Kyrenia
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25 October, 2009
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 […]
24 November, 2009
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 […]
30 October, 2009
Part of the prestigious Accor Group, the Mercure Hotel in North Cyprus opened in 2006, combining modern architecture with traditional motifs and luxurious interiors, for a unique style that mirrors the natural beauty of North Cyprus. Set on a stunning […]
26 October, 2009
Clearly signposted from Kyrenia, this is a castle built on three distinct levels, each one designed to be self-sufficient and self-contained. Although it was not exempt from the ravages of war, and was besieged during the 13th C when an […]
24 November, 2009
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 […]
5 November, 2009
Buses Buses are normally minibuses locally know as Kombos or Dolmus. There routes mainly cover the main towns Kyrenia,Nicosia and Famagusta and larger local villages. The buses do not normally have a schedule and normally run every 10-20 minutes […]
25 October, 2009
Lusignan Round Tower | Kyrenia Old Kyrenia was surrounded by walls with fortified towers. The best preserved of these is the only complete tower known as The Round Tower. It is on the right of the high street heading westwards […]
25 October, 2009
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 […]
29 October, 2009
Malpas Hotel | Kyrenia Inheriting its name from a nearby church, the Malpas Hotel & Casino is set impressively on the hills of the charming Catalkoy village. A commitment to the highest-standards of quality and service are combined with a […]
30 October, 2009
Merit Crystal Cove | North Cyprus The Five Star Merit Crystal Cove Hotel & Casino is situated on the North Cyprus part of beatiful island Cyprus, between five fingers Mountains and Mediterrenean Sea. While you are enjoying your holiday at […]