Let curiosity be your guide in this unhurried city of great character
Lefkoşa is the capital and the largest city of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which has a population of around 73,000. Home to the main government headquarters and foreign representatives, it is also the seat for the United Nations and the European Commission offices.
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Land of sandy beaches and romantic Levantine-style town
The eastern coastal area of Gazimağusa Bay is one long, very fine beach with excellent facilities and clean, safe bathing and snorkelling.
This harbour town is a fantastic destination for summer holidays as the bay itself is an expanse of golden sands.
It is also very close to the old town, an “outdoor m...
Charming Venetian harbour town backed by dramatic wooded hills
The long northern coastline is backed by the Beşparmak (Five Finger) Mountains with their dramatic wooded slopes and craggy summits. Sandy beaches and rocky coves await discovery along the shore and the Venetian harbour town of Girne (Kyrenia) sits in the centre in all its considerable beauty.
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Fragrant citrus groves and tantalising farmers’ markets
Meaning `beautiful country' in Turkish, Güzelyurt is famed for its fragrant citrus groves and fresh markets selling an array of local produce. Located in the West of North Cyprus, this market town is no ordinary tourist destination, as you can enjoy a wonderfully slow pace of life in beautiful rustic surroundings. Güzelyurt is also fa...
Spectacular unspoilt landscape where turtles roam and dreams are made
In the East, in the district of Iskele, the finger of the Karpaz Panhandle points to
Syria.
This is both a remote and astoundingly beautiful landscape with deserted beaches and ancient villages with once-grand basilicas, tombs and ruins which bear testament to the area’s glorious past.
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