Cyprus is an island country in the eastern mediterranean and the third largest island in the mediterranean. From a historical tour of famagusta and salamis ruins to the natural beauty of the karpaz peninsula and the unique opportunity to visit the last divided capital in the world, nicosia. Walkers keen to know more about cyprus and try some walks beyond the scope of this book may like to visit. The walk commences at cape korucam, the far western tip of the peninsular and takes us along the ridge of the entire kyrenia mountain chain to cape zafer at the very tip of the karpaz. Walking in north cyprus exodus 8 days from kyrenia to. North cyprus, with its picturesque scenery, friendly welcome and fascinating history is the perfect destination for a fantastic walking holiday. The author, alison dowey, has lived in the village of alsancak for a number of years and is a keen walker herself. To experience the real beauty of these exotic flowers, we are able to offer guided orchid walks during the flowering season in spring. Selfguided day walks in north cyprus in north cyprus. Read our guide to the top walking routes in cyprus, maps and highlights from the troodos mountains to the crusader castles such as buffavento castle and st. Guidebook detailing 44 walks in cyprus, covering both the south and north of the island. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The best time for walking in north cyprus is all year round except for julyaugust.
The trip was very well organised by exodus and we had a fantastic guide called gizer who was very knowledgeable, kind and professional. Taking in pineclad slopes, olive groves, rugged coastline and dramatic gorges, the graded routes of 3 to 20km 2 to 12 miles make use of waymarked nature trails and visit historical sites of interest, including ancient castles and byzantine monasteries. Walking and eating in north cyprus sunflower books. North cyprus remains a hidden gem of the mediterranean, far less visited since.
While many of the walks are easily accessible by dolmus minibus, it is certainly preferable to have your own wheels and explore north cyprus by car. Many areas of the island, and especially those associated with the kyrenia mountains, are now quite well explored and subsequently many excellent walking and hiking tracks have been established over the last few years. Forest trails follow the top of the mountain ridge and the lower slopes and are well graded. You can walk through history encountering old ruined monasteries and churches hidden in secluded valleys. Northern cyprus is famed for its wild flowers, and among these, the precious and rare species of orchids are among the best and most spectacular. Read our blog to find out the top things to do in north. Rother walking guide 50 walks 2nd revised by rolf goetz, gill round isbn. Walking holiday in northern cyprus explore worldwide.
It is, undoubtedly, a real walker s paradise with its mountain paths. There are reservoir walks which provide interest for birdwatching and walks bordering cultivated fields. Although this guide book focuses on walks, excursions. The walking directions are clear and accurate, however the routes are way marked so a book is not necessary. The best places to visit in northern cyprus travels of a. Hiking in northern cyprus hiking in northern cyprus. After a 5060 minute drive from the kyrenia area this walk will start above the small village of mersinlik located on the northern slopes of the kyrenia mountain range. Walking in north cyprus by exodus travels bookmundi. Today we head out to the west coast, through one of the most fertile agricultural regions in cyprus, growing an abundance of fruit and vegetables. List of banks in the turkish republic of northern cyprus. If you think walking holidays in cyprus involve strolling across the beach and back to the bar, think again as this island holds some outstanding areas of natural beauty where mountains and coastline collide against a history that goes way beyond the divided between turkish north and cypriot south.
North cyprus walking holiday is based on the north part of cyprus in an area considered the most beautiful part of the island. The north cyprus tourism department has produced a booklet called north cyprus trails walking in nature which you can find at any tourist information centre in the trnc, while stocks last. Hilarion, as well as tips and advice from cyprus walking experts. If youre going for a walking holiday in north cyprus, kyrenia is the best base. After a warm and rainy winter, north cyprus orchids and wildflowers have burst forth early this year hopefully meaning that there will be more time for. We used it solely for the excursions and restaurant recommendations so i cant comment on the walks. Covering both the south and the north of the island, this pocketsize guide contains 44 cyprus walks varying in length and difficulty from 3km to 20km.
I can easily arrange a daily or weekly tailored walking tours as a private or a small group up to 6 people at north cyprus walks. Explore one of the most unspoilt regions of the mediterranean on this walking trip through north cyprus beautiful besparmak mountains. In the offseason its easy to find affordable and nice accommodation all along the coast in northern cyprus. The best months for walking in cyprus are march to june and septemberoctober. Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on exodus 8 day walking in north cy prus. Some trails are broad track, others welldefined footpaths.
North cyprus has begun to establish itself as one of the best walking holiday destinations in the eastern mediterranean. This north cyprus walking holiday takes you through this unspoiled region, teeming with. On the coastal plain there are walks through olive groves, some with very ancient trees being living monuments to time. Cyprus is not only famous for its cultural heritage and 9000 year old past aphrodites island is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the eastern mediterranean. Currently in its eighth edition and now editedupdated by us. Kyrenia west laptabaspinar trail circular walk of 10km with an ascent of 900m and a difficult and challenging trail with long stretches of steep climbs up the mountainside.
