Please click on the picture of the map below for a larger image. Although in Turkish, many visitors will find this map of use. When reading the map, Sokak means street and Cd stands for Caddesi, which means its a…
Useful Turkish words that will help you on your holiday
Although a large proportion of Northern Cypriots, especially the workers in the tourism industry speak English, the language of Northern Cyprus is Turkish and everyone you meet will be very impressed and pleased if you do try and use at…
Holidays to Northern Cyprus
Whether it’s pristine beaches, endless activities, historical sites or simply pure relaxation you’re looking to dive into during a holiday, then Northern Cyprus may just be exactly the place for you. With so much to see and do during a…
Diving Holidays: Learn to Scuba Dive
Diving holidays Have you ever thought about a diving holiday in Northern Cyprus? Many people book a holiday to the island so they can go scuba diving every day, or because they want to take a diving course and gain…
The Ancient Ruins of Salamis
Salamis was one of the most important cities of its time. Cyprus was a hugely successful trading island during the ancient times. This brought a vast amount of wealth to cities like Salamis. Salamis was said to have been founded…
Flights to Northern Cyprus
Flying to Northern Cyprus The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) occupies the Northern part of the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The official capital is Lefkoşa (Nicosia). The island attracts over 2.4 million tourists per year, making it one of…
Best beaches in Northern Cyprus
Sun, sea and sand. North Cyprus has many great beaches. Most hotels along the coast have their own private sandy beaches where you can relax and soak up the rays. Even if you aren’t a resident of a hotel you…
Kyrenia Shipwreck Museum
The Kyrenia shipwreck (Kıbrıs gemisi) museum is located inside Kyrenia Castle. It’s star attraction, the Kyrenia shipwreck, is a 4th century B.C Greek merchant ship and is the oldest example of a Greek ship to be discovered. It was found…
Kyrenia Castle
Kyrenia Castle (Turkish: Girne Kalesi), is located at the east end of Kyrenia harbour. Its current shape was built by the Venetians in the 16th-century but it has at least 800 years of occupation. Within its walls you will find…
The Town of Lapta
Lapta, North Cyprus (Lapithos or Lapethos in Greek) Lapta is a town with a population of around 8,000 people. It is situated from the mountainside down to the sea. Lapta can be reached by driving for 8 miles West of…