Summer holidays in North Cyprus
A less ordinary life? Summer holidays in North Cyprus are like a lullaby before a dream. It is as if the Mediterranean wanted to keep this magnificent island a closely guarded secret, and it has been described in glowing terms by many writers and critics; ‘the hidden jewel in the crown of the Mediterranean’, ‘the Mediterranean as it used to be’, ‘a corner of heaven on earth’… the list seems endless.
Cradled by the warm blue waters of the Mediterranean, the north coast of the island is protected by the magnificent Kyrenia mountain range. Just inland, majestic peaks provide protection and shelter, and are home to beautiful villages where time seems to stand still forever. Of these, Bellapais is probably the best known. Home to a truly spectacular abbey, its narrow winding streets are dotted with great places to eat. Bellapais was the home of writer Lawrence Durrell in the 1950s and was the setting for his humorous and heartwarming novel, The Bitter Lemons of Cyprus.
Kyrenia itself is located on the north coast and is a wonderful location and area from which to explore the beauty of the island. Holidays in Kyrenia are a must and Kyrenia hotels have a lot to offer, especially in terms of variety. From huge resorts like Acapulco Chipre to small family hotels like Hideaway Chipre, Pia Bella Hotel and Altinkaya Hotel, the area is a treasure trove of places to stay. Not to mention places to eat, as a holiday in Kyrenia would not be complete without visiting some of the many restaurants and tavernas it contains.
Northeast of Cyprus is the Karpas Peninsula. Even more intact than the rest of the island, as seems even possible; here is a place of stunning scenic beauty. At around 80 kilometers long and up to 20 kilometers wide, the area is sparsely populated. Here, the wild donkeys that roam the land seem to outnumber the population, and the ones that like it here are scattered in small towns where even the most modern farmers think of a tractor as a novelty and are more likely to plow the land. with horses. -pulled machinery.
On the east coast, near the beginning of Karpas, lie the remains of the Roman city of Salamis. Almost unbelievable on the sheer scale of the site, much remains to be explored and excavated beneath the soft sands. However, the already visible amount of walking that can be done is impressive. A few kilometers along the coast you reach the town of Famagusta. The magnificent beaches here have long been enjoyed as a vacation spot for both locals and visitors to North Cyprus, and Famagusta hotels have become well known and loved by many.
In general, North Cyprus has so much to offer visitors that it is almost impossible to describe the variety and beauty of summer holidays in North Cyprus. But one thing is for sure. Whether you’re visiting Kyrenia, Bellapais, or one of the many other fabled locations, this is one place you’ll want to return to again and again. Take a holiday in North Cyprus soon. Rumor has it that they want North Cyprus to go back to heaven and this is what the angels whisper!