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Arasta Shopping in Lefkoşa, North Cyprus

Fancy a bit of a shopping trip whilst visiting North Cyprus? Why not make a visit to Arasta in the heart of the walled city of Lefkoşa to experience some modern shopping in a wonderfully historical location! Arasta is situated at the top end of Girne Caddesi which is the main road leading up from the Kyrenia Gate – keep walking and you will come upon it one way or another! You will know you have arrived when you enter a vibrant and busy shopping district. Read more

Büyük Han (Great Inn), Lefkosa, North Cyprus

One historical sight that you have to see when visiting North Cyprus is the wonderful and vibrant Büyük Han in Lefkoşa. It’s one of the main attractions for tourists, but also has its own local community feel, with residents and tourists alike spending time soaking up its unique atmosphere. Read more

Tax & Duty Free Shopping in North Cyprus

Duty Free Shopping

A nice little treat for most of us are the cheap goodies we can buy coming in and out of North Cyprus!  Note that there are limitations on what you can bring in and what you can take out however, (taking out is more relevant for the country you are travelling back to!). Read more

Buying a Car in North Cyprus

So, you’ve finally relocated to Northern Cyprus and you want to get around and need some independence – i.e., you want to look around for that ideal form of transport, the car!  Buying a car here is actually really quite easy, and there are heaps of car dealerships for both brand new and second hand vehicles. We will offer some tips and advice on how to get the best deal, what to expect within the cost of buying a car, and what you need to do to keep it legally on the road! Read more

Shopping for Everything in North Cyprus

Shopping – don’t we love it!! Well, in North Cyprus you are spoilt for choice when it comes to what you can buy and where you can shop, whether you’re in the market for practical items such as DIY materials, food etc., or indeed you want to indulge in shopping for pleasure for gifts, clothes and entertainment. Read more

Cinema in North Cyprus

When we talk about cinema in North Cyprus, we don’t just mean the usual blockbuster movies that anyone can see no matter where in the world they live, we also mean that North Cyprus does have its own budding cinematic scene.  So, you will find the usual cinema facilities in the city areas, but there are also a number of art house cinema venues which are popular places for people wishing to see something different. Read more

Cross Border Shopping from North Cyprus

Before 2003 if you lived in North Cyprus you could only shop in the North, but with the opening of the Ledra checkpoint in the heart of Lefkoşa in April 2003, locals and European shoppers alike were able to explore the delights of what the south of the island had to offer. Read more