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| Gocek is a small peaceful seaside village & even though the land prices have skyrocketed in the last decade since it became an internationally famous port, with it’s abundance of freshwater, warm climate & fertile soil, farming is still heavily practiced. |
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It is surrounded by beautiful coves & bays, with the green panorama of the city being further accented by the ever present pine trees along the hills.
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| Inland life revolves around the pretty market square, which is lined with little shops selling antiques & crafts as well as the more usual carpets but one of the pleasures here in Gocek, is a stroll around the Marina to admire the array of boats of all shapes and sizes moored here. Although the waterfront is lined with bars & restaurants, rest assure that peacefulness still remains as whilst dining the only sound you will hear is the wind in the pines & the occasional lapping of water against a boat hull & once finished, take sheer pleasure of sitting beneath the stars, between the bobbing boats in complete peace and quiet.
The Bay of Skopea, which stretches out from the village is a perfect place for cruising its twelve islands, which offer an abundance of sheltered coves. Tersane Island feature’s he partially submerged ruins of a Byzantine monestry & an ancient boat-yard & there is a restaurant on the island, making it a favourite overnight anchorage. Although the area is called the 12 islands, there are in fact, far more than that & you could easily explore a different one each day of your holiday & on some you will find a simple restaurant or fragments of classical or Byzantine ruins & on others, simply nothing but glorious peace and quiet.
With Gocek having preserved most of its original beauty, all you need to do is embrace your surroundings & be taken in by the tranquil atmosphere.
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