TURKEY I MONTENEGRO I GREECE I MIAMI Charter & Brokerage & Charter Yacht Services & Bunkering & Services Yacht Concierge Itinerary Planning Agency Special Events Provisioning www.c2cyacthing.com EXPERIENCE Agency I Concierge I Yacht Services & Bunkering I Provisioning I Itinerary Planning I Special Events I Brokerage I Charter COAST TO COAST SEA TO SEA We enjoy discovering the best places on the most reliable coasts, offering you the best local places, the best entertainment places, the great flavors. Turkey’s most experienced marine service we provide to you for many years. We love the sea and our work. EDITOR CLIFFORD H. POLLEY President & CEO C2C Yachting International Welcome to our latest edition, highlighting We are driven by our mantra to explore not the array of destinations we cover to only what you are going to do, but what you’re spotlighting ideal cruising and vacation not going to do. Allow us to show you. locales. As we navigate the perplexity of life, seize the opportunity to unplug in the serenity From all of us at C2C Yachting we wish you of paradise. every success with your adventures, wherever they may take you. C2C Yachting’s coverage has expanded from Turkey, Greece, Montenegro and Croatia To keep abreast of key information to include our main US office in Miami, please continue to visit our website Florida. Taking our services global allows www.c2cyachting.com us to enhance your experience and the pages which follow exhibit our first-rate capabilities. Sincerely, C2C Yachting takes pride in our commitment to provide the highest level of service inclusive of operational needs, cruising itineraries, dining and nightlife curated to your wishes, all fulfilled by the highest level of professional staff. Publisher C2C Yachting International LLC FEATURES 429 Lenox Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139 [email protected] www.c2cyachting.com Editor Clifford H. Polley 16 ISTANBUL 80 EPHESUS Design Creative Solutions GOCEK KAS [email protected] 22 86 www.cstanitim.com Photography BODRUM PAMUKKALE Mark O’Connell Photography 26 102 www.markoconnell.photodeck.com iStock FETHIYE KAPADOKYA www.istockphoto.com 44 110 Mandarin Oriental Bodrum mandarinoriental.com.tr 58 GOBEKLITEPE 118 MONTENEGRO Elements Yalıkavak elementsbodrum.com SALDA GREECE Montenegro Office 66 124 [email protected] Greece Office 76 KUSADASI 132 MIAMI [email protected] USA Office, MIAMI [email protected] Turkey Office [email protected] c2cyachting.com 15 ISTANBUL C2C Yachting 19 ISTANBUL This enchanting city built over the span of seven hills covering two continents Europe and Asia divided by the Bosphorus Strait. With thousands of years of history it has been the capital of three great empires namely Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman. Istanbul has remained Turkey’s largest city, port, business and cultural center as well featuring one of the most important International waterways mentioned, the Bosphorus Strait which the city thrives around. Come and enjoy the uniqueness of cruising throughout the Bosphorus with its own endless history at every point along the way from houses to castles, palaces, restaurant & cafes and much more… There is an endless amount of History, palaces, culture and an extraordinary cuisine within this enchanted city. c2cyachting.com 21 GOCEK GOCEK Imagine the unique shades of green, blue and with a combination of nature & sea only to be surrounded by towering mountains. Being surrounded within this natural beauty and protected area you will feel overwhelmed by over 11 nautical miles of bays and the different settings in each. During the day you will find an abundance of anchorages stretching throughout escaping the daily winds and with nighttime of flat waters, you will see one of the most beautiful night skies, shooting starts and a crispy clear moon that you cannot even envision unless there. The south of Turkey has a very long season beginning in May and lasting throughout November as the waters remain very warm and after August the local winds from the Greek Islands subside substantially. Göcek is an area that will never be forgotten!! It will be a location you will return frequently once visiting! We are sure of this as it is really one of the biggest Gems of Turkey and as well has a huge history with ancient days in trading and every cove having its own story. c2cyachting.com 25 BODRUM mandarinoriental.com.tr Bodrum Oriental Mandarin C2C Yachting 29 DON T LEAVE QUALITY TO CHANCE! C2C YACHTING [email protected] [email protected] C2C Yachting 31 DESTROY THE BORDERS... BODRUM A charming area surrounded by its white house’s covered with pink flowers against the green hills throughout the coast overlooking the magnificent Castle of St John in the main port. Bodrum center is a bustling market town by day and by night it has an extensive range of disco’s, restaurants