A taste of the North! What would you do?

AndyR



Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 317

Message Posted:
10/03/2011 10:50

Here's the challenge .....

You have 2 full days and a car. You want to show a new visitor to the North around. How would you plan your time so that the visitor gets a real feel for the TRNC, both sights and culture? Where would you stay for your one night?

As many of you live there and know the area very well I'm hoping that you'll come up with a few ideas that aren't on the normal tourist hit-lists!

stilluvithere



Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 765

Message Posted:
10/03/2011 11:05

I would head east on the new road past Esentepe, keep on the coast road and go to Kantara castle for superb views. Head on towards the Karpaz, stop for lunch in Yeni Erenkoy. Drive through Dipkarpaz and then all the way to the monastary and on to the tip. Come back and stay the night in one of the hotels near Yeni Erenkoy, Balci Plaza. Early breakfast and head to Salamis, go to the walled city in Famagusta for some more culture and lunch. If you have the time and the energy go into the centre of old Nicosia. Back over the mountains for dinner. I guess as you only have 2 days then you are showing tourists around so dinner in the harbour. Not the best food but it has to be done.

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
10/03/2011 11:08

It depends on the visitor's age,and what they like.

Most of my visitors like the "touristic"parts.

Cetainly I try and take them to the Karpaz.I leisurely drive along the coastal road,stopping at delightful coffee places,take in Buffento castle,see the golden beaches as you head to Dipkarpaz.Then make for Burhan's place on the Karpaz.Stay the night in the beach hut !!!Look out for donkeys and beautiful birds.

Mike

AndyR



Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 317

Message Posted:
10/03/2011 11:12

Mikelapta, good point!

She's middle aged, loves beautiful views, history and walking. hates loud music and crowds!

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11280

Message Posted:
10/03/2011 11:14

I agree with most tips in msg 2, but the map below may give you even more details for a stunning route on your way to the Karpaz:

▶ [ http://www.allcrusades.com/bb_webpages_03/18_charity_1/tekst.html ].

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11280

Message Posted:
10/03/2011 11:16

RE msg 4, AndyR: Historical Walks: ▶ [ http://is.gd/i5FGL/Program_of_MCF_Historical_Walks ].

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
10/03/2011 11:26

St. Hilarion, Bellapais, Karpas(z) beaches, Salamis Famagusta city walls and Nicosia city walls where the 'north' overlooks the south in the old Armenian Qtr..



THAT will cover the complexities and your guests will fly home exhausted

AndyR



Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 317

Message Posted:
10/03/2011 11:48

Thanks for the tips everyone, some good food for thought there!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
10/03/2011 12:01

I totally agree with message 2. In fact I'm going to do that now in a couple of months when it's warmer.