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ABOUT NORTHERN CYPRUS 

Known as the ‘unspoiled jewel of the Mediterranean’, Northern Cyprus (known as TRNC, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) has retained all of its natural charm and beauty and offers a unique insight into a quality of life that most of us have only ever dreamed of. Northern Cyprus is unspoilt and untouched by commercialism. It's a land where you can get away from the crowds and discover miles of deserted golden sandy beaches. You can walk in beautiful mountains which are home to rare species of plant and wildlife.

Northern Cyprus is an enchanting land where a holiday will feel like a fairytale. 

Northern Cyprus consists of four major towns, the capital being Lefkosa (Nicosia), the other main town include Magosa (Famagusta) the country’s principal port; Girne (Kyrenia), the main tourist centre well known for its ancient 'horseshoe' harbour, and Guzelyurt the centre of the citrus fruit industry.

The British are genuinely welcomed and English is widely spoken and driving is on the left hand side of the road.

CLIMATE

The climate of the island is of an extreme Mediterranean type with hot summers and relatively cool, short winters. 

Boasting over 300 days of sunshine a year, the sea temperature is rarely below 16°C and rises to 28-30°C during summer months, making Northern Cyprus one of the healthiest places in the world in which to live.

Northern Cyprus is an excellent holiday destination, or even to spend the rest of your life there. 

SHOPPING 

There is an extensive range of consumer goods and services available throughout the island. Many of the popular imported brand names are readily available and can be found in local supermarkets. Fresh local produce can be purchased from a wide variety of markets and small stores. The cost of living in Northern Cyprus is much lower than in the UK.

HOW TO GET TO NORTHERN CYPRUS 

Flights are approximately 5 hours from Heathrow, Stansted,  Gatwick and Manchester in the summer months (in winter flights only depart from Heathrow, Stansted and Manchester) via Turkey to Ercan for details of flight schedules and fares please follow the link below or phone IAH Flight Holiday on 0871 855 2925 and ask for Tom. Please mention this website.

http://www.flightholiday.co.uk

MONEY

Each YTL is sub divided into 100 “New Kuruş” (YKr).

It is advisable to take either Sterling Travellers Cheques or cash, do not change large amounts into YTL as the Turkish currency has in the past been devalued frequently. Sterling and Euros are widely accepted.

GETTING ABOUT

Taxis are available for both local or long distance journeys, they are cheap by UK standards. There are local bus services which tend to be erratic. Hire cars are reasonably priced.

Travel to and from South Cyprus to North Cyprus

Visas are not required by EU Citizens when visiting Cyprus. A valid passport is required which has at least three months to run before it expires. Citizens of other countries should check any visa requirements.

Since May 2004 it has been possible for EU citizens to travel freely between North and South Cyprus.

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For further information please contact Peter Nicholls at Cyprus Holidays Villa Rentals  by e-mail or telephone 0044 (0)1908 614388