Turkey unveiled a `world first` this week to give North Cyprus the most precious gift of life-water.

Water from Alakopru Dam will be carried to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus(TRNC) in pipes placed under water.

The ground-breaking ceremony for the Dum , part of a project to carry potable and irrigation water from Turkey to the TRNC, took place in Anamur in the southern province of Mersin on Monday.

The ceremony was attented by TRNC President Dervis Eroglu, TRNC Prime Minister Irsen Kucuk, TRNC Agriculture Minister Zorlu Tore and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Water from the Alakopru Dam will be carried to the TRNC in pipes placed under water. Once completed 75 million cubic meters of water reach North cyprus’is shores per year under the project.

Pipes will be laid in the sea, 250 metres under water, and 2.83 square metres of water will flow through them per second.

İt is the biggest investment project of Turkey’s State Water Works and is due to be completed in 2014.

The Turkish prime minister said this week that the was a project of global scale.

Erdogan said construction of the dam was a remarkable project that would carry water to a very far destination with a method to be implemented in the world for the first time.

Erdogan said that carrying water from turkey to TRNC had been the dream of many government in the past, and the first step to achieve such goal had been taken with an agreement signed last july.

The dam will not only provide TRNC with water, but it would also generate electricity and would be used in the irrigation of the fields in Anamur region.

Pointing to TRNC’s importance for Turkey, Erdogan said:TRNC is not only a relative and brother, but it also has a unique place in our hearts. Despite all obstacles and embargoes, TRNC has managed to stand on its feet and made the world feeel its presence. We have supported TRNC’s glorious cause under all circumstances and will continue to do so”.

Erdogan also said the Alakopru Dam project showed the world that Turkish Cypriot were not and would never be left alone.

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The North Cyprus Society for the Protection of Birds and Nature (Kuskor) held its first bird watching field trip last Saturday, raising 325 TL for the organisation.

The trip saw members and guests visit several spots in the TRNC on “flight path to europe”., and ended the excursion at a traditional Cypriot restaurant in Ginyeli.

Brain Little, MBE, was the expert guide for the day. He has been bird watching for more than 60 years. Falcons, Marsh, harriers, Cetti’s warblers, green dippers, dabchicks and many other type of bird were sighed during the day.

Further trips are planned, and people wishing to register their interest in taking part should e-mail info@ kuskor’org, or wisit the society’s website at www.kuskor.org/en/home

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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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Almond Holiday Village, is a friendly, relaxing family run complex surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens filled with fruit trees. It is located near a beautiful little Village called Alsancak which     is based on the slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains and is only 8 miles west of the glorious historical town of Kyrenia. Almond village is also only a 10 minute walk to a tranquil sandy beach and 2 minute walk to the main road where you have the access the buses travelling all over North Cyprus.  the complex of 26 villas, 18 one bedroom villas and 8 two bedroom villas 7 hotel rooms. All villas are safe from noise pollution as the Almond is situated 200 metres from the main road.  Each has split air-condition., well aquipped kitchen with refrigerator and kettle, shower/WC, lounge with TV and telephone and private fully furnished terraces all facing the pool with panoramic mountain or grape vines. Cooking facilities are available on request.  Hotel rooms have fascinating views of the Kyrenia Mountains and Mediterranean Sea. Each has split air-con., TV, telephone, kettle refrigerator, balcony and en-suite facilities.

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Exotic Hotel is a family business which started providing services to North Cyprus Tourism in May of 1999. The hotel is built close to the small fishing  village of Bogaz(Trikomo) in  the Karpaz region which has the historical structures that  draw the greatest attraction.           The rooms of the hotel are   furnished with satellite TV, a mini bar, a telephone, a hair dryer and a safe for valuables. Four of the 22 rooms are suites, 16 are standard rooms with baths and 2 are with showers.

The rooms have a view of the sea and so does the restaurant where open buffet breakfast is served in the morning and live music is provided for your entertainment in the evenings while you have your dinner. The hotel also has a pool and with the day long animations you will sense the warmth of North Cyprus sun and hospitality.

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