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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,

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Turkey Office [email protected] 15 c2cyachting.com ISTANBUL 19 C2C Yachting cuisine within this enchanted city. more… much and cafes & restaurant own endless history at every point along the way from houses to castles, palaces, Bosphorus Strait which the city thrives around. well featuring one of the most important International waterways mentioned, the has been the capital of three great empires namely Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman.Europe and Asia divided by the Bosphorus Strait. With thousands of years of history it There is an endless amount of History, palaces, culture and an extraordinary Come and enjoy the uniqueness of cruising throughout the Bosphorus with its Istanbul has remained Turkey’s largest city, port, business and cultural center as This enchanting city built over the span of seven hillscovering two continents ISTANBUL

21 c2cyachting.com GOCEK days intrading and every cove having its own story. really one of the biggest Gems of Turkey and as well has ahuge history with ancient It willbe alocation you will return frequently once visiting! We are sure of this as itis the Greek Islands subside substantially. Göcek is an area that willneverNovember be forgotten!! as the waters remain very warm and after August the local winds from crispy clear moon that you cannot even envision unless there. flat waters, you will see one of the most beautiful night skies, shooting starts anda anchorages stretching throughout escaping the daily winds and with nighttime of bays and the different settings in each. During the day you willfind an abundanceof beauty and protected area you willfeel overwhelmed by over 11nautical milesonly of to be surrounded by towering mountains. Being surrounded within this natural The south of Turkey has avery long season beginning inMay and lasting throughout Imagine the unique shades of green, blue and with acombination of nature &sea GOCEK

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31 C2C Yachting DESTROY THE BORDERS... the sunsets. the Yalıkavak being the main marina’s enabling all to enjoy what Bodrum offers after marina’s within the different area’s of Bodrum mainly, the Center, Turgutreis and for daily cruising, enjoying the incredible coast and will return to one of the many summer time. the most photographed area’s within Turkey and really amust see areaas well within as the the Amphitheater overlooking the town and harbor which is surely“The Mausoleum” one of The Mausoleum of Underwater Archaeology is well worth avisit entertaining nights that stretch to dawn are all to the heart of Bodrum’s fame. climb the walls, windsurfers, the crystal clean coves around itand most of all the with sea, fisherman the white washed houses, the purple flowering begonias that Halicarnossos), wrote about Bodrum. saying from Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı, known as Halikarnas Balıkçısı (thenever Fisherman the of same, they willalways have their mind on Bodrum.” This is avery famous extensive range of disco’s, restaurants and nightclubs to suit every taste. the main port. Bodrum center is abustling market town by day and by nightithas an the green hillsthroughout the coast overlooking the magnificent Castle of StJohn in There are an abundance of anchorages around Bodrum whereas it is more known known more is it whereas Bodrum around anchorages of abundance an are There Bodrum is also the location of one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World This is abig city for the coast and from sponge divers, captains who are inlove “Do not think that you willleave as you came, those of you who came before were A charming area surrounded by its white house’s covered with pink flowers against BODRUM

33 c2cyachting.com 35 C2C Yachting 37 C2C Yachting one of the favorite sports with the daily winds between Bodrum and . which there are several daily ferries. You willas well find many windsurfers here as – check out point of Turkey and one of the closest area’s to the Greeksunsets Island of Kos of Turkey with the sun setting into the sea. Turgutreis is an official fishingcheck ports in with the daily catch. This being a more relaxing area has one of the thebest seaside. Here you willfind one of the large marinas of Bodrum and some small An area which is calmer than Bodrum and more of avillage atmosphere along TURGUTREIS

