Bellapais Cyprus Travel Guide

Bellapais is a historical village in the amazing country side of north Cyprus. Tranquil and Unspoilt, the village named after the 12^th century Monastery Bellapais. Placed in hill at the foot of the five finger mountain range near are village of Kyrenia and about an hour from Larnaca. Bellapais provides amazing coastal views across the Cyprus Mediterranean Sea.

Bellapais became popular as the setting for Lawrence Durrell’s1956 autobiography bitter lemons of north Cyprus which explains the three years he spend on the land and has been famous ever since with travelers looking for peaceful, traditional atmosphere.

Full of narrow road which lead off the village main square, Bellapais has an amazing selection of cafes, restaurants and bars. Accommodation ranges from apartment and villas apartments to luxury hotels which are placed in the charming countryside around the town.

Placed about 5 miles from the coast, the town is conveniently positioned for the sandy beaches of kyrenia and Bellapais. The amazing clear blue sea here is best for the many water activities on provides including water skiing, surfing, parascending and jet-skiing. There are lots of dive areas in the location for scuba diving fans. Experience the coral, sea wrecks and amazing marine life in the hot Mediterranean Sea.

There are lots of locations in around Bellapais including the imposing party ruined Gothic Monastery Bellapais, the castle of St Buffavento, Kantara and Hilarion, the settlements of Catalkoy and Ozankoy and of course a cheap holiday to north Cyprus is not complete without a travel to the historical town of city Kyrenia. Here you will find the harbor which is dominated by city kyrenia castle, the shipwreck Museum which is house to a shipwrecked boat dating back to 300BC, nightclubs, shops, restaurants, bars and casinos. Do not forget to take a leisurely break at the true Tree of Idleness in Bellapais.

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Boat Tour Holiday

One of the must do items when traveling North Cyprus is to experience one the lot of boat trip leaving from Kyrenia harbor. You can enjoy whist exploring the kyrenia coastline or amazing range of crystal clear water sports including rubber ring, jet skiing, banana boat rides, parasailing, raft rides and speed boat. With a Mediterranean buffet breakfast and very amazing drinks prices, you will find the boat tour to be very best value for finance. Boat tours start from around 18 pound, anyway water sports will cost extra.

Most boat tour leaves from harbor around 9-11 am and return around 5-4:30 pm. They day out includes a relaxing either west or east of Kyrenia, where you can enjoy and chill out the sunshine. You will then stop off at one of the crystal clean covers near to kyrenia city.

The boat then moves on after a while to different cove, where you will prevent again to have buffet style, Mediterranean lunch, including chicken or fish, or selection of historical Turkish meze, macaroni or chips and salads. Again you can swim in the water or enjoy in the sun.

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Kakopetria Cyprus Travel Guide

Kalkopetria Cyprus travel guide about is a village sitting between the Garilins and Kargotis, just over 35 miles from Nicosia. Standing at an attitude of 679 meters it is the richest village in the Solea valley. The real mountain air and authentic charming atmosphere here make Kakopetria the amazing destination for relaxing cheap holiday. During the winter season Kakopetria makes and perfect base for skiing on Olympus mount in the Troodos Mountain. The whole of the old village is a protected nation monument with Small Street lined with old stone homes, building and historical churches. Stroll around and soak perfect atmosphere before relaxing over a little drink or meal at one of the historical tavenas that are found in the shady village square.

This authentic romantic Cyprus village offers historical market and shops, some great bars and cafes serving traditional local wines and local cuisine. If you enjoy a glass or 2 of wine a tour to one of the mountain wineries to sample some of the domestic vintage is a must on your Kalkopetira holiday.

The area is steeped in tradition with many ancient byzantine churches and monasteries, including kykkos monastery which is one of the most well known in north Cyprus. Traditional place to visit include paphos which is world most popular site. Here you will find the house of Dionysis, Tomb of the king, Archeological museum and Papshos castle.

The beautiful valley, thick forest and array of fauna and flora attract bird watchers, natural lovers, walkers and hikers. There are many marked trails that will guide you through orchards and vineyards, passing mountain streams and old churches on your way. Peaches, plums, apple, pears and cherries are grown in the regions orchards. A hike along one of scenic routes of popular mountain Troodos will give the chance to explore the beautiful monasteries dotted about on the hill side. Another way to explore the charming country side is by mountain bike. The south coast beaches near city of Limassol are perfect for some swimming, relaxation and water sports. There are also amazing diving opportunities and snorkeling along the coast. For golfers there are several golf courses a short drive away from Kakopetria Cyprus.

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North Cyprus Activities

Golf

For the previous few years we have had three golf courses- Tsada, Aphrodite hills, and secret valley which is now called hill minthis. Late in 2010, the latest courses at Geroskipou opened. Established by Sir Nick, it is a par 72 within elevated house club that is the only one on the Cyprus land from which you can look the whole 19 holes. Work begins soon on the boutique villas and hotel that will offer accommodation. In this polis destination, fresh courses are being created starting during years. There will be a plenty to select from.

Go-Karting

Next to the Small golf is one of a few kartiing tracks in the destination, probably the largest by fair, within a bridge and tunnel as well. Amazing fun for everyone with staff who are security conscious- no messing around there, it is a risky stuff!!! A pretty course can be found at polis area and the coral Boy, there is Argaka and Karting.

Archery

Recently opened, located next to the UKCA popular clubs, back side of the St. George hotel; this is first place to go for all budding robin hoods! Do not expect arrows whittled and bow from a bit of wood – this is true thing. You can also hire all the important equipments as not many users take a bow on cheap holiday.

Outdoor Bowling

Very well known here in paphos will pretty a few hotels in the area having. Crown green or flat bowling rinks, Neos sports club in peyia has eight rinks and at all venues, you can pay membership or just have a hoc and game, Autumn and spring being the amazing weather for outdoor bowling.

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Cycling in Cyprus

Wile all year around beautiful sunshine North Cyprus is an amazing place for Cyprus. I made the 80 km round tour from Larnaca and Kapparis and back just 2 weeks before Christmas and the season was charming. I set off a pretty after first sun light at 6:15am and took a steady ride out, reaching three hours later in Larnaca for a welcome pot of tea at the pub meeting on the Promenade. The charming route from larnaca to Kapparis was the direct route to Larnaca, through the historical village of Liopetri, sotira, and Xylogagou and onto the sovereign army bases at Dhekelia quarter. There are some mountains from Dhekelia to Kapparis and it is very clear road all the way from larnaca and Dhekelia with a cycle path for about last 6km.

At first sun light it was pretty cool in December but 9 am the temperatures was pretty reasonable. In the month of winter it can be dark around 3 pm so make sure your sun lights with you if you are not 100% sure you will home before the. I was pretty delayed almost three hours on the return tour with a broken near punctures. Fortunately the spindle broke as I was leaving in Kyrenia I was able to take up a replacement at a domestic cycle shop.

If you are in Cyprus cycling in the summer seasonal months you will also want to time your ride carefully. On professional riders should consider mountain cycling in the midday sun where summer temperatures top 42 degree and humidity is at 90%. During top summer most riders should Cyprus cycle before about 12 am or after 6 pm.

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