Cyprus-beaches.pdf. Northern Cyprus travel guide. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC, Turkish Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti) is a self-proclaimed republic on the northern and eastern side of the island of Cyprus. Turkey is currently the only state which recognizes the TRNC. Cyprus itself is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey. After Sicily and Sardinia, Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Understand[edit] Cyprus gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1960. Despite a constitution which guaranteed a degree of power-sharing between the Greek Cypriot majority and the Turkish Cypriot minority, the two populations – with backing from the governments of Greece and Turkey, respectively – clashed vehemently in 1974, with the end result being the occupation of the northern and eastern 36.7% of the island by Turkey.
Climate[edit] Temperate; Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters. Terrain[edit] Regions[edit] Cities[edit] Other destinations[edit] Get in[edit] By plane[edit] [edit] Cyprus. Cyprus (Greek Κύπρος, Turkish Kıbrıs, ) is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey. After Sicily and Sardinia, Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Although the island is geographically in Asia it is politically a European country and is a member of the European Union. Understand[edit] Cyprus gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1960. Climate[edit] Temperate; Mediterranean with hot, humid summers and cool, wet winters.
Terrain[edit] Central plain with mountains to north and south; scattered but significant plains along southern coast. Regions[edit] Cyprus is divided into 6 administrative regions, each named for its administrative capital. Cities[edit] Cypriot cities have a variety of historical spellings and writings, all in fairly common use, and which change according to the context, whether it be Greek Cypriot, Turkish or English tourist.
Other destinations[edit] Get in[edit] Note that Further note that By plane[edit] By boat[edit] By bus[edit] Cyprus. Cyprus | Cyprus Travel Information for Backpackers | Cyprus Backpackers. Cyprus isn’t your typical backpacking destination, mainly because it’s stuck in the middle of the middle of the Mediterranean Sea and therefore a real pain to get to! If you are on your way to this island though, you’ll be pleasantly surprised, as it offers loads for the intrepid backpacker to experience – although you will have to avoid (or ignore) the hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers on their fully inclusive getaways! So, what do we have to say about this beguiling island? Travelling around Cyprus When in Cyprus, you can take the bus.
You can take the train. You can take taxis. Cyprus food The food in Cyprus is a real hidden treasure and changes where you are on the island. Where to Stay in Cyprus The majority of accommodation in Cyprus is made up of very touristy hotels, crammed full of screaming kids and sunburnt Germans and Brits. Cyprus Sights Although there is a lot to do in Cyprus, perhaps the best thing of all is to do nothing at all!
Experience Rural Cyprus. Cyprus is a small island of the eastern Mediterranean that has for decades managed to punch well above its weight on the tourist front. Ayia Napa continues to attract the young and hip crowds. Lemesos is starting to establish itself as a seaside destination with hordes of tourists flocking there every year and Paphos is enshrined in folklore as the place to see the birthplace of the Goddess of Love. Whilst these towns are awash with visitors from all over Europe and beyond, more and more people are beginning to realize that the rural side of Cyprus is just as beautiful and scenic as anywhere in the Mediterranean region, and packed full of interesting places to spend your days.
Who said cyprus holidays can only be spend in resort by the pool? Wine Routes in Cyprus Wine lovers will tell you that Cyprus is a wine producing heavyweight that has some first class wine routes to explore. Visitors to Cyprus can Appreciate the Cypriot Wine Routes Cypriot Nature Trails Take a Ride of your Life. Cyprus guide with travel, attractions, health and accommodation information. Cyprus The Island of Cyprus is divided into two independent parts, roughly one-third of the island to the north is the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The remaining two-thirds of the island is the Republic of Cyprus and is often referred (perhaps not politically correctly) to as the "Greek" part of the island.
Despite there having been no major hostilities between the two communities for over a decade there are still UN peacekeepers maintaining a buffer zone between the two communities. This means that travellers unfortunately have to choose between visiting the TRNC part of the island or the Greek side. The Republic of Cyprus attract visitors in the summer for its fantastic Mediterranean climate but still manages to attract plenty of skiers to the Troodos mountains which provide good skiing for a couple of months during the winter. Climate Cyprus benefits from a typical Mediterranean climate. Things to see and do Travel Accomodation Health Useful Links. Cyprus Agrotourism Company. Cyprus Tourism Organisation - Home. Backpackers Travel Guide Cyprus. Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Cyprus Cyprus on the cheap! I have the feeling that more and more LP is catering to flashpackers instead of backpackers and (low) budget travellers.
I'm not blaming them for that. Not only is the midrange-market broader (and from a commercial point of view more interesting (although the guides were started by hippies)), but many shoestring travellers also buy second hand copies (like I also often do) or this lousy fake 5 dollar (or is it already more?) Chinese (or whatever country they come from) mafia copies instead of the new books. Pretty understandable to change the focus on a more interesting market. With this in mind I often still find it interesting to obtain an LP edition for the maps, information about the sites, transport, etc.
And actually I don't know a better alternative for people on a small budget (in the typical backpacker destinations like say India you still get loads of good shoestring information). That’s right. The food hasn't to be too expensive either. North Nicosia: Aksaray Pension. Cyprus By Bus - Cyprus buses, bus routes and bus time tables.