NORTHERN CYPRUS A TREKKING PARADISE
Many hiking and trekking tours are made in Kyrenia city that lies at the skirts of Besparmak (five finger ) mountain range. North Cyprus has been described as a ”corner of earth touched by heaven” where mass tourism is still not heard of.
There is much of historic interest, breathtaking scenery and possibly the most hospitable hosts in the Mediterranean. Summer temperatures can rise to 28 with 12 hours of sun. Walking in the famous mountain ranges of the Northern Cyprus is both an exciting and rewarding Proposition. By getting away from populated areas, you can enjoy the wide-open spaces and natural attractions of a region to the full. North Cyprus in spring time is an absolute delight, when many kinds of wild flowers can be seen in the mountains, valleys, along the coast roads, around the reservoirs and castles.
Over 31 different species of wild orchids have been identified in Northern Cyprus, among them, the endemic Cyprus Bee Orchid.
Some sites of note which you might wish to visit on your rest days Guzelyurt to the west of the island. The St Mamas Church and archaeological museum followed by the mosaics at soli and the
Place of Vouni. Eastwards, Esentepe and visit to Monastery of Antiphonitis.
Ancient Salamis and Famagusta followed by the Royal Tombs, where the Cyprus warbler can often be seen, Crusader Castle of St.Hilarion and Bellapais Abbey… An abundant variety of orchids can be seen in some of these locations.
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Kuskor, the north Cyprus Bird and Nature Preservation Association, was established in 1990 .It was established to protect the wildlife and especially the existence of birds but also provides training to educational institutions and the public in general, and organizes related activities.
1-Cyprus Wheatear (Oenanthe cypriaca)
In North Cyprus, 373 types of endemic, local and migratory bird species have been determined. Cyprus, which is on the North-South migration route, is known for this characteristic as it allows the opportunity to observe many number of birds. In addition, the internationally important salt lakes in Larnaca and Agrotur (Akrotiri) are also an important factor in why so many birds are seen on the island.
The ecology of orhids is a complex topic as the flowers themselves. Orchids have a large habitat diversity and can be found almost anywhere in the world, especially in tropical and warm temperate regions. Many orchids live on other plants, on decayed material or independent as usual plants.