About North Cyprus

Casinos

For those who would like to try their luck under the dazzling array of lights, North Cyprus has the finest of top quality casinos legally operating live, just as in countries such as USA, Germany, China and...

Diving

The warm and crystal clear waters surrounding Northern Cyprus offer the perfect opportunity for divers from all over the world to discover the fascinating marine life. Owing to the fact that, the water temperature in November is about 20°C the diving season lasts from April up until...

Ceviz Macunu

"Cevizmacunu (Green walnuts in syrup) are one of the most popular Turkish Cypriot delicacies. The fresh walnuts are kept in fresh water for a week and then almonds and cloves are placed in the middle which is carved out. The sweets are then boiled and sugar is added. The sweet is generally served after Turkish...

Zivaniya

‘Zivaniya’ is a traditional Cypriot beverage, which is distilled from pomace (or marcs), the residue of grapes that are pressed during the winemaking process (including the stems and seeds). The mixture is then distilled to produce Zivaniya. The colorless and strong alcoholic drink has a light aroma of raisins and is characterized by its typical taste. It is advised that you drink it cold and sip by...

Molehiya

"Molehiya' is a traditional Cypriot dish that is made from either fresh or dried leaves of the 'molehiya' plant. Although the dish originates from the Arabs, it has eventually become a delicious national...

Monumental Trees

It is believed that, some of the almost 2000 monumental olive trees in the Morphou (Güzelyurt) - Kalkanlı area that are currently under protection, are around a thousand years old. Scientists acknowledge that these trees are evidence that Cyprus was the source in spreading the olive tree all around the...

Emergency Numbers

The numbers of the police, fire departments, consulates, airports, border gates, airlines, ports and ship transport companies that may be required in emergency situations in North Cyprus are given below. Phone and Fax Numbers of Accident Police Departments Police 155 General Directorate of Police +90 392 228 3411 +90 548 811 2000 Lefkoşa Polis Müdürlüğü +90 392 228 3311 +90 548 811...

Baf Chewing Gum

Cyprus' traditional Baf Chewing Gum is a natural gum, harvested from the trunk of Pistacia terebinthus, the terebinth tree. The gum is amber in colour and is very tough. The gum sticks are wrapped in thin paper packages. Even though lately the gumhas lost popularity, it is still a favourite amongst locals and...

Halloumi

Hellim is a traditional Cyprus cheese made generally from sheep or goat milk. This delicious white cheese can be consumed at breakfast, grilled on a barbecue or fried in a pan. A traditional pastry is also made with hellim and grated hellim mixed with dried mint is also used as a garnish on top of...

Cyprus Ekmek Kadayifi

This traditional bread pudding is made from two layers of bread filled with a mixture of soft nor cheese, crushed almonds and cinnamon. It is then cooked on low heat as syrup is slowly poured over it. 'Ekmek Kadayıfı' which is one of Cypriot cuisine's most esteemed deserts is then allowed to cool in the refrigerator and served...

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