Inhabited and governed by the Cypriot Turks, and isolated from the Southern Greek Side of island for over 35 years. North Cyprus is probably the most beautiful region of the entire island. The sandy beaches along Famagusta Bay and the wild Karpasia(Karpas) peninsula attract thounds of tourists , although there are still for fewer here than in Southern Cyprus. the hearth of region is North Nicosia, home to over one third of the population of North Cyprus.
Most hotels and facilities can be found on the northern side of the Pentadaktylos mountains, whose rugged peaks contrast with the azure of the sea. Kyrenia(Girne) has a charming yatch harbour, one of the most attractive in the Mediterranean, with a vast, old castle recalling the time the island was under Byzantine rule. Nearby, on the Northern slopes of the Pentadaktylos range (Besparmak). Lies the most beautiful village in Cyprus-Bellapais, with the romantic ruins of a Gothic abbey. Nearby St Hilarion Castle is one of three fortresses in North Cyprus, alongside the castles of Buffavento and Kantara.
The western plains in the vicinity of Morfou(Guzelyurt), are planted with citrus orchards. Wedged between the mountains and the blue sea are the archaeological excavation sites of Soli and ruins of the Persian Palace, located on top of Vouni Hill.
Numerous fascinating relics from the Lusignan, Venetian and Ottoman eras are enclosed by the Venetian wals of North Nicosia. Old Famagusta, full of Gothic remains, is equally interesting, with its Othello’s Tower and several fascinating historic relics close by- including ancient Salamis(the island’s first capital), as well as Enkomi, and St Barnabas Monastery.
Nature lovers will be enchanted by the Karpasia Peninsula, inhabited by tortoises and feral donkey and boasting nearly 60 species of orchid.
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