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41 c2cyachting.com Nikki Beach Bodrum carpets, agriculture, producing honey and fishing. are only afew guesthouses. The residents of Mazımostly make aliving by weavingthis part of the Bodrum region as the village is still very authentic and tranquil, there Turkey and ithas abeautiful Mediterranean climate. Construction is not permitted in a secluded cove along the on the Bodrum Peninsula insouthwesternfarthest village inthe area from the popular resort city of Bodrum. Itis located above beachfront Mandarin Oriental Luxury Hotel Resort. with aheavy aroma of nature. pine trees and citrus groves, breathing inthe fresh scent of tangerines and lemonshere can be lost swimming inthe secluded crystal clear waters or hiking among the turquoise sea with alandscape filled with pristine nature and pine trees. The days Plane landing dropping of guests for their summer vacation or getaway. for people watching, water sports, yachts anchoring and as well occasionally aSea true jetsetter location. luxury boutiques, glamorous Beach Lounges and private day clubs within covesTropez” of Turkey. is a This wild summer playground of the rich and famous having Mazı is asmall village located about 25 miles east of Bodrum, Turkey which is the Nowadays itisn’t just famous with its nature itis also home of the stunning Known for centuries as Paradise Bay, itcombines apanoramic view of the Lunch at the famed Maki or Maça Kızırestaurant &beach club is amazing as well is Is atown on the opposite side of the Bodrum peninsula, referred to as the “St. CENNET KOYU MAZI KOYU TURKBUKU

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47 C2C Yachting source of economic security. economic of source recent years from its pride of fish, blue crab and pomegranate these have becomethe a mainvaluable source of income sustaining the basic economy of the local people at the time. Inthe city of Kaunos. boats allowed) wooden riverboat’s cruising through the winding rivers and leadingorchards to the ancient and winding rivers itis an amazing area. There are tours here on official (no Carrettaprivate Carrettas (loggerhead turtles), bird sanctuary of over 150species, blue crab, fruit outstanding natural beauty of Iztuzu beach which is the breading grounds for the protected all lit up, Kayaköy is truly surreal. Turkish-Greek peace and cooperation. Inthe evening when the deterioratedtimeless village churches village, set inalush are valley with some vineyards nearby which forms amemorialstone to houses and other structures that once made upthe Greek town of Levissi.streets are Today empty. Kayakoy this (ancient name Karmylassos) is an eerie ghostand town Olu Deniz. Itis of deserted abandoned and lifeless, the abandoned ancient houses are crumbling and the is by boat and avery nice anchorage. rewarded with aspectacular beach flanked by two long cliffs. The best you walkway to or take access a4x4vehicle this beach down the steep track to Kabak Valley (Gemiletranquil Beach), spots and anyone you’ll be craving aslice of back-to-nature bliss willadore astayflanked here. Whether valley above the beach now with many camps. Kabak remainsOnce, one thisof Fethiye’s region’s best-kept most secret and ahaven for Turkish outdoor life style, thededicated pine-tree- to campers and hiking enthusiasts, yoga devotees and all fans of untapped beauty. Kabak Bay. Lagoon and Belcekiz Beach travelers can enjoy the more secludedfor a new and beach mountain-ringed and turquoise beach waters. of Just a thirty minute drive from the better-known Oludeniztrademarks of these holidays which cause tourists to return again and again alwaysswimming and relaxation searching with Turquoise clear waters, delicious Turkish cuisine are the reflection of the mountains and The the Sea’s. colors Aegean and to the Mediterranean the of sea is meeting the just mesmerizing. between anchorages and cruising and photographed beaches within the country. The entire area just south of Gocekparagliding offers from great the top of the mountain to the beach. Also known for one of theon the most shores famous of the Gulf of Fethiye. Long known for the towering mountains and visitors for Dalyan means (fishing trap) in Turkish and since the inhabitants breeding of grey mullet was This little river town is nuzzled between Marmaris and Gocek which is world famous for As known “Ghost village” lies ashort distance from the bustling and popular resorts of Fethiye Six kilometers south of Faralya and worlds away from everywhere else Kabak is more The Mediterranean coast of Turkey has long been apopular summer destination for sun, Lying on the slopes of Mendos Mountain, was established on top of ancient KABAK BAY DALYAN KAYAKOY FETHIYE

