North Cyprus Holidays

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North Cyprus: more holiday per square inch!

North Cyprus may only be a small country, but packed into its rugged mountains, sandy beaches, ancient sites and unspoilt countryside is more holiday value per square inch than any other Mediterranean holiday destination!

North Cyprus holidays: your hot choice

Let’s face it, most of us just love to holiday in the sun, and North Cyprus basks in over 300 days of pure blue-skied Mediterranean sunshine. Combine this with friendly locals, stunning scenery, great food and low prices, and you’ll see why a Northern Cyprus holiday is something rather special.

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Relaxing has never been so easy

From the minute you step off your North Cyprus flight, you feel like you’re on holiday in North Cyprus. The air is warm and dry, filled with the scents of the Mediterranean, yet the country is also surprisingly familiar! North Cyprus traffic drives on the left, and all road signs are the standard international signs you’ll know from home. Once you’ve collected your North Cyprus car hire, and chatted to the car hire staff (who will speak excellent English, as most North Cypriots do) you can head out of Ercan international airport, into the delights of North Cyprus.  Soon, you’ll be enjoying the lack of traffic on modern roads, passing through unspoilt countryside on your way to your North Cyprus holiday accommodation. Nowhere is very far on the island of North Cyprus, so within an hour of collecting your luggage, you could be sitting back with a glass of wine, admiring the view from your North Cyprus hotel or villa balcony.

Remember that you can arrange flights to Larnaca and then arrange your car hire from Larnaca Airport and drive to North Cyprus easily.

North Cyprus holidays: where ancient and modern mix

When you choose a North Cyprus holiday, you be discovering a country where history is literally under your feet, yet with every modern convenience at your fingertips. New North Cyprus holiday hotels are built with comfort and relaxation in mind, from cool, inviting swimming pools to cosy bars, enticing restaurants to relaxing balconies. Modern North Cyprus villas for rent are often built to maximise their magnificent views, complemented by spacious rooms that you’ll just want to sit back and relax in. Yet, venture out into the towns and you’ll discover shops nestling in old buildings, or perhaps a lively bar in the cellars under the streets. Turkish Cypriots are proud of their island home, and they just love to share it all with you on your holiday in Northern Cyprus. Just ask them about their history, or perhaps the best place to eat; most Turkish Cypriots speak English very well, and always want to practice!

North Cyprus beach holidays; spoilt for choice

Love clean, sandy beaches that stretch for miles? On your North Cyprus holiday, you’ll be spoilt for choice. On holiday in North Cyprus, there are literally dozens of great beaches where you can lie back and let the sound of the waves lull away your cares. Chances are, you’ll be sharing miles of golden sands with just a few others – and the odd hatching turtle!

Holidays in North Cyprus: more than just sunshine

There is so much to do, you’ll want to plan your Northern Cyprus holiday to make the most of it all! Tear yourself away from the spotless beaches and you can explore forested mountains, where cool breezes play amongst the ruins of ancient monasteries. Play Crusader on your North Cyprus holiday in dramatic ruined castles, fought over by Richard the Lionheart and the Venetians, and where eagles soar far beneath you. Or step back in time during your holiday on Northern Cyprus, at ancient temples, where Romans and Greeks made their offerings to the gods.

North Cyprus: food for the gods

Nothing shows the amazing mix of Mediterranean and Byzantine influence in this country than North Cyprus food. The traditional tastes of the Mediterranean are all here, such as fish so fresh it’s almost flapping served with vegetables straight from the fields of North Cyprus. Then there’s the meze, an ideal North Cyprus holiday selection of dishes designed to tickle the taste buds and delight the eye. Turkish influences are evident on any Northern Cyprus holiday, especially when your favourite restaurant serves up tasty dishes such as börek, hot pastries stuffed with spinach, cheese or meat that simply melt in the mouth. For a real taste of Turkish cuisine, sit at any café during the day and have a dark Turkish coffee or a glass of wine, accompanied by an indulgently sticky pastry such as baklava. Remember to take home a box or six of genuine Turkish Delight, a really tasty reminder of a fabulous North Cyprus holiday!

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Get active on your North Cyprus holiday

Take a North Cyprus holiday, and feel the adrenaline rush! Ride the waves in great water sports, dive beneath then in scuba gear to explore wreaks and walls, or play the round of your life at the new Esentepe international golf course. Ride the thermals with the birds and paraglide from mountain to coast, or drive the family mad with your tales of spills and thrills on the go-kart track.

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