can you swim at xmas in north cyprus

lilaclady


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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 13:48

i was thinking of having a christmas holiday is it too cold for swimming as this is what i like to do also i tried to e mail ironhorseturk about accomodation but it kept coming back does anyone know who this is

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 13:52

lilaclady,



ironhorseturk is Yorgozlou on Cyprus 44.



Swimming I would say not in the pool and only in the sea if you are very brave. Just my opinion as I am sure lots of people swim all year round.



Chris

lilaclady


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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 13:59

thanks chris have tried to e mail him again i cant do it on here as i dont have enough credits thank you for the advice i am coming on sep 1st to look for a long term let where is the best place to meet people for chats

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 14:08

I stay at the Pia Bella over Christmas some people have used the outdoor pool on sunny days, not something that has appealed to me though. The loungers and towels are still available around the pool.

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 14:19

lilaclady,



Which area will you be staying?



Chris

bazzagirl


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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 14:30

whe i lived there i swan in the sea in december, it was pleasantly mild. the pool unless heated may be a bi too cold x

Biggles


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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 14:35

We always swim up to and around Christmas time, but not in January/Feburary.

Pipie


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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 14:37

Christmas day last year swimming in the sea !!

dinner-dave


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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 15:03

in the real world its far far to cold to swim in either the sea or the pool in december..



or oct, nov, jan feb or march for that matter.

Pipie


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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 15:19

Swim every year without fail in the Sea and pool Oct , have done for years.

lilaclady


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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 17:21

i will be staying in tatlisu in september if other members want to meet for a chat

Navek



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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 17:48

Hi lilaclady,

We had neighbours over from Moscow last year,

they were swimming in their outdoor pool on 1st Jan, Esentepe.

Depends how game you are

Navek

Glasbury


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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 17:57

I stay at the Ship Inn over Christmas and the New Year period and last year quite a few people were using the outdoor pool.

sienna


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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 18:52

brrrrr must be their thick skin )))

jimbob433



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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 18:53

if i can swim in the clyde on new years day im sure the med would be much better

negativenick


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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 19:03

mess 8 - pippie, you must have an awful lot of body hair thats all i can say..........

Pipie


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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 19:21

Nah !! just no wimp !! LOL

styliana85


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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 19:40

no way. after november its freeeezing )

beeches


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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 19:51

The answer to the title of this thread is - yes if you are very stupid

phylray



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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 20:05

That's just your opinion beeches! I think they are fit and brave and admire them!

There were British girls swimming in the sea on 1st January 2000 in the Karpaz as I

witnessed, and a German man for a short time. It was cold but they wanted to do it

and it was a warm day and water was a gorgeous colour. I swim in pool until early Nov.

and sea is slightly warmer.

Tenakoutou



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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 20:29

Bring a dry-suit and you'll be goodo!

Blackbird



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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 20:43

....far too cold for me...

BizziLizzi


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Message Posted:
14/08/2011 21:03

I have swum in November but it has been more of an endurance test! Last week of Oct. for me.



What nobody has mentioned is that the sea can be rough in winter and there are currents round rocks and with no lifeguards and empty beaches you need to think about safety - certainly dont go alone. Also facilities are closed (changing rooms etc.) and the beaches arent cleaned, usually after Oct. and a lot of sea grass and, sadly. nasty rubbish gets washed up.



Weather cant be guaranteed in autumn /winter but Christmas is often sunny and wonderful for walks and exploring.



Not for sitting about after a swim though! If you want to swim and are tough best thing is to stay at a place with chalets near the pool, so you can have a hot shower and change immediately afterwards