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Zafer Burnu
Posted under Karpaz Peninsula by Lavinia Neville Smith
Zafer Burnu | Karpaz
Continue along the track that goes through the monastery complex and the far end of the island is only a few minutes drive away. The breeze that never fails to cool, even on the hottest day, ruffles the two flags that fly from a high rock, while sea birds ride the thermals...
The Royal British Legion – Kyrenia
Posted under Cyprus Life, Kyrenia, Living in North Cyprus, North Cyprus, North Cyprus Charities, To Do & See by Lavinia Neville Smith
This year for the very first time in North Cyprus the annual Poppy Day appeal collection will be organised by the Royal British Legion (Kyrenia Branch) in conjunction with the British Residents Society. In previous years collections for this charity have been run only by the BRS. However...
Altinkaya Holiday Village Reviews – Kyrenia, North Cyprus
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 to the friendly atmosphere and staff where nothing...
Zeytinlik Olive Festival
Posted under Community News, Cyprus Life, Kyrenia, Living in North Cyprus, North Cyprus, To Do & See, Tourism by Lavinia Neville Smith
There are many festivals held across the island during the year that celebrate the abundance of agricultural products for which Cyprus is famous.
Depending on the season and governed by the area in which particular crops are grown, there are festivals extolling the merits of the Orange and other...
North Cyprus Destinations – Guzelyurt & Lefke
Posted under Guzelyurt and Lefke, History, Living in North Cyprus, North Cyprus, Tourism by Lavinia Neville Smith
The areas around Guzelyurt/Morphou and Lefke/Lefka have for many years been known as the fruit basket of Cyprus, and it is a predominantly agricultural area. This great, green fertile expanse of land produces an abundance of citrus in all its many varieties; as well as soft fruits such as...
North Cyprus – Destination Nicosia (South)
Posted under History, Living in North Cyprus, Nicosia, North Cyprus, Tourism, Walking & Rambling by Lavinia Neville Smith
For information and history on North Nicosia - Please see Destination - Nicosia (North)
If it were not for the desolate divide that bisects this city into almost equal halves, there would be little to differentiate between the two sectors. There are mosques, churches and museums. There are old...
