Visiting North Cyprus for the first time in April

malper


Joined: 28/02/2012
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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 13:27

We are visiting North Cyprus for the first time in April. We are staying in Alsancak and I am looking for advice on the best places to visit, best restaurants etc. Any help would be appreciated

rickheff


Joined: 14/01/2009
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 13:51

for restaurants i would suggest Ibelli (Italian) and Efendi House(International) both in the turkish quarter of kyrenia. also House opposite the Colony Hotel in kyrenia. these are the best 3 in kyrenia by far.

difficult to suggest places to visit without knowing your tastes

Earlybird


Joined: 28/04/2009
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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 13:56

For tyraditional Turkish Cypriot food and a warm welcome and a very reasonable price you won't got wrong with Ikimiz in Girne



http://ikimiz-kyrenia.com/

Earlybird


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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 13:58

Sorry that should have read 'traditional' and you won't 'go' wrong. Cold fingers!

malper


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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 14:56

I have some Turkish friends in England and I am very partial to all traditional Turkish dishes, so I guess I am looking for restaurants that serve local dishes

malper


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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 14:56

Thanks very much for the link. The restaurant looks great, and everything on the menu looks very appetising.



Thanks again

Earlybird


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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 15:04

Pleased to help. Fatma and Latife will make you very welcome. Enjoy!

segmen


Joined: 05/12/2008
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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 16:17

Dont forget to visit magical St Hilarion Castle Malper...You will be glag that you did..Enjoy the sunshine

crofter


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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 16:37

The Archway Restaurant at Zeytinlik......true Cypriot hospitality and food.



Silver Rocks at Lapta is a 'one stop' venue for a day out. Owned and run by a Cypriot family the food is excellent, the location fantastic, there is a large sea water pool and access to the sea to swim.



A visit to the Mavi Kiosk [Guzelyurt/Sadrazamkoy way] is a good day out [remember to take your passports].



We now have a new marina at Yeni Erenkoy if you are interested in this sort of thing. The Karpaz is a must and you will see wonderful beaches there. There are many places in the Karpaz to stay overnight that are reasonably priced and offer you a Cypriot experience.



Enjoy your holiday.

vadiev


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 204

Message Posted:
28/02/2012 16:58

As you're staying in Alsancak please try the Tervetuloa hotel/restaurnat for their local dishes are magnificent and include a great number of meze starter plates.

malper


Joined: 28/02/2012
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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 17:42

Thanks for this I will be sure to try it

malper


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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 17:45

Thank you for all of this information. We will try as many of these places as we can.

BizziLizzi


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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 18:04

The problem is Kyrenia (Girne) and surroundings are not only the centre of the tourist trade, but are also where most of the expatriate population live , so it is becoming less and less representative of true Cyprus and the Cypriots , except in little known spots.



Last time I visited (which admittedly was while ago) Güzelyurt was much more Cypriot and even Lefkoşa (Nicosia) and Gazimağusa (Famagusta) have a more Cypriot flavour. And as an earlier poster said the Karpas is a "must".



In Girne area go to see the Wednesday Bazaar (Çarsamba Pazar) on Wed. mornings and you should of course also see Bellapaise (of "Bitter Lemons" fame) - that has been sadly tourisised but cant spoil the Monastery and picturesque buildings and breathtaking views.

AngelaT


Joined: 25/04/2011
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Message Posted:
28/02/2012 19:32

Totally agree with previous posters. The Karpaz is a must.



There are so many places to visit. Apart from the lovely St. Hilarion Castle there are also Kantara and Buffavento Castles to explore. Bellapais is nearby and worth a visit. It is very pretty and has a beautiful old monastery. If you are a history buff like me you will also probably like Salamis and Famagusta. I really liked the old part of Nicosia and the ancient Vuni Palace, which has amazing views.



I am over in April too. Can't wait! Enjoy your holiday!