North Cyprus Articles

View some of the articles about Northern Cyprus below, or choose from one of the categories on the right. You can also perform a search about North Cyprus on the right hand side.

25 October, 2009

Aphendrika

Aphendrika | Karpaz Clearly signposted, and about four miles from Ayios Philon along the coast road eastwards, is the group of three churches collectively called Aphendrika. This was the site of a major city in the 2nd C BC, rock cut […]
22 November, 2009
Antiphonitis

Antiphonitis Monastery

Hidden away in a wooded valley approximately 4 miles (6.5km) from the village of Esentepe is the 12th C church of Antiphonitis, (Christ of the Echo). It is not difficult to find, just follow the signs from Esentepe village centre, […]
20 November, 2009

Horse Shoe Beach

Horse Shoe Beach | North Cyprus The bare northwestern tip of Northern Cyprus is known as the Koruçam Burnu (Cape Kormakitis) and, apart from being yet another ‘land’s end’ in the same sense as Cape Greco and Cape Arnaoutis in […]
18 February, 2010
Market Day

North Cyprus Life – Market Days

All the major towns, Kyrenia, Famagusta, Iskele and Guzelyurt have their open markets on different days of the week. The big covered market in Nicosia is open every day except Sunday and sells the same variety of produce with a […]
29 October, 2009

4* Majestic Beach Hotel, Famagusta

Majestic Beach Hotel | Famagusta The Majestic Beach Hotel is situated on the coast of Famagusta Bay and within walking distance of a charming fishing village. This small family-run hotel is a mere 300 yards from its own, partly man-made, […]
2 December, 2009

Pizza King

Pizza King is a great place for all the family, from kids to grandparents. Located on the Alsancak main road, this American style diner has fantastic canvas prints on display of idols such as Elvis and Marilyn Monroe, as well […]
26 November, 2009

The Dream Castle Restaurant

The Dream castle in Ozankoy is a new restaurant that has been built in the design of a castle. The inside has lovely décor featuring marble flooring from Turkey. It has a large roof top terrace which has stunning  views […]
20 November, 2009

Turtle (Alagadı) Beach

Alagadi (Turtle) Beach | Kyrenia 19km from Kyrenia is Turtle (Alagadı) Beach, where the Society for the Protection of Turtles (SPOT) has a small monitoring station, affectionately called the ‘Goat Shed’. The twin sandy beaches here are generally undeveloped and […]
2 December, 2009

Black Olive Café

The Black Olive Café is located in Alsancak near Sunny Lane School. The cafe’s opening hours coincide with the school hours and term times, making this is an ideal meeting place for Mums to meet for a coffee and a […]
27 November, 2009

The Dragon

The Dragon restaurant is located in the 5 star Rocks Hotel in central Kyrenia. The decor is traditional Chinese style with the tables all featuring a lazy susan so you can share the meals with your fellow diners. Freshly prepared […]