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This is a large and beautiful bay on the north coast of Gokova gulf, between Kepce burnu and Karaburun. There is a village names Cokertme here from which the bay that is well-known and preferred by yachtsmen. The most famous person of Cokertme became so popular as she was a close friend of Halikarnas Balikcisi. The grandson of Cakir Ayse, who is called “Kaptan†(captain) started running a small café in Cokertme. This café mainly serves yachts.
Cokertme provides good shelter from winds blowing from the west towards the and the east. It has a long shore with island pine and olive trees on it. Water needs can be met from a domed cistern.
It is very difficult to see the entrance of the bay a distance. It is essential to keep away from karaburun while entering the bay as there are rocky parts on the southwestern side. The best place to anchor is the northern coast of the cove in the west. Anchoring is possible in 5-6 m here, with a line ashore. As an alternative, the western part of the cove in the north can also be used. The bottom is mud, sand and weed. It is possible to anchor here is 6-8 m.
Cokertme, welcoming hundreds of tourists every day, is mentioned in many folk songs.