Kyrenia
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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
Bellapais Abbey | Kyrenia The Abbey of Bellapais has drawn visitors to the island of Cyprus since medieval times when the abbey was built. From the pilgrims who trod the ancient paths in search of a miracle through to the […]
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
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
Altinkaya Holiday Village | Kyrenia Situated one mile east of Kyrenia, just over two miles from the beautiful village of Bellapais, ALTINKAYA is managed by a hospitable Turkish-Cypriot family renowned with their restaurants, one of which is situated within the […]
30 November, 2009
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 […]
25 October, 2009
This old church is now almost a total ruin, but it is the only church in Kyrenia of any historical interest. It is to be found in the narrow back street immediately behind the harbour almost opposite the rear entrance […]
4 November, 2009
Called Pentadactylos in Greek. Beshparmak in Turkish, and Five Fingers in English. These are the three names by which the mountain range, that runs parallel to the north coast, are known, and there is one particular part of the range […]
2 November, 2009
Bellapais Monastery Village | Bellapais | Kyrenia Bellapais Monastery Village is located at the foot of the Five Finger Mountain Range with panoramic views of Kyrenia Town and its new harbour. The Hotel is situated approximately 2 miles from Kyrenia […]
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 […]