| Taking holidays in the Turkish Republic of | | | | with history and religious culture. |
| Northern Cyprus offers vacationers | | | | |
| outstanding natural beauty that you would be | | | | The culture of Northern Cyprus reflects that |
| hard pressed to find anywhere else in the | | | | of a society where hospitality is important. |
| world. Over 1900 kinds of flowering plants | | | | The traditions and customs of the people are |
| claim Northern Cyprus as their home, with 19 | | | | observed in ceremonies for weddings, children |
| varieties unique to the area. | | | | beginning school, birthdays and feast days. |
| | | | When serving guests, the meal typically |
| Northern Cyprus obtained sovereignty from the | | | | begins with coffee or sherberts, and includes |
| United Kingdom after demands for unification | | | | some sort of fruit paste serving. Many |
| with Greece were rejected by the British in | | | | traditional hand crafts are created by the |
| 1960. | | | | Northern Cyprus people. |
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| There is no shortage of things to do in | | | | Transportation in Cyprus is similar to that |
| Northern Cyprus. For the outdoor lovers, you | | | | of England. You can rent a car, or hail a |
| can enjoy an afternoon of caving in one of | | | | taxi. While the rates for taxi services are |
| the many free to explore caves. One of the | | | | reasonable, be warned that there are no |
| caves located in the southern Kyrenia | | | | meters in the cars to display the fares. Be |
| mountains, called the "Hot Cave", sends out | | | | sure to agree on a fee before starting your |
| warm air from the cave opening. | | | | journey. Bus services between the major towns |
| | | | in North Cyprus run throughout the day, but |
| You can enjoy camping trips with basic | | | | you'll find that the buses do not frequent |
| amenities like washroms, restaurants and | | | | the main tourist attractions. There are |
| toilets, or you can take a hike into the wild | | | | several major airports within the country; |
| without the facilities. Enjoy diving in the | | | | the main airport is the Ercan/Tymvou Airport. |
| beautiful sea, or going on boat tours and | | | | Direct flights to the Turkish Republic of |
| water sporting trips. No matter your desire | | | | Northern Cyprus, however, are forbidden by |
| for holiday activities, you can find it in | | | | the Republic of Cyprus. The airports are only |
| the Northern Cyprus area. | | | | recognized as legal ports of entry by Turkey |
| | | | and Azerbaijan. |
| North Cyprus is home to one of the most | | | | |
| fabulous and beautiful beaches of all the | | | | Several options exist for accommodations |
| Mediterranean. The Karpaz is located in the | | | | while taking holidays in Northern Cyprus. |
| furthest eastern tip of the island. Karpaz | | | | offers discounted airfare and hotel |
| is also home to the endangered loggerhead and | | | | accommodations, with an easy to use website |
| green turtles. | | | | that lets you see what you're getting before |
| | | | you arrive! Get individual hotel information, |
| If indoor activities are more your liking, | | | | as well as information regarding the weather |
| you'll be amazed at the number of historical | | | | and climate so you can prepare for your |
| places you can enjoy, from museums to churchs | | | | holiday. |
| and monasteries to castles. The land is rich | | | | |