Northern Cyprus – 'The Jewel of the Mediterranean'
Northern Cyprus makes an ideal holiday destination, with activities to suit everyone young and old, with glorious sandy beaches in between the blue Mediterranean Sea and the stunning Kyrenia mountains. There are many ancient historical sites to explore and turtle watching.
Surprisingly, amongst all this serenity and natural beauty, Northern Cyprus has another, more lively side. There are over 300 restaurants, tavernas and bistros on the island. For the more adventurous, there is surprisingly good choice of activities, attractions and organized tours. A holiday in Northern Cyprus can be a diverse as you want it to be.
North Cyprus is a virtually crime free island and is very safe for all ages, you can still leave your car door open and not have to worry. The locals in North Cyprus are of a very hospitable and genuine nature.
The island is famously known as a corner of earth touched by heaven, an un-spoilt jewel of the mediterranean.
Northern Cyprus has plenty to offer in terms of things to do, there are many ancient historical sites to explore and turtle watching as well as wind surfing, sailing, scuba diving, jet skiing, hiking, paragliding, fishing, ice skating, go-karting, bowling, golf, fitness and spa etc..
For golfing fans, there is also the prestigous 18 hole championship Korineum golf course and country club is suitated in between the five finger mountain and the coast with stunning view of the mediterranean sea on the one side and the mountain on the other.
It is well known fact that North Cyprus is a wonderful place in every season. Every season is different on our island. You don't wake up to the day, so much as wake up into a dream world. The dream world that is made up of the colours of the rainbow. Despite of its rich and diverse historical and culture heritage North Cyprus has magnificent natural beauty. The richness of the flora partly explained by the uniqueness of the Mediterranean climate. About 1900 linds of flowering plants including gramineae grasses grow wild in North Cyprus. There are 19 different types of flora which occur here and no where else in the world.
For about one hundred million years, our waters have been visited by the green (chelonia mydas) and the logger head (caretta carettas) turtles. The green turtle only nests in Cyprus, south east turkey and sometimes in Israel. These fascinating creatures come ashore on the deserted beaches of North Cyprus between May and august to nest, and after sunset, the adult females make their way up the beach to find suitable nesting place where they lay between 65 and 110 eggs. Up to thirty percent of all green turtles nest on the coast line of North Cyprus. Group of ecologists and students have been observing and helping to protect these rare animals from extinction for a number of years.
North Cyprus Beaches
North Cyprus is proud to offer crystal clear beaches that one can hardly
find anywhere else in the Mediterranean , it has varied coastline and
amenities for swimmers, luxurious beaches of large hotels or remote
ones lost behind dunes. On the east coast between Famagusta
and Bogaz, a golden beach stretches for about 15miles. By contrast on
the north coast on either side of Kyrenia,
there are cosy beaches with bars and sports facilities. Further more
isolated creeks decorate the landscape for nearly 20 miles. It is possible
for water lovers to enjoy swimming for about 8 months of the year, and
also enjoying diving, sailing, snorkeling, windsurfing, waterskiing.
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