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Comedy 100 & The Lambousa Comedy Club in North Cyprus

For those of us who are not yet quite ready to hang up our boots in search of a good night out, you will be pleased to know there are those who seek to entertain us on a regular basis! Read more

Salamis Ruins, Famagusta, North Cyprus

One ‘must see’ on your list of historical sights in North Cyprus should definitely be the ruins of Salamis in Famagusta, not just because it’s a great place to walk around and explore but also because it is undoubtedly the most important archaeological site on Cyprus to have been unearthed to date. Spanning at least one square mile, only a small part of the area has been excavated so far and it is believed that up to 90 percent is still lying underground. Read more

North Cyprus Olive Festival, 2009

Yes it’s that time of year again and it’s going to be a bumper North Cyprus Olive Festival for 2009! This event has been taking place for a number of years, gradually growing in size and popularity to become one of the major festivals in North Cyprus. Read more

Green Heights Botanical Gardens, North Cyprus

Now that the full blown summer heat has dissipated to a rather more bearable level, we thought we would make a long awaited visit to Green Heights Botanical Gardens in Yeşiltepe, just to the west of Kyrenia. However, writing this article has made it clear that Green Heights is also a great place to go when it is boiling hot or chilly, as you will see if you continue reading! Read more

Number 14, Kyrenia, North Cyprus

Being invited out to dinner these days is quite a treat so it was a happy lady who agreed to try out the new a la carte Number 14 restaurant in Kyrenia, located within the old the Turkish Quarter. The local grapevine has been buzzing with good reviews of a lovely evening out in smart surroundings with a mouth-watering menu on offer. Time to try it ourselves, being suckers for posh nosh in North Cyprus! Read more

Susam Restaurant, Kyrenia, North Cyprus

We at Essential Cyprus have been on a budget streak recently so we thought we would continue along this vibe by telling you about a special little place where you can eat cheap! Being cheap though does not mean the food is lacking in quality and as we live here we seek them out as we would be broke otherwise! Read more

Activity Holidays in North Cyprus – Cyprus Active

Do you perhaps enjoy a more active holiday, preferring to be on the go rather than be a beach bum? OK, so there are some great beaches in North Cyprus, but should you be looking for something to keep you occupied whilst on holiday in North Cyprus, one company may just be able to provide, with a variety of activities to keep you on your toes! Read more

Bafidi Restaurant, Kyrenia, North Cyprus

The town of Kyrenia in North Cyprus is always a lovely location to spend a balmy summers evening, and you may find yourselves wondering about which harbour restaurant to choose from. Well, whilst the harbour is indeed a lovely location to have dinner, don’t dismiss other areas of the town. You can always have walk around the harbour to walk off that full up feeling after having eaten elsewhere. Read more

Gypsy Devils Rock Salamis!

A real treat occurred at Salamis recently, with the one of the highlights to end the 13th Gazi Magusa International Arts & Culture Festival being a super show by the Gypsy Devils.  Salamis can hold around 2,000 people which by the time the band were due to arrive on stage was just slightly short of full. President Mehmet Ali Talat and his wife, First Lady Oya Talat, also arrived for an anticipated great night’s entertainment. Read more

13th Gazi Mağusa International Festival of Art and Culture 2009

We are a little late in writing this article given the fact it’s already started, but it would be remiss of us not to mention the 13th Gazi Magusa International Festival of Art and Culture! Read more

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