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A favorite destination for Israeli tourists due to its proximity to Israel, the variety of activities and attractions suitable for all types of ages, tours between historical castles, the rich culinary experience, casinos, and of course, the golden beaches with turquoise water. So, if you have been debating to this day whether to go on vacation in Northern Cyprus then you no longer need to hesitate.
Belfais Monastery in the town bearing this name, was established by members of the Augustinian order named after Augustine who lived in the eighth century and authored a book of instructions for clergy and nuns on how to live a communal life. On the site you can find the monastery building and a church whose exterior is reminiscent of a Catholic church that over the years has become a Greek Orthodox church and is now also used as a museum. In the center of the monastery building you will find a beautiful garden and a large courtyard where you can find the remains of columns with figures and symbols from the life of the monastery.
One of the most important Orthodox pilgrimage centers in Cyprus stands at the edge of the Crepes district at the northern end of the island. The location was determined to be St. Andrew’s arrival station in Cyprus for his last missionary journey, before returning to his home in Palestine. Plans from recent years to renovate the place have come to naught in the face of the failure of the 2004 political talks.
Located on the Kyrenia mountain range, near the road that runs from Kyrenia to Nicosia.
St. Hilarion Castle is named after a monk who escaped persecution in Israel and lived on the mountain where the castle is today. The holy monk did not hear the enticing cries of demons that resounded in the mountains in the seventh century AD because he was deaf and could not hear them. Eventually, the demons left him, and the mountain in peace.
The magnificent mosque, built in the heart of the ancient city of Lapukosha, was built during the Lucian period and has witnessed many periods in history. With its different architecture and elegant stance, it has opened its gates to visitors. The original name of this unique structure, now known as the Selimiye Mosque, is St. Petersburg / Sophia Cathedral. A favorite destination for art and history lovers.
Legend has it that the ancient Roman city of Salamis, located on the coast north of Famagusta, was founded by one of the heroes of the Trojan War. In the time of the Roman Empire, it was a rich and prosperous city, and the impressive remains attest to this.
Archaeologists began to uncover what was left of the city in 1882 (and the most interesting finds were transferred to the British Museum), but work and excavations were halted with the Turkish occupation in 1974 and since then the sands have slowly returned to cover the sculptures and stones.
An impressive amphitheater can now be seen in Salamis, which was estimated to have previously included 50 rows of seats and could have accommodated 15,000 spectators. In some of the baths the immersion pools have been preserved and, in the gymnasium, which is the school, marble sculptures, columns and mosaic floors remain.
The forum (city center) contains the remains of the Temple of Zeus and a large storage pool, which received its water from a 56 km long aqueduct. Salamis deserves a tour of at least half a day. The season to walk in the city is spring and autumn, And water, because the site does not have much shade.
The fort, originally the “Port Fortress”, was built by King Lucinian Henry II in the early 14th century. The fortress was built to protect the port and the city. The Othello Tower is one of four towers. Legend has it that Shakespeare was inspired by his tragic play “Othello” by Cristoforo Morrow, the Venetian governor sent to Cyprus to defend the island against the Turkish sultan and allegedly killed his wife in the castle before returning to Venice in 1508. A visit to the castle combines fascinating history and fantastic scenery. Ancient of years.
The rectangular castle with an extraordinary view is the symbol of the city of Kyrenia. It is known that the castle was built by the Byzantines to protect the city from the Arab raids. This is the castle where the Lucanian kings sought refuge in peacetime. The castle is located in the port of Kyrenia and inside you will find the famous ship theater. An ancient pastoral place with a breathtaking view of the sea, restaurants and cafes, souvenir shops, clothing stores, and more.
In the magical Kyrenia Castle, which can be reached via a bridge that floats across a canal, there is also a fascinating maritime museum whose hallmark is the ship from Kyrenia, an ancient merchant ship that was mined from the depths and is considered the oldest ship from the deep.
It is a merchant ship that made its way between Kos and Rhodes and Cyprus, laden with jugs of large wine and millstones. The ship was caught in a storm and wrecked off the port of Kyrenia. The remains of the ship were buried at the bottom of the sea and lived there for 2,300 years until they were uncovered in 1967, raised, and preserved. In the museum, you can see the body of the ship, made of pine trees brought from the Khal area of Syria, as well as remnants of urns and utensils.
A long, narrow peninsula north of Famagusta Bay. A magical place is full of activities for the whole family. If you are hiking in the area you will not want to miss a visit to the “peak” of the Carpathian Peninsula, Cape Zapper, and take a dip in Golden Beach, a beach reminiscent of an island in the Pacific Ocean with golden sand and turquoise waters.
In the peninsula, you will meet donkeys that roam naturally in the area. These are not wild donkeys but descendants of the domesticated donkeys that were used by the farmers in years past. You can try to feed them but keep in mind that they are not known to have a particularly likable temperament.
Please note during the seasons you will get to see the laying and hatching of sea turtles on Algadi beach located on the peninsula. Please watch from a distance this spectacular experience and thus protect the extinct species.