally, as is the Dalyan river that flows over it. Above the river are some photogenic Lycian rock tombs and a little further upstream there is a ferry that will take you to the ancient city of Kaunos, in Caria. In fact, the Dalyan River denotes the border between Lycia and Caria. Daily boats cruise through the reedy lower reaches of river, stopping off for lunch at one of the many trout restaurants.

Saklıkent Canyon: At 300 m (980 ft) deep and 18 km (11 miles) long, Saklıkent Canyon is a remarkable natural phenomenon well worth visiting, especially when the weather is sweltering on the coast. This is because the gushing torrents of waters that flow from the gorge are absolutely freezing. This is because it snow melt that has been percolating through the limestone bluffs on its way from the highlands. But once you’re over the shock of its iciness, it is an absolutely delightful way to cool down. Dotted along the river bank, restaurants have built platforms over the water where guests can sit comfortably, eat fish (trout) and keep cool at the same time.

Xanthos/Letoon: A little under an hour’s dive by car from Fethiye lies the incredibly significant ruins of Xanthos. Just over the modern day border between the provinces of Muğla and Antalya, Xanthos was once the capital of Lycia. The Lycian Civilization is acknowledged as one of the most important Iron Age cultures of Anatolia. Nearby Letoon is the cult centre of Xanthos, where, in the sanctuary of Letoon, three temples are dedicated to Leto, Artemis and Apollo. In Greek mythology Leto was the mother of Apollo and Artemis, their father was Zeus. This site, together with Letoon, are both on the UNESCO World Heritage List and 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 environmental importance of the beach, backed by dunes, is complemented by the historical significance of the archaeological site of Patara. As a result of their importance so far large-scale development has been avoided. In ancient times, Patara had a large natural harbour, which eventually silted up. At its peak, the city was famous for its temple and oracle of Apollo, which was said to be second in importance to the oracle of Delphi. The city of Patara is said to have been founded by a son of Apollo and also the birth place of St. Nicholas, who became the Bishop of Myra (Demre) and is also known as Santa Claus.

Other archaeological sites:

In addition to the Lycian sites we have already mentioned there is also the ancient ruined Lycian hilltop citadel of Tlos and the more inaccessible but no less interesting sites of Sidyma and Pınara.

For more information and options please contact our concierge service