“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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The Altinkaya Holiday Village lies just under a mile East of Kyrenia close to the picturesque village of Bellapais and is run by a very hospitable Turkish Cypriot family. Many guests return to the Altinkaya Holiday Village year after year owing […]
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 […]
Carpenters Restaurant in Karaoglanoglu is recognized from the main road by its sign which is in the styled after the 1970’s pop group of the same name. This a family run restaurant whose members used to work in the carpentry […]
The Filling Station is situated at the end of the Lapta strip, opposite the Celebrity Hotel. This restaurant is the new venue of the popular Welsh couple Ruth and Tony, formally the managers of the Waterfront restaurant. This small restaurant […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rivada is an unassuming little restaurant serving mouth watering traditional fish & chips. The restuarant is situated on the main Alsancak road heading towards Lapta. A friendly waiter will welcome you to your seat, and you can choose from either […]
Throughout the ages, in many cultures and religions, the evil eye figure has been considered as a powerful symbol to defy and conquer evil forces. It is believed that the evil eye amulet will break and deflect negative and bad […]
Lacem restaurant is situated in Alsancak heading up towards the Sunny Lane School. This is another of the ‘new breed’ restaurants that have opened up to accommodate the growing tourist trade. It has a large and airy feel to it […]
Di Figaro restaurant stands very proud in its location in Karaoglanoglu. As you arrive through the ornate wrought iron gates you will be impressed at the grandness of the building. A number of classic cars are dotted around the car […]