49 c2cyachting.com 51 c2cyachting.com 53 C2C Yachting you willnot want to leave. Also home to many species of butterflies and all the nature at the edge of the water remote beach where you willfind nothing more except pure nature inits full beauty. unique Jersey tiger butterfly, from which the area takes its name. with abeautiful beach and lovely paths through aplush gorge. Itis homevillage to the of Faralya, also called Uzunyurt. Below itis paradise found inButterfly Valley, conditions for Paragliding. a geological marvel that just happens to make for incredible thermals and ideal (Father Mountain) towering above Ölüdeniz on the Southwest coast of Turkeyone of the most is photographed beach areas of the Mediterranean. Babadağ Mountainpicturesque town, surrounded by the towering (Babadağ) mountains, remains as village resort in the Muğla province located on the south west coast of Turkey. This white sand beaches and mesmerizing turquoise waters. Worth traveling many of miles to encounter this absolute area of beauty, long silky Only accessible by boat, Fethiye’s Kelebekler Vadisi (Butterfly Valley) is a truly Tucked away on the Yedi Burun (Seven Capes) coast 12km from Ölüdeniz is the This location of Ölüdeniz is 14km (9miles) south of Fethiye, which is asmall This amazing and wonderful area encompassing the coast of Fethiye Turkey. KELEBEKLER VADISI (BUTTERFLY VALLEY) OLUDENIZ

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61 c2cyachting.com 63 C2C Yachting need to feed all the people involved inthe unprecedented construction effort.hunter-gatherers as aregional meeting point and that agriculture was born out of the impetus was adesire for aplace of worship. Researchers theorize thatpermanent itwas settlements built by developed due to agriculture, Göbekli Tepe suggests that thehow the first civilizations began. Contrary to the long held belief that the templeworld’s complex. earliest The extraordinary discoveries made here have rewrittenwith bas-reliefs the of story boars, of foxes, and gazelles comprise of the world’s oldest known the northern edge of the Fertile Crescent region that nurtured early civilizations.only began inthe mid1990s. The archaeological site is located insoutheasternPotbelly Turkey Hillhave at been hiding inplain sight for millennia. Excavation of the megaliths What has been revealed—primarily circles and rectangles of massive stones decorated Built about 11,600 years ago, the monumental limestone pillars at Göbekli Tepe or GOBEKLITEPE

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71 c2cyachting.com for certain skin diseases. skin certain for rocks. is asimilarity between Salda Lake and Mars. Both have white magnesium loaded the deepest lake of Turkey and the third deepest lake of the world. Interestingly, there The lake is rich in terms of minerals, due to soil properties. The water lake is a cure It’s famous with turquoise colored lake and white sands. Upto 196 meters depth SALDA LAKE

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77 c2cyachting.com world come for some of this spring water. water. spring this of some for come world is found. Itis the Myth here that this water Heals and many people from all over thesuch as the one at the house of Virgin Mary whereas the a Spring “healing water” the “silk road”. Within all the treasures you willsee there are as well the “Myths” you willas well see the historical background inthe making of Turkish Carpets on Miletos, Priene and Didymaand only 15miles away from the Greek island Samos. sights that must be seen when visiting Turkey such as Ephesus. in the Aegean region is the closest port to some of the most unique and important Among the history you willexperience within the enchanting Artifacts and Ruins The Port of Kusadasi is the closest proximity to historical sites such as Ephesus, This area of Turkey being one of the most important historical centers, located KUSADASI

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81 c2cyachting.com famous “Celsus Library” along with live classical music. in alifetime experience option”, “VIP aprivate dinner within Ephesus infront of the opening new area’s as well new artifacts. visited Ephesus in the past you should revisit again as every year they are finding andand structures, Ephesus attracts millions of people every year. Even ifyou havebeautiful ancient cities inthe world. With its magnificent marble streets, monuments for more than hundred years. Today Ephesus is considered to be one of the most empire.” -Cicero 44BC. of its pastures and inthe number of its exports itsurpasses all other lands inthe *Our luxury concierge representative at C2CYachting Turkey may suggest aonce Excavations directed by the Austrian Archeological Institute have been going on EPHESUS “Inthe richness of its soil, inthe variety of its products, inthe extend EPHESUS

