1. Olu Deniz, Turkey ©Loretta Prince
Turkey
& North
CyprusFrom the most famous turquoise waters and lagoon beach in
Turkey to the pretty villages and old-world charm of North
Cyprus, it’s not hard to see why these two gems are so popular.

2. NORTH CYPRUS IS ONE OF
THE MED’S BEST KEPT
SECRETS AND JUST 40
MILES FROM ONE OF THE
WORLD’S TOP TRAVEL
DESTINATIONS, TURKEY.
Turkey and North Cyprus are hugely popular with British
tourists, North Cyprus for its slow pace of life, value for money
and delightful village-feel and Turkey offers a fascinating
experience for those seeking something a bit different.
TURKEY is a vast country between the Black Sea, the
Mediterranean and the Middle East and now well-established as
a tourist destination, with some highly popular resorts around its
lengthy coasts. It bears testimony to millennia of successive
civilisations, but still offers ‘virgin’ territory for the adventurous
traveller, while remaining a friendly and welcoming place.
Turkey’s cultural capital Istanbul, is set to be an even hotter
destination in 2010 when it becomes European Capital of
Culture. The city will host a huge variety of arts and cultural
events throughout the year. In addition to the hubbub of modern
life, there are beautiful and historic buildings like the
colossally-domed St Sophia – first a cathedral, then a
mosque, now a museum – and the fabulous
Topkapi, palace of the Ottoman sultans.
Outside of Istanbul, Mugla, home to tourism
centres Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye, boasts
1100 km of coastline, scenic natural beauty,
temperate climate, plentiful activities, historical
sites and excellent resorts and infrastructure;
the British make up half of all visitors to the
region.
The Mediterranean coast in the south is also
popular with sun-seekers. Its western portion,
known as the Turquoise Coast, boasts popular resorts
such as Antalya and Side as well as an important wildlife area
in Belek. The Black Sea coast in the north is more rugged, but
does have its share of sandy-beached resorts. The interior, on
the other hand, is a memorable destination for the more intrepid
traveller, with dramatic, empty landscapes, as well as several ski
resorts.
NORTH CYPRUS combines beautiful bays and enchanting
sights with a sunny climate all year round, making it an ideal get-
away for every season. Located at the crossroads of three
continents, North Cyprus is a hotbed of historical wonders, a
beautiful secret touched by heaven. The island is scattered with a
peculiar array of architectural styles. Every corner is of historic
importance, from the ruins of classical Salamis, Lambousa and
Soli Kingdoms to the romantic Crusader castles of St Hilarion,
Bufavento and Kantara, perched along the Kyrenia
Mountains.
However, those who would rather lie out on the
beach will not be disappointed. On the East
Coast, between Famagusta and Bogaz, a sandy
beach stretches out for a full 15 miles. On the
North Coast, smaller coves, isolated creeks and
cosy beaches are the norm for well over 20
miles. A labyrinth of craft shops, ancient sites
and family-owned restaurants await exploration
in North Cyprus’ vibrant towns, whilst the depths
of the crystal-clear azure seas offers many of the
region’s best dive sites.
On the two sides of Karpas peninsula, a large expanse of
immaculate dunes is bordered with tamarisk and wild olives
groves. Visit the most beautiful Guzelyurt Bay nearby, which is
the heart of the citrus groves extending as far as Yesihrmak
village further enhancing Northern Cyprus’ claims to be an
unforgettable destination.
North Cyprus
enjoys a very
pleasant climate with
an average of 300
days of sunshine
every year
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North Cyprus Golden Beach

3. Fact file
As European Capital of Culture for 2010,
ISTANBUL will host a full calendar of arts and
cultural events throughout the year. Highlights
include: European Universities Theatre Festival
(2–16 May); the 3rd International Poetry Festival
(May) and the opening of the Museum of
Innocence, based on Orhan Pamuk’s latest novel,
in the summer. www.istanbul2010.org
Festivals are an exciting feature of life in NORTH
CYPRUS, including international music festivals
such as the annual Bellapais Music Festival in
May-June, which brings together classical
musicians from around the world.
TURKEY is the centre of origin for more that 30
species of fruits. In the Black Sea Region:Tea, kiwi
and hazelnut. In the Mediterranean Region:
Bananas, avocados, olives and citrus fruits. In
Central and Eastern Anatolia: Grapes, apricots,
walnuts and pomegranates grow.
The Korineum Golf and Country Club, the first
eco-friendly professional 18-hole golf course and
golf academy built to international standards in
NORTH CYPRUS opened last year. Based in
Esentepe in the region of Girne (Kyrenia) it is set
against the stunning backdrop of the Beşparmak
(Five Finger) Mountains on one side and the
Mediterranean Sea on the other.
Turkey's volcanic heritage has meant that the
country is dotted with THERMAL SPRINGS
where steaming water heated deep underground
has found an outlet at the surface. The Aegean
region's gem is the UNESCO world heritage site
of Pamukkale east of Izmir, or 'Cotton Castle' in
Turkish, a hot spring whose water cascades gently
over giant calcified tiers.
Tourist Office
www.gototurkey.co.uk
020 7839 7778
info@gototurkey.co.uk
www.northcyprus.cc
020 7631 1930
info@northcyprus.cc
Official language Turkish
Average seaside temperatures (August)
North Cyprus, 21ºC–36ºC
Turkey, 26ºC–30ºC
Currency Turkish Lira
Average flying time from UK 4 hours
Local time GMT+2
Did you know?
St Nicholas – the original Santa Claus
– was born in Patara in Turkey and has
a church dedicated to him in Demre.
Due to international requirements, all
flights into North Cyprus have to
touch down, in transit, at any airport
in Turkey. The stop-over is about 30-
45 minutes and there is usually no
change of aircraft.
Two of the world's seven wonders are
located in Turkey; The Temple of
Artemis and The Halicarnassus
Mausoleum.
North Cyprus
Turkish Glass Mosaic Lanterns ©Loretta Prince
Olu Deniz, Turkey ©Loretta Prince
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