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.Riverside Holiday Village

Spread across a vast landscape with a profusion of fragrant gardens, the traditional Cypriot style holiday village is popular with those seeking to soak up the Northern Cyprus Culture. MORE INFO

.Jasmine Court Hotel

This modern 5-star hotel comprises fully of large suite type accommodation. With its excellent location near Kyrenia town centre, a good choice for time visitors of North Cyprus. MORE INFO

. Salamis Bay Resort

The spacious hotel is located on a long stretch of golden sandy beach, next to one of North Cyprus most popular sites, the ancient Roman city of Salamis. MORE INFO

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Kyrenia… the charming Venetian Harbour town

When you arrive in Kyrenia the amazing views of the Five Finger Mountain range will appear from every location.

You will feel the mystery that lies within the historic buildings around the town centre, with cobbled winding streets leading up to the old Kyrenia Harbour. Your attention will be nowhere other than that moment, where one will truly take a second to take in the full ambience!

The town forms the hub of activity in Northern Cyprus, as visitors and locals alike are drawn to its unhurried pace of life combined with an array of water-facing restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. Our featured brochure hotels spread across east and west of the town.

Northern Cyprus History and culture…

As you explore the island, you will enjoy the enduring echoes of this multicultural heritage, with its numerous mosques, churches and abbey’s. Wherever you travel in North Cyprus, the history comes alive; you can visit the oldest shipwreck in the world today that lies in Kyrenia Castle. Other sites worth exploring include Bellapais Abbey, St. Hilarion Castle, Museum of Decorative Arts, Musuem of Folk Art and the Icon Museum.

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Northern Cyprus Sun, sea and sand…

Northern Cyprus offers the perfect escape from the stresses of everyday life. With over 240 miles of spectacular coastline, Kyrenia enjoys a myriad of picturesque coves and beautiful broad bays backed by historic harbours and citrus groves. Whether it’s swimming in crystal-clear turquoise waters, listening to the calming sound of waves or scuba-diving in one of the region’s spectacular dive sites, Kyrenia offers a great choice for those who want to enjoy sun, sea and sand. Indeed, it is no surprise that according to legend, Julius Caesar gave the island to Cleopatra as a token of his love.

Beaches are plentiful in the region, from the Mermaid beach to the quieter Acapulco and Lara beaches. Others include Denizkizi, Escape, Mare Monte and Sunset beach.

Indeed, the turtles are another major highlight of North Cyprus’ beaches; they nest from May onwards. The eggs begin to hatch in July, when the baby turtles commence their journey to the sea where they can live for several years. Today, the turtles are highly endangered specie with approximately a thousand Loggerhead Turtles left in the world today, with Kyrenia blessed as being a nestling ground for these beautiful creatures. For nature and beaches lovers alike, a holiday to North Cyprus will be simply incomplete without a visit to the famous turtle beaches. Visit the Turtle Beach in Alagadi.

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Northern Cyprus Walking and trekking…

The natural beauty in Northern Cyprus will amaze and inspire. There is a multitude of superb hiking tours across all areas of Kyrenia, as well as a whole range of other ways to explore, including birds watching, horse riding, mountain climbing and a fantastic cycling terrain that suits enthusiasts of all abilities. If you’re a plant lover then you will be fascinated by the orchid’s rarity and beauty which comprises of 32 confirmed species and subspecies.

If you’re more the adventure traveller, then why not trek up the Alevkaya Forest or hike to the very peak of the Five Finger Mountains and visit Buffavento or St. Hillarion castles, taking in the breathtaking view points of the entire northern coastline. Alternatively, if you just want relaxation, simply find one of the many quiet spots and become one of the locals by lighting a BBQ of which the Cypriots are very much renowned for.

Northern Cyrus Nightlife…

Unlike most of its commercial neighbouring countries, Northern Cyprus’ unhurried, intimate and peaceful pace of life is also a reflection on its nightlife. Far from the noisy crowds and all-night clubbing of larger holiday resorts, going out in Kyrenia is refreshing, lively and thoroughly enjoyable. The emphasis is mainly on leisurely dining, good food and drink and great company. While Kyrenia harbour enjoys the more sophisticated form of dining for local and international cuisine, one must also experience delicious home-style cooking in restaurants located on the outer villages of Kyrenia.

