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Since the island is located in the centre of the ancient world there are
so many places of interest to visit including historical places, castles, museums and beaches with crystal clear water and
see turtles visiting this unspoilt island.
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As you travel to Northern Cyprus, you may be interested to know that it
hosts some of the most important turtle nesting beaches in the Mediterranean. Both species of turtle that nest in Northern
Cyprus are endangered species and nest on Alagadi Beach.
Nicosia (Turkish: Lefkosa, Greek: Lefkosia) is the capital city of North
Cyprus. Nicosia is the center of administrative district, and currently the only divided capital in the world, with the northern
Turkish and southern Greek portions divided by a "Green line"; a demilitarized zone maintained by the United Nations.
Kyrenia is situated along the northern coast of Turkish Cyprus. It is a
busy little town with a harbour appreciated for its natural beauty. Enclosed to the north by the sea and to the south by the
greenery of the Besparmak (Five Finger) Mountain range, it offers the most magnificent scenery on the island. It's charming
and tiny harbour, full of yachts and fishing boats, is framed by the colossal hulk of its Crusader castle.
The Arkhangelos Church Icon Museum near the historical old harbour was built
in 1860 and is well worth a visit. The tower that was added after the church was built is a sign point that can be seen from
every part of Girne. Here is a museum that shows the many splendid icons that were collected from Girne and its environs.
There are miles of sandy beaches in the Karpaz region with not a person
in site. Ancient towns, basilicas, ruins and tombs scatter the area waiting to be explored. To get a taste of Cyprus 20 years
ago, the traveler must visit the Karpas. There are rural traditional Cypriot villages where the land is agricultural and the
majority of the villages live off the land.
Famagusta is a major port in the Turkish republic of northern Cyprus. It
lies on the island's east coast in a bay between Capes Greco and Eloea and is about 37 miles (55 km) east of Nicosia. The
port possesses the deepest harbour in Cyprus.
Guzelyurt is a market town located in the west of North Cyprus. The town
of Güzelyurt is regional capital of the Güzelyurt district and is known as the fruit-bowl of Northern Cyprus. It is one of
the richest agricultural areas in Cyprus, famous particularly for the Citrus (Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit) and strawberries
from the area which thrive in its fertile red soil.
The historical Crusader castles of St Hilarion, Buffavento,Kyrenia, Kantara
and the Lousignon abbey of Bellapais perch on three of the Kyrenia mountain peaks and offer views reaching far across the
land and sea on a clear day.
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