North Cyprus is the Mediterranean’s best kept secret: Loved for its slow pace of life, value for money and delightful village-feel, it combines beautiful bays and enchanting sights with a sunny climate all year round, making it an ideal get-away for every season.
Located at the crossroads of three continents and just 40 miles from Turkey, North Cyprus is bursting with intriguing antiquity and a rich cultural history. Along the northern coast stretch the pine-clad Kyrenia Mountains sloping gently to the warm and tranquil waters of the Mediterranean. The North Cyprus coastline is astonishingly beautiful with its ancient harbours where you can dine al-fresco and beaches that stretch for miles, whilst the depths of the crystal-clear azure seas offers many of the region’s best dive sites. A labyrinth of craft shops, ancient sites and family-owned restaurants await exploration in North Cyprus’ vibrant towns, whilst idyllic scenery and ancient rustic villages gently dot the countryside.
Whether you are a lover of nature, an archaeologist, a keen walker, a water sportsman or simply a sun-worshipper, North Cyprus is the ideal spot for you. You will witness the entertainment lifestyle in North Cyprus that has developed in the last 10 years from Paintballing to Golf, Quad biking to jet-skiing, Diving to Gliding, Go-Carting to trekking to bird watching. Of course it would be wrong not to mention swimming in the salty waters of the Mediterranean amongst the golden sandy beaches. We assure you, even if you spend a lifetime here, you will not have enough time to complete everything it has to offer!
The island of Cyprus is considered to be a cradle of western civilization. The ancient towns of Famagusta, Kyrenia, Karpaz, Lefke, Guzelyurt, Nicosia or Yeni Iskele have many historical places which are worth seeing. There are many places of interest, and the picturesque Kyrenia harbour is the place to be in the evening. Famagusta in the east is famed for its endless sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. It will come as no surprise that according to legend this island was given to Cleopatra by Julius Caesar as a token of his love!
