The Geography of North Cyprus
North Cyprus Geography If you are thinking of owning a North Cyprus property, then it is good to know a little about the geography of North Cyprus. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean after Sardinia and Sicily. It lies 65 km from Turkey’s southern coast. Other neighbouring countries are Syria (97 km),…Read More→
Bringing Pets to North Cyprus
If you decide to buy a property in North Cyprus you may well have a pet that you want to bring along with you. You can bring your pets into the country from Europe with little hassle. It is advisable to contact the veterinary office as soon as you decide to bring your pet to…Read More→
Cypriot Cuisine
The culture of a place is always reflected in its kitchen, and Northern Cyprus is no exception, Cypriot cooking, like its people is unique. A typical Turkish, or Turkish Cypriot restaurant meal consists of meze, kebabs (lamb or chicken) or fish, followed by fruit and coffee. Meze is a selection of hot and cold appetizers….Read More→
Banks and Currency in North Cyprus
Banks and Currency in North Cyprus If you decide to buy a property in Northern Cyprus it is better to open a bank account as well. The currency is the Turkish Lira, at the time of writing £1 was equivalent to 10TL Most shops will also accept Pounds and Euros. Cyprus was once a British…Read More→
Ferries from Turkey to Northern Cyprus
Ferry Lines From Northern Cyprus to Turkey For those of you who may be interested in taking a ferry to Northern Cyprus from Turkey you will be happy to know that there are ferry boats and sea buses that connect North Cyprus with Turkey. From Kyrenia there are scheduled sea buses and ferry services that travel…Read More→
northern cyprus property – Swimming Pools
It is most people’s dream to be able to swim in their own swimming pool in the Mediterranean sunshine. It is both a great way to relax and keep fit. Certainly if you buy a property which you want to rent out during the summer months as a holiday rental, a swimming pool is a…Read More→
No Coronavirus Cases in North Cyprus for the Last Month
Why has North Cyprus been so successful at stopping the spread of Coronavirus? North Cyprus has a small and uncrowded population Unlike the UK a strict and early lockdown Rigid contact tracing system in place Closing the borders to South Cyprus when it became evident that South Cyprus was suffering from an increasing number of…Read More→