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Pinat Says: This monastery is a key religious site, and the focus for Greek Cypriot pilgrimages on the important festivals of Orthodox Easter and St Andrew's Day. A fortified monastery stood on the shoreline in the 12th century. The oldest surviving building is a 15th century seaside...
Karpaz (Zafer Burnu) National Park
Pinat Says: There are six national parks in Northern Cyprus and this one is located on the northeastern tip of the island. The national park covers a quite large area which includes the ruins of ancient city of Karpasia, Apostolos Andreas Monastery, wonderful beaches (Golden Beach, Sea...
Pinat Says: The church is in the site of the ancient city of Karpasia, which was founded by the legendary King Pygmalion of Cyprus. It was a flourishing Christian community until the Arab raiders burnt it in 802. Its inhabitants fled inland at that time.The building has been constructed...
Loubna Says: Baby is the name of Hasan's dog. This is Baby 3 as the other two have mysteriously disappeared. Hasan gets them from a dog shelter and gives them a nice life at Golden beach.You can see Baby having a swim or chasing after lizarsa and having a lot of fun doing it :o)
Loubna Says: As I mentioned previously, there are many perfect spots to hang a hammock at Hasan's place. You have the view of the mountains or the sea. I enjoyed reading a book under the shade of a tree or falling asleep to the gentle movemnt. The one I will miss the most is watching the...
villa carparis: dipkarpaz best hideaway
devakavita Says: small but very beautiful boutique-hotel in a very quiet area of dipkarpaz.newly buit in 2009, thoughtfully for tourists needs designed in luxurious simplicity.youll find mosquitonets in front of the windows, different kinds of bedcovers, ac, fans, fridge, wonderfully...
Hasan's and Turtles Beach: A natural stay
Loubna Says: Hasan's place is home away from home kind of place, everytime I go to Golden Beach I stay here. He has become a good friend and I feel very comfortable. The place is very basic, wih a few bungalows and places to set up your tent. There are also many places to hang a hammock...
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Hasan and his help, do all the cooking.
