One of the few remaining non-euro holiday destinations, with just a short flight away from the UK. North Cyprus is still relatively undiscovered, offering a unique holiday experience in the Mediterranean.
We have a secret that we'd love to share with you - it's called North Cyprus. With sun shining all-year round, you can discover the Mediterranean as it was decades ago. What makes North Cyprus special? A slow pace of life and the genuine hospitality of your hosts encourage you to relax and enjoy your stay. And there's so much to enjoy. Beautiful beaches, crystal-clear sea, castles and monasteries left behind by centuries of intriguing history.
Just forty miles from Turkey, and at the crossroads of three continents, this idyllic holiday destination has all the exotic feel of a truly foreign country. But as a former British colony, the island also provides the UK visitor with familiar sights. Although Turkish is the official language, English is widely spoken and driving is on the left. You can even find a Sunday roast and a British newspaper, if you want! In short, North Cyprus can be as foreign or as familiar as you choose.
North Cyprus is bursting throughout with intriguing history and cultural heritage. The coastline is beautiful and diverse, with huge stretches of sandy beaches, rocky coves and tiny harbours. The irresistible warm waters of the Mediterranean invite you to swim or snorkel, or to try some of the excellent dive-sites.
Attractions are many. Kyrenia, the holiday-base for many visitors, huddles around its horseshoe-shaped, Venetian harbour, a wonderful setting for an evening meal. With its dominant castle and streets of quirky craft shops, all set against a mountain backdrop, it is a true gem. The mountains themselves - the Kyrenia (or ‘Five Finger') Range - are full of treasures, whether it's mighty castles like St Hilarion or the dramatic wooded slopes and walking paths. To the west, fertile lands produce oranges and olives, amongst other produce, while eastwards is the Karpas peninsula, a deserted landscape where you are as likely to meet a wild donkey as you are a human being. Beautiful and wild, the Karpas is another North Cypriot wonder. North Cyprus - we've got it all.
North Cyprus we've got it all...
It's perhaps no wonder that North Cyprus is considered the most beautiful part of the entire island.
From the rugged Kyrenia Mountains, to the magnificent sands of Famagusta Bay, from the almost-deserted Karpaz peninsula to the atmospheric harbour of Kyrenia itself, North Cyprus is a diverse, stunning holiday destination. Add in tasty, fresh cuisine and people for whom hospitality is second nature, and you have the perfect ingredients for a great visit. And with the most comprehensive range of holiday options, award-winning Direct Traveller is the tour operator to show you the very best of North Cyprus.
