Full Description
Bradt's North Cyprus remains the most authoritative guide available to the fascinating and beautiful northern region of the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Thoroughly updated by expert authors and now into its ninth edition, it offers everything you need for a successful trip, from pre-departure and background information including when to visit, red tape, safety, history, culture and natural history, to accommodation, restaurants, shopping, festivals, transport and money. The region is broken down into four areas, each of which is covered in detail, including Girne (Kyrenia), Lefkos¸a (Nicosia), Gazimag?usa (Famagusta) and the Karpas Peninsula, with its population of wild donkeys. Where to go and what to see are detailed for each area and attractions such as Crusader castles, Buyykonuk's markets and eco-festivals, beaches and turtle watching are all covered. There are also contributions from local specialists on flora and fauna.
Steeped in history, soaked in sunshine, North Cyprus offers a great deal both to those who want to delve deep into the past or to those keen to pull up a sunbed and simply relax. Girne is still the most attractive harbour on the whole island, while Lefkosa's old quarter exudes the ambience of an old Middle Eastern trading town. Gazimag?usa is fringed with some excellent beaches, while also being close to North Cyprus's most revered historic site, Salamis. With Bradt's North Cyprus, hike up to Buffavento, stroll through the cloisters of Bellapais Abbey or go barefoot on the golden sands of the Karpas Peninsula.
Contents
Contents
Introduction
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography, Climate, Natural history and conservation, Historical summary, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture
Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Tourist information, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping and entertainment, Sports and other activities, Weights and measures, Time, Photography, Media and communications, Property development, Travelling positively
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 3 Girne (Kyrenia)
History, Getting there and around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, South from Girne, West from Girne, East from Girne
Chapter 4 Lefkosa (Nicosia)
Getting there and around, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Shopping, What to see and do, Across the Mesaoria Plain
Chapter 5 Gazimagusa (Famagusta)
Getting there and around, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Beaches, What to see and do, Salamis and environs, Churches on the Mesaoria Plain
Chapter 6 The Karpas Peninsula
Where to stay, eat and drink, Beaches, Touring the Karpas Peninsula
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Place Names
Appendix 3 Further Information
Index