Nightlife…bars and restaurants in Northern Cyprus

The harbour is also home to many local fishing boats so after a day of sights you will relish a mouth-watering feast of fresh seafood, grilled meat and kebab dishes or traditional cuisine which makes fine use of the local fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices. A visit to North Cyprus will not be complete without trying the famous Meze meal – the Turkish Cypriot equivalent of Tapas.

Northern Cyprus Special interests…

Northern Cyprus Water-sports

For those who prefer to be on the water than in it, sailing, windsurfing and water-skiing are widely available, with some of the larger resort hotels offering rafting and jet-skiing. With water temperatures rarely dropping below 17 degrees, makes it an ideal location for snorkelling and scuba diving, and boasts one of the longest diving seasons from April through to the New Year. Although main diving centres are based around Kyrenia town centre, it is also possible to learn how to dive or further develop your skills at the Hotel Sempati, Jasmine Court and Denizkizi Resort who have their own professional PADI Diving Centres.

Golf in North Cyprus

Now is also an exciting time to visit the Kyrenia region as facilities are being developed to add variety to life. The new Korineum Golf Club is one of these, the first professional 18-hole golf course in North Cyprus situated at the foot hills of the Five Finger Mountains, Approximately 20 minutes from Kyrenia town centre. You can add golf round packages to your holiday while staying in any of our hotels in Kyrenia. Please speak to one of our travel consultants for further information and prices.

Famagusta…a sanctuary of ancient history

If beaches are your priority, then Famagusta is definitely for you. This part of the island is renowned to have some of the finest unspoilt and un-crowded beaches anywhere in the Mediterranean. Although, a vast amount of accommodation is available in Famagusta, we have been very selective with our choice. Those interested in history will enjoy visiting the walled town of Famagusta and hearing about the Ottoman siege, which was once the ancient Venetian city.

As a base for a holiday on the island, the Famagusta region is more secluded than Kyrenia. Most meals will probably be taken in the hotel, since eating out becomes an excursion in itself.

Northern Cyprus History and culture…
The old town of Famagusta has some of the most superb medieval architecture in the Middle East, and less a figure than Leonardo da Vinci is thought to have been involved in the design of its colossal Venetian fortifications. Within the town walls an intriguing range of monuments, mainly churches can still be visited. It is by no means a beautiful city, and a full day should ideally be devoted to stroll in the streets of the old walled town seeking out the early

churches and Venetian buildings. Other hidden treasures include the antique Roman city of Salamis, Othello’s Tower, Bronze Age ruins of Alasia and Engomi, the Monastery of St. Barnabas, Royal Tombs and Kantara Castle.

Sun, sea and sand…
Famagusta, also a peaceful town in North Cyprus, is another fantastic resort for beach holidays as the bay itself is a wonderful expanse of golden sandy sands, and is also very close to the town, an outdoor museum of architecture and ancient ruins. But for the ultimate seaside getaway, the area close to the Salamis Ruins offers the best choice of sandy beaches. This region, approximately 6 miles north of Famagusta, is perfect for those seeking a relaxing holiday as most hotels are a short distance away from the beach.

Further along the east coast, at the foot of the Karpaz Peninsula is Bogaz, a sleepy fishing village in the Yeni Iskele district. Here you will feel yourself unwind completely, as you are also within easy reach of the Karpaz which is home to the island’s most deserted sandy beaches. The Golden Sands Beach is one of the world’s finest and longest beaches with sands stretching as far a 3 miles long. Other beaches include Palm Beach, Salamis Bay and Klapsides.

Wildlife and nature…
North Cyprus is also an animal lovers’ paradise; around 400-500 wild donkey’s roam the tranquil Karpaz Panhandle. In this district you will also find a beautiful national park, where you will find a large number of birds, wild donkey’s, turtles and rare flora.

With far more to offer than meets the eye, we certainly believe Famagusta will soon evolve and emerge into one of Cyprus’ most popular resorts.

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