The most interesting places in Northern Cyprus
Less visited part of the island full of monuments
After the partition of Cyprus, tourism in the north controlled by Turkey almost disappeared. Although it has started to develop more strongly in recent years, there are still plenty of deserted places in the increasingly popular Northern Cyprus. Long, mostly sandy beaches are also attractive. The island has a number of important ancient and ancient monuments.
Famagusta
A rich old town surrounded by massive walls with Otel Castle
The old town of Famagusta will appeal to almost everyone with its architecture, monuments and, above all, the… continue reading
Salamis
One of the most impressive archeological sites in the world
About 7 km north of the center of Famagusta is an extensive archeological site. It is a complex of ancient… continue reading
Trip to the Karpas peninsula
The most deserted part of Northern Cyprus
After the violent partition of Cyprus in 1974, tourism in the north controlled by Turkey almost disappeared.… continue reading
Kantara Castle
The ruins of a crusader castle with stunning views
About 60 km northeast of Nicosia, at the beginning of the Karpaz Peninsula, is one of the three crusader… continue reading
Monastery of St. Barnabas
Preserved monastery and tomb of St. Barnabas
Just a few kilometers north of Famagusta, on the southernmost edge of the Salamis archeological site, in the… continue reading
Kyrenie (Girne)
An important port with a medieval castle
The city of Girne (Greek: Kyrenia) is located in the middle of the northern coast of Cyprus. In ancient times… continue reading
Othell Castle
The scene of Shakespeare's famous tragedy
On the coast of Famagusta, a beautifully restored fortress, called the Othello Citadel, rises above the… continue reading
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
The capital divided between the two states
Nicosia (Turkish Lefkoşa) is located approximately in the center of the island and is the capital and largest… continue reading
Varosha - a ghost town
A stately resort transformed into a ghost town
Famagusta is a well-known and very popular tourist area. In addition to the historic city, there are a number… continue reading
Golden beach
The most beautiful beach in Cyprus
Almost at the tip of the Karpaz Peninsula, on the southern coast, there is a deserted two-kilometer-long… continue reading
Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso)
A typical peaceful town with a large Greek minority
The town of Dipkarpaz (Greek Rizokaprpaso) is the northernmost town in Cyprus and the gateway to the Karpaz… continue reading