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89 c2cyachting.com become aprotected and restricted area. is known for sea turtles and laying eggson the beach, this area of the beach has has extraordinary healing powers. sand and the turquoise sea you are dazzle under the sun. Legend has itthat the sand kilometres from the beach. Patara beach is extremely beautiful with its fine white in time we can say. the beaten path and really have the best accessibility viaboats andwhich is are really nicely set only back accessible by boat. As with Kas and Kekovawith its natural these coves are towns and history off of ancient civilization is one to be seen by all, port protecting the town and the nearby coves. The area is one not to be missed as the towering Taurus Mountains. with its circular harbor and small port around ahistoric area sheltered at the foot of Italian Riviera” of amore casual atmosphere.” This small town has agreat charm say either cruising upor down the Turkish coast. The Guardian likens the town to “the to be approved) waiting for your discovery! and numerous other ancient relicts (many of them more than 2000 years old) are experience. Diving inKas willremind you of ancient times with many old amphoras visibility) and beautiful underwater landscape is ideal for the ultimaterichness diving of the underwater life, combined with very clear water (upto 40meters Patara Beach stretches over 18kilometers and is Anatolia’s longest beach and also The most important “Lycian” ports and the ancient city of Patara lies a few One of Turkey’s most beautiful ancient towns with along Island just outside the As aquaint and picturesque port Kalkan is anice small town to visit for ashort (Please consult with C2CTurkey Offices as diving is a restricted sport and needs The area around Kas belongs to the top 100diving destinations of the world. The KEKOVA KALKAN PATARA KAS

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99 C2C Yachting 101 C2C Yachting PAMUKKALE throughout the years. considerable ruins and amuseum. This is ahighly visited area of Turkey forabove all visiting the travertines lies Hierapolis, once aRoman and Byzantine spacity, which has village as it is called ‘Cotton Castle’ (Pamuk means ‘Cotton’ and “Kale” is Castle).(terraces) Just overrunning with warm, mineral-rich waters on the mountain above the Pamukkale has been eternally famous by the gleaming white calcite travertines PAMUKKALE

105 c2cyachting.com 107 C2C Yachting 109 C2C Yachting KAPADOKYA 113 c2cyachting.com land. land. an amazing experience and aphotographers dream both from the balloon or from there are hot air balloons flying over the open skies. These sightseeing tours arecentury truly cave living. Inthis area itis also has very colorful skies during the day as simply bedding down inone of Cappadocia’s cave hotels is an experience in21st- subterranean refuges of Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı are the most famous sights while scattered with fascinating cave architecture. the region’s soft stone, seeking shelter underground and leaving the countrysideonly matched by the human history here over the years. People haveboulders long utilized of nothing other than world beauty. The amazing fantasy of this areaplains, is Cappadocia is a geological oddity of honeycombed hillsand towering The fresco-adorned rock-cut churches of Göreme Open-Air Museum and the As ifplucked from awhimsical fairytale and set down upon the stark Anatolian KAPADOKYA (CAPPADOCIA)

115 C2C Yachting 117 c2cyachting.com MONTENEGRO the coast and the mountain backdrop with the clean crisp air of the Adriatic seas.the new complex with little marina at Lustica Bay being perfectly positionedcave. between From Bigova continue down to Lustica Peninsula where the nextsurface stop would of the be water with incredible shades of blue and reflecting off the walls in youthe breathless. When the days are bright and sunny the sunlight willreflect on the 9 meters above sea level and is aunique stage of nature wonders that willleavein aseries of caves on the peninsula just outside Lustica, which has aheight of anchor and by tender visit the Blue Cave. This natural cave is one of theMontenegro largest cruise through to Boka Bay and then down to Bigova where you couldsuch as many stores and awide selection of international restaurants. After Porto Take astroll inthe Porto Montenegro’s Marina village and enjoy its amenities MONTENEGRO

121 C2C Yachting 123 c2cyachting.com GREECE worlds and should not be missed. is distinctive of Corfu which you willnot find in other areas of Greece.. beautiful and the pebble beach’s make the seabed and sea very unique incolor, thisyear for their summer holidays adding to the prestige of this area. The scenerybecause is very of the many luxury villas owned by British aristocrats. They comeKalami, year after Kerasis and St. Stefanos. This area is known locally as Kensington on sea nightlife and agreat cosmopolitan way of life. in nature, amazing beaches, natural bays, architecture, picturesque villages, livelyGreek Islands. It is among one of the most beautiful and popular Greek islands rich Whether you are anchored out or seeking a berth this island offers the best of both both of best the offers island this berth a seeking or out anchored are you Whether A visit to Corfu should definitely include acruise through the northeast bays of Kerkyra inGreek, is one of the most sought out destinations inGreece and the GREECE

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