and night clubs to suit every taste. “Do not think that you will leave as you came, those of you who came before were never the same, they will always have their mind on Bodrum.” This is a very famous saying from Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı, known as Halikarnas Balıkçısı (the Fisherman of Halicarnossos), wrote about Bodrum. This is a big city for the coast and from sponge divers, captains who are in love with sea, fisherman the white washed houses, the purple flowering begonias that climb the walls, windsurfers, the crystal clean coves around it and most of all the entertaining nights that stretch to dawn are all to the heart of Bodrum’s fame. Bodrum is also the location of one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World “The Mausoleum” The Mausoleum of Underwater Archaeology is well worth a visit as well as the Amphitheater overlooking the town and harbor which is surely one of the most photographed area’s within Turkey and really a must see area within the summer time. There are an abundance of anchorages around Bodrum whereas it is more known for daily cruising, enjoying the incredible coast and will return to one of the many marina’s within the different area’s of Bodrum mainly, the Center, Turgutreis and Yalıkavak being the main marina’s enabling all to enjoy what Bodrum offers after the sunsets. c2cyachting.com 33 C2C Yachting 35 C2C Yachting 37 TURGUTREIS An area which is calmer than Bodrum and more of a village atmosphere along the seaside. Here you will find one of the large marinas of Bodrum and some small fishing ports with the daily catch. This being a more relaxing area has one of the best sunsets of Turkey with the sun setting into the sea. Turgutreis is an official check in – check out point of Turkey and one of the closest area’s to the Greek Island of Kos which there are several daily ferries. You will as well find many windsurfers here as one of the favorite sports with the daily winds between Bodrum and Kos. C2C Yachting 39 elementsbodrum.com Yalıkavak Elements c2cyachting.com 41 TURKBUKU Is a town on the opposite side of the Bodrum peninsula, referred to as the “St. Tropez” of Turkey. This wild summer playground of the rich and famous having luxury boutiques, glamorous Beach Lounges and private day clubs within coves is a true jetsetter location. Lunch at the famed Maki or Maça Kızı restaurant & beach club is amazing as well is for people watching, water sports, yachts anchoring and as well occasionally a Sea Plane landing dropping of guests for their summer vacation or getaway. CENNET KOYU Known for centuries as Paradise Bay, it combines a panoramic view of the turquoise sea with a landscape filled with pristine nature and pine trees. The days here can be lost swimming in the secluded crystal clear waters or hiking among the pine trees and citrus groves, breathing in the fresh scent of tangerines and lemons with a heavy aroma of nature. Nowadays it isn’t just famous with its nature it is also home of the stunning beachfront Mandarin Oriental Luxury Hotel Resort. MAZI KOYU Mazı is a small village located about 25 miles east of Bodrum, Turkey which is the farthest village in the area from the popular resort city of Bodrum. It is located above a secluded cove along the Aegean Sea on the Bodrum Peninsula in southwestern Turkey and it has a beautiful Mediterranean climate. Construction is not permitted in this part of the Bodrum region as the village is still very authentic and tranquil, there are only a few guesthouses. The residents of Mazı mostly make a living by weaving carpets, agriculture, producing honey and fishing. Nikki Beach Bodrum C2C Yachting 43 FETHIYE LIVE... C2C Yachting 47 FETHIYE Lying on the slopes of Mendos Mountain, was established on top of ancient Telmessos on the shores of the Gulf of Fethiye. Long known for the towering mountains and visitors for paragliding from the top of the mountain to the beach. Also known for one of the most famous and photographed beaches within the country. The entire area just south of Gocek offers great cruising and anchorages between the meeting of the Mediterranean and Aegean Sea’s. The reflection of the mountains and the colors to the sea is just mesmerizing. KABAK BAY The Mediterranean coast of Turkey has long been a popular summer destination for sun, swimming and relaxation with Turquoise clear waters, delicious Turkish cuisine are the trademarks of these holidays which cause tourists to return again and again always searching for a new beach and turquoise waters. Just a thirty minute drive from the better-known Oludeniz Lagoon and Belcekiz Beach travelers can enjoy the more secluded and mountain-ringed beach of Kabak Bay. Six kilometers south of Faralya and worlds away from everywhere else Kabak is more dedicated to campers and hiking enthusiasts, yoga devotees and all fans of untapped beauty.