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Old Kyrenia and the Venetian Harbour
Posted under Kyrenia on Monday, 30 November 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
Kyrenia, with its picturesque harbour and adjacent castle is called the “Jewel of Cyprus”. It is, quite simply, exquisite!
The town was probably founded circa tenth century BC and was one of the original city kingdoms. Its position on the north coast made it the ideal place to develop a...
North Cyprus Cuisine
Posted under North Cyprus on Sunday, 29 November 2009 by David Hillier
North Cyprus Cuisine
Northern Cyprus offers a large selection of good quality restaurants offering international cuisine to cater for everyones tastes. The main cuisine served in Northern Cyprus is Turkish orientated.
There are many local restaurants on the Island that serve traditional "meze"....
Lambousa, City site and Roman period fish tanks
Posted under Kyrenia on Tuesday, 24 November 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
Continuing westwards from Kyrenia, pass the turning to the left signposted Alsancak, soon on the right there is a sign for the Mare Monte Hotel. At present this hotel is closed and undergoing restoration, however the drive to the hotel is the best route to take in order to access the Lambousa fish...
Karaman Village
Posted under Kyrenia on Tuesday, 24 November 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
Karaman Village | North Cyprus
About 3 miles (4km) west of Kyrenia, and set high it the upper reaches of the mountain slopes looking down over Karaoglanoglu, is the picture-postcard-pretty village of Karaman.
To drive to the village, take the road west from Kyrenia and then the signposted road...
Antiphonitis Monastery
Posted under Kyrenia on Sunday, 22 November 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
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, and the drive through the mountains is quite spectacular as...
Geographical Outline
Posted under North Cyprus on Sunday, 22 November 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
Cyprus is the most eastern of the Mediterranean islands it has a total area of approximately 3,572 square miles, with 486 miles of coastline. North Cyprus covers a total land area of 1,357 square miles, nearly one third of the island. It is 150 miles wide and 40 miles deep at its extreme...
