About North Cyprus
North Cyprus is a fantastic place to relax and enjoy with over 240 miles of fabulous coast line. It boasts excellent beaches that stretch for miles and crystal clear water that are great for diving. It has a slow pace and great value for money with year round sunshine which makes it the perfect place to purchase a holiday home, retirement place or investment. Turkish is the national language but many also speak good English.
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North Cyprus had a population of around 264k in 2006 of which most lived in Lefkosa (Nicosia), many are employed in the service industry. There are also over 190 villages in Northern Cyprus where agriculture plays a big part. Crops such as olives, wheat, barley, grapes, figs and potatoes are grown. There are still many undiscovered areas of Northern Cyprus and it offers a tranquil place to enjoy and relax.
Nature
The North Cypriot region is split into five sections that each offers a unique experience to the visitor. These regions are -
Güzelyurt - which is situated in the west and has plenty of citrus groves. Kyrenia - is on the northern slopes of the Five Finger or Besparmak mountains. Iskele - situated in the east. Gazimagusta - sandy bays on the eastern coast. Lefkosa - an exciting city worth exploring.
Local Religion
Most of the Turkish Cypriots are Muslim and celebrate the religious festivals even though they do not always attend a regular mosque or wear traditional clothing.
Local Cuisine and Tradition
Dining out is very popular in North Cyprus especially for the locals. There is a wide range of influences available such as Mediterranean, Middle East and of course Turkish. Some of the larger towns also cater for a wider range of international styles.
A typical Cypriot meal would include a meze which would include hot and cold dishes such as hummus, kofte, hellim with a selection of dips. This would be followed by fish or kebabs and finished off with fruit and coffee.
A local delight is the seftali kebab this is made from mince meat, onion and spices then wrapped in lamb fat and grilled. For a tasty dessert you could try lokma, small doughnuts in syrup or baklava. To finish your meal you could try a Turkish coffee or Raki which is an alcoholic aniseed drink.
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Northern Cypriots are very family orientated and spend most of their free time on family events such as family gatherings, weddings and barbeques where food plays a big part. Most towns and villages have regular summer festivals. Be sure to visit the local markets and food festivals where you can purchase typical Northern Cypriot cuisine. In June there is an abundance of fresh herbs for picking such as fennel, sage and thyme which grow in the mountains.
Local Crafts
Embroidery is an old Cypriot tradition and a good place to buy bed covers and table cloths. Embroidery dates back to Venetian times and is steeped in local history. Carpet and basket weaving are other local traditions that make ideal gifts.
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We have properties for sale in the following areas, for more detailed information click on the link. Tatlisu, Kyrenia, Karsiyaka, Karmi, Lapta, Esentepe.
Temperature Guide - Centigrade
Apr
May
Jun Jul Aug
Sep Oct
North Cyprus 23 27 30
36 36 32 28
Avg Sun 8 9 9
11 12 9 8
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