Bellapais, North Cyprus
March 20, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under Kyrenia, Regions
The village of Bellapais, (also known as Bellapaix or Beylerberi), sits majestically on the slopes of the Kyrenia mountain range and can be reached from the eastern side of Kyrenia by turning right at the traffic lights and following signs for Doğanköy and Beylerbeyi. It is about a 15 minute drive from Kyrenia. You can’t really miss the village actually, given the sight of the glorious Bellapais Abbey sitting in the centre of it! Read more
Places of Interest, West of Kyrenia
February 2, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under See & Do, Sightseeing
Martyr's Monument
Going west from Kyrenia, there are many places to stop off and explore – and you may be surprised to learn that there are many more than you will usually find in most guidebooks. The further west you travel from Kyrenia you come across many fascinating and historical places that remain a proud testament to an island rich in history. Read more
Places of Interest, East of Kyrenia
February 2, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under See & Do, Sightseeing
Kazaphana Mosque, Ozanköy
Going east from Kyrenia, there are many places to stop off and explore, some easy to find whilst some others not so easy! The further east you travel from Kyrenia you come across many ancient and historically fascinating places that remain in good condition and make North Cyprus a beautiful place for all things ancient and historic! Read more
Places of Interest, Lefkoşa
January 30, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under See & Do, Sightseeing
Kyrenia Gate
If you are visiting the city of Lefkoşa whilst on your travels in North Cyprus, or just fancy spending some time looking around whilst you may have business to attend to, it’s well worth taking time to explore the sights, of which there are plenty. Read more
Places of Interest, Famagusta
January 30, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under See & Do, Sightseeing
Once one of the world’s richest cities, Famagusta is an oasis of history, and you would be wise to either make a weekend of it, or visit several times to give yourself enough time to explore this wondrous and historical gem. Read more
Places of Interest, Karpaz
January 30, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under See & Do, Sightseeing
Panayia Kanakaria Church
The Karpaz Peninsula in North Cyprus is one of the last remaining true sanctuaries of peace and calm, it’s a place littered with historical sites and stunning views where everyone should visit at some point whilst on the island of Cyprus. Read more
Museums around North Cyprus
January 30, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under See & Do, Sightseeing
North Cyprus is an historical wonderland, having its past steeped in legends and the influence bought about by many different civilisations and nationalities. If you are interested in learning more about the island’s past then there are numerous ways to go about it. Read more
GÜZELYURT, North Cyprus
January 21, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under Guzelyurt, Regions
Güzelyurt is almost the last major town on North Cyprus’s north west coast – although Lefke sits slightly further west and inland. You will also find Güzelyurt referred to as Morphou, which is the Greek name for the town.
The translation of Güzelyurt depends on the sources you read and the people you speak to, but it basically means ‘beautiful native country’ or ‘fatherland’ – while neither is a perfect literal translation, both meanings get right to heart of the matter and that is that Güzelyurt and the surrounding villages in North West Cyprus are stunningly beautiful, rich and fertile.