what to see?

life_n_death


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Message Posted:
08/11/2008 07:53

whats some good places to visit in cyprus. im already planning on visiting all the castles what else is good

flossie


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Message Posted:
08/11/2008 08:08

If you are going out the Guzelyurt way have a look at the Blue House (Mavi Kosk) Very interesting house which was owned by a GC gun runner and has been left in a time warp.

The old town of Farmagusta is worth a visit also. Lots to see.



flossie

The butler


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Message Posted:
08/11/2008 08:54

Hi,



If you are going over to Famagusta go and see the ruins at Salamis.

You can spend a full day there. make certain you have strong walking shoes or boots and sandwiches and drinks, if it is hot take a hat.

Also a trip down the Karpaz is worth doing at this time of year.



The Butlers wife

ianwfs


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Message Posted:
08/11/2008 09:15

Check out http://www.whatson-northcyprus.com



Ian

fire starter


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Message Posted:
08/11/2008 12:16

drive along the tank route for great views of the coast.



have a wander through the back streets in lefkosa , if old buildings are your thing.

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
08/11/2008 12:19

Go down to the Harbour in Girne. An old haunt of holiday makers that used to frequent the trnc.

life_n_death


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Message Posted:
08/11/2008 22:57

been to Mavi Kosk twice love that place

life_n_death


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Message Posted:
08/11/2008 22:59

planning on going to salamis didnt get a chance to go last time. ive been to Karpaz but didnt like it

life_n_death


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Message Posted:
08/11/2008 23:00

is the tank route where that broken tank is?

fire starter


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Message Posted:
09/11/2008 15:43

yes, on the road past st hilarions.

its lovely and cool up there in the summer, with fantastic views.

life_n_death


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Message Posted:
12/11/2008 14:33

anything good to see on the greek side

japal


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Message Posted:
12/11/2008 14:55

life n death re `anything good to see on the grek side`.. yeah ....the view to the north` lol

Littlenige



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Message Posted:
12/11/2008 15:08

they also have a great view of the flag on the hill

fire starter


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Message Posted:
12/11/2008 15:46

yes

i remember polis on the northern coast in the south, fantastic little village.

the troodos mountains are also worth a visit.

fire starter


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Message Posted:
13/11/2008 12:10

i agree suzanne,

people should make the most of both sides of the island when they visit.

Stewart


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Message Posted:
13/11/2008 16:08

Visit the Trodos mountains in the South



Also....Travel along the spine of mountain range in the North ( 2 parts ), I part is Old tank road, the other is Five finger to Esenteppe...both will not dissappoint.



Call in and have a drink at the Golf Club ( great location for a drink / meal ) and you do not have to be a member. ( Esenteppe )



Salamis is a must.



Bellapais Abbey is worth it ( half day only )

life_n_death


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Message Posted:
13/11/2008 17:13

i really want to visit salamis never been there.



i will be going to bellapais because we got family there.



ive been to the old tank road real nice highly recommend it. but not sure if i went to esenteppe.

life_n_death


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Message Posted:
13/11/2008 17:16

another thing i would like to see again is kantara castle. amazying views of the coastline and the mountains. only thing thats bad about it is getting there the roads are bad. anyone know of another way to get there?

Groucho



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Message Posted:
14/11/2008 06:23

If you are going to the Mavi Kosk (Blue Pavilion) please remember to take your passports... it's in the North but it's within the confines of an Army base and you need passports to handover on your way in and more importantly collect on your way out...