General Information

Area: 783,562 sq km
Population: 76,805,524
Capital city: Istanbul
People: Turkish, Kurdish, and other minorities
Language: Turkish (official), Kurdish, and other minority languages
Religion: Muslim (mostly Sunni), and other (mostly Christians and Jews)
Government: Republican Parliamentary Democracy
Major industries: textiles, food processing, autos, electronics, mining (coal, chromite, copper, boron), steel, petroleum, construction, lumber, paper
Tipping: In tourist or up-market restaurants a tip of 10% will be appreciated, but otherwise it is usual to round up the bill if the service has been good unless a service charge has already been added. Tour guides expect to be tipped. Most services receive a small tip by rounding up the bill.
Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY).
Electricity: voltage 220V/50Hz (European Plug).
Time: UTC/GMT +2 hours. Daylight saving time: +1 hour
Festivals & Holidays
1 January: New Year’s Day
23 April: National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
19 May: Commemoration of Atatürk and Youth and Sports Day
27 May: Freedom and Constitution Day
30 August: Victory Day
29 October: Republic Day
Hotels
Hotel Forest Gate
Olive Garden Apart Hotel
Villa DanLin Hotel
Alize Hotel
Restaurants
In Gocek there is a very large choice of restaurants on the promenade on the sea-side.
Here are a couple of them:
Can – Skopea Marina Liman – Tel: 0252-6451507 – Turkish food
Göçek Restaurant – Tel: 0252-645 1313 – International and Turkish food.
Inquire at The Moorings Customer Service for more options.
Post Office
The post office is situated in the centre of the village near the mosque. Open Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 12.00 am and 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Internet Connectivity
Broadband ADSL (DSL) and WIFI is available in Gocek. Most cafes and restaurants offer free wireless internet and there is also a free Wi-Fi service near the marina.
Cellular Phones
Companies in Turkey will rent you a GSM mobile phone all set to make and receive calls. You can usually arrange such rentals at your hotel, or on the Internet before you even arrive in Turkey.
Tourist Information Centres
Fethiye – Tel: 0252-6121975