For those who seek an adrenalin rush, paragliding is another sporting attraction available to those who visit Northern Cyprus between April and October. It is also the perfect chance to take some great photographs of the fascinating scenery with a birds-eye...
Cyprus' unique and mild climate provides the possibility for trekking all throughout the year. Whilst trekking along the many paths prepared along the Beşparmak (Five Finger) Mountains you will enjoy the beautiful scenery and nature as well as stumbling upon historical treasures such as St. Hilarion Castle which pop out of the natural environment as if they spring out of story...
Yachts setting sail from the Kyrenia (Girne) and Famagusta (Gazimağusa) Harbours offer various tempting voyages in the clear warm Mediterranean waters that surround our beautiful island. The well endowed marine culture naturally becomes a way of life with Cyprus being an...
Due to its mild climate, Cyprus is a suitable site for the sport of golf to be played all year round. Top quality facilities which have recently been built increase the attraction to the sport on the...
Social relationships and family ties play an important part in the Turkish Cypriot community. The culture of serving coffee enhances social ties in the Turkish Cypriot culture and generally Turkish coffee is a preference for any local household family. Another common social activity for women in the Turkish Cypriot community is fortune telling from the coffee residue left in the...
The Cyprus donkey is one of the many animals that are indigenous to the island and they have attracted a lot of attention as the symbol of the island. Generally roaming around in groups, they have managed to create a wild habitat for themselves in the nature of the Karpaz Peninsula. It is highly likely to see the donkeys in their natural habitats especially around the village of 'Dipkarpaz' and Cape...
Due to Cyprus' location, it is a site on the route of birds migrating between Europe and Africa. In addition to this, the island also plays host to endemic bird species such as the Cyprus Wheatear and the Cyprus Warbler. Both of these species have evolved through the years adapting to the environment and weather conditions of Cyprus, thus differentiating from similar...
The Island of Cyprus has been visited for hundreds of millions of years by Loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) and Green Turtles. These astonishing creatures visit Cyprus' shores every year in order to nest along the golden sands of 'Alagadi (Turtle) Beach' on the northern coastline and "Golden Beach' and 'Ronnas Beach' in the Karpaz Peninsula of Northern...
With approximately 1900 different plants housed in its natural environment, the Island of Cyprus fascinates all visitors. Almost 1600 of these species are commonly seen all around Northern Cyprus of the 120 different plants that are unique to the island, the 'Brossica Hilarionis, 'Dianthus Cyprius' and 'Silene Fraudatrix' are a few of the 19 endemic species which are distinctly found in their natural...
Cyprus' traditional 'Firin Kebap' is also known as Thieves Kebap' and is made from chunks of lamb's meat or young goat's meat being cooked together with potatoes in traditional jar shaped ovens. Firin Kebap' is one of Cypriot cuisine's most important dishes and it is served with strained yoghurt, onions, cracked wheat pilaf and seasonal...