2009
26 October, 2009
“You are welcome Sir, to Cyprus” – Othello, William Shakespeare. Cyprus is an island that has inspired writers throughout the ages. From William Shakespeare who set “Othello” at a sea port in Cyprus, through to the eighteenth and nineteenth century […]
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8 December, 2009
The newly opened Mama Mia restaurant is situated in Karakum, behind the Lemar supermarket. It is the newest Italian restaurant in Northern Cyprus. Seating is available both indoors and outdoors and comprises of two storeys. The decor is very bright […]
8 December, 2009
Rafters is an Indian restaurant situated in lower Ozankoy, serving both Indian and European food. Set amongst beautiful olive trees, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. The restaurant has both a small indoor dining area for the winter and […]
8 December, 2009
Pasta Mania is based in Karaoglanoglu, on the road going towards Edremit. The owner Mustafa, has been away to Australia for many years training and practicing his culinary skills, and has now returned to North Cyprus and opened this popular […]
6 December, 2009
The Missina Restaurant is a fresh fish restaurant located on the sea front in Karaoglanoglu. The restaurant is a modern building of glass and chrome, and has a good reputation for the selection of fresh fish on offer. The inside décor has a […]
3 December, 2009
Like sentinels along the Cyprus shore, stand the slowly crumbling relics of a wealthy past. These are the remnants of an ancient trade that once helped make Cyprus very rich. Dotted along the coastline, now abandoned and neglected, stand carob […]
3 December, 2009
Unless approaching Guzelyurt from the Nicosia road, it is impossible to miss this church as it is built at a central point where roads converge. Constructed during the 18th C AD, on the site of an early Byzantine church, this […]
3 December, 2009
The Guzelyurt museum is situated in the former ecclesiastical residence adjacent to the Church of St. Mamas. There is a small car park and it is within walking distance of the town centre. The Natural History section is on the […]
3 December, 2009
The oriental style cliff-top palace of Vouni was built during Persian dominance by a pro-Persian king of Marion. The strategic position enabled the inhabitants to look down on the city of Soli and had advance warning if the Greek warriors […]
3 December, 2009
About 2 kilometres west of Lefke is the ancient city of Soli. It is not difficult to find as the white roof that covers the basilica floor can be seen from the road, but the turning is well hidden and […]
3 December, 2009
Head west from Kyrenia and follow the coastal route, and you will travel through miles of unspoilt countryside before reaching the town of Guzelyurt in the centre of the citrus growing area. The name Guzelyurt means “Beautiful Place”, it is […]