Here are five walks from five different parts of north cyprus. North cyprus remains a hidden gem of the mediterranean, far less visited since separation in 1974 but, thanks to the abundance of archaeological remains from many civilisations that inhabited the island over the centuries, it is considered the most beautiful and historically interesting part of the island. The weather on the whole was perfect for walking and showing off the amazing scenery. Pafos paphos, lemesos limassol and larnaka larnaca. The walks i did in akamas are wellknown and wellmarked nature trails, all contained in a booklet of cyprus nature trails available from the cyprus tourist organisation. Enjoy panoramic views along the north cyprus coastline stay in a comfortable boutique style hotel set in beautiful gardens. Click here to enquire about or book the 19 sep 2020 departure. Picnic lunches are provided on walking days and wine is served with evening meals. For those who enjoy discovering the country independently, equip yourselves with an invaluable little book entitled walks in north cyprus and you cannot go wrong. Atol which is short for air travel organisers licensing exists to protect you, the customer, from losing money or being stranded abroad because of the failure of a travel firm or airline.
In the summer many holiday makers arrive and it can be difficult to find goodvalue stays. With superb walking through unspoiled areas teeming. The trip was a hotel based walking trip at christmas time. America, espionage and the turkish invasion 3 by brendan omalley and ian craig is a remarkably coherent presentation of the longstanding theory that cyprus. Our walking holidays to cyprus take you along paths with breathtaking. May 3, 2020 whether you are a local or a tourist, get to know the area even better while on foot with the best cyprus walking tours on tripadvisor. Recognised only by turkey, northern cyprus is considered by the international community to be part of the republic of cyprus. Hiking the kyrenia mountains of north cyprus travel. This organization audits and controls all these banks under international banking laws.
The walks on our programme are easy with distances of between 47 miles. From the village of kalkanli, our walk takes in pretty countryside, through ancient olive groves, some trees are over 1,000 years old, and past colourful flowered fields. The starting point for us, at least was the sunflower books publication, landscapes of cyprus by geoff daniels. April in cyprus is warm and sunny, ideal for walking holidays or sightseeing and at this time of year wonderful wild flowers abound, sunsets are spectacular and the clear night skies are alive with twinkling stars. North cyprus guided tours kyrenia, famagusta, nicosia. The orchid walks are run from midmarch until early. Walking holidays in north cyprus north cyprus walks. Publisher description a delightful walking and eating guide to the turkishinfluenced region of northern cyprus, illustrated with scores of photographs, ideal for shortbreak holidays. The 10 best cyprus walking tours with photos tripadvisor. It is a popular tourist destination although with our carefullycrafted routes, you will be able to enjoy the best of the island well away from the crowds. This is a page for lovers of walking and lovers of cyprus. Walking in north cyprus european tours from breakaway. North cyprus remains a hidden gem of the mediterranean, far less visited since separation in 1974 but, thanks to the abundance of archaeological remains from many civilisations that inhabited the island over the centuries, it is considered.
It is almost impossible to find a guide to north cyprus which is both up to date and not politically biased. This is a list of banks operating in turkish republic of northern cyprus all banks, including branches of foreign banks, private banks and international banking units are governed by the established central bank of turkish republic of northern cyprus. Cape to cape walk join cyprus active for the walk of a lifetime. Walking and eating in north cyprus guidebook sunflower books. As a consequence, he has been able to secure the best deals on everything from airport transfers to room rates. North cyprus walk i usually focus on escorted walking, cultural and historical holidays offering firstrate walking and historical tours but which i feel, due to the nature of the terrain or the poor quality of the mapping and waymarking, are best explored with a local guide. With superb walking through unspoiled areas teeming with flowers and. The walking trail goes along a level, wide track and has some beautiful views along the northern coastline of cyprus and also to the south towards famgusta bay. The centre of the island is dominated by the troodos mountain measuring some 2000 m in height, which despite its considerable altitude is more reminiscent of european low mountains, due to.
North cyprus tour is a fully licensed and bonded tour operator. We can easily arrange private itineraries and tailor made holiday to suit for small and large group of people. North cyprus remains a hidden gem of the mediterranean, far less visited since separation in 1974 but, thanks to the abundance of archaeological remains from many civilizations that inhabited the island over the centuries, it is considered the most beautiful and historically interesting part of the island. North cyprus walks will provide you whatever you are after. The tour walking in north cyprus starts from and ends in kyrenia. Walking in north cyprus is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others. It is a trekking trip that takes 8 days taking you through five finger mountains, karpas peninsula, bellapais village and 4 other destinations in cyprus. We took 3 guide books to northern cyprus, this was the smallest and most concise and also the most helpful. Discover the varied flora, fauna and history of north cyprus during 4 guided walks. Nick knows everyone involved in tourism in north cyprus and is the countrys resident mr fix it seriously, he writes a column in the local newspaper, cyprus today, entitled just that.
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