North Cyprus Articles

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25 October, 2009

The Mevlevi Tekke (Whirling Dervish Museum)

The Mevlevi Tekke (Whirling Dervish Museum) | Nicosia Entering the city through the Girne Kapisi (Kyrenia Gate), the Mevlevi tekke museum is fifty metres on the left. A tekke is a religious base, and this 17th C building was the […]
25 October, 2009

Palace of the Provveditore

The Venetians, wishing to make their own mark on the palace changed the façade of the entrance, extending it outwards, building basket arches and incorporating massive granite pillars imported from the ruined city of Salamis. Over the central arch are […]
25 October, 2009

Bellapais Village

Bellapais Village | Kyrenia Bellapais village grew up around the abbey after which it is named. Nestled in the lower slopes of the mountain range directly above the village of Ozankoy, to the east of Kyrenia, it was until 1974 […]
27 November, 2009

Guido’s Restaurant

Guido’s restaurant  is situated on the main road in Alsancak, set back in a small parade of shops. The restaurant provides a small outdoor seating area, however this is located in the car park so it is preferable to dine […]
27 November, 2009

Café Dukkan

This gem of a café is located along the main road on the west side of Kyrenia, opposite the waterfall roundabout. The colourful décor awaits you with acid coloured, bright painted walls and furniture and an array of art work […]
30 October, 2009

4* Altinkaya Hotel, Kyrenia

Altinkaya Holiday Village | Kyrenia Situated one mile east of Kyrenia, just over two miles from the beautiful village of Bellapais, ALTINKAYA is managed by a hospitable Turkish-Cypriot family renowned with their restaurants, one of which is situated within the […]
20 November, 2009

Lara (Vakıflar) Beach

Lara Beach | North Cyprus Popular with expats is Lara (Vakıflar) Beach, 3km further along from Alagadi – Turtle Beach and signposted just before the large power station. There is no charge to park and swim. The somewhat scruffy dark […]
25 November, 2009

The Stone Grill

The Stone grill restaurant is located on the main coastal road of Lapta and provides its guests with a new concept of dining in North Cyprus. This modern restaurant with its smart décor, features a method of cooking which dates […]
30 November, 2009

Alesta Kebab

Located on the main Catalkoy road heading into Kyrenia harbor this is one of the best kebab houses on the island and is a “must visit” whilst in North Cyprus. This bright and fresh restaurant offers a lovely indoor restaurant […]
25 November, 2009

Passport Restaurant

This trendy restaurant chain is modern, bright and airy with a very plush feel and you’ll find them in the larger towns of Kyrenia & Famagusta The menu is based on fresh seasonal produce providing a very wide variety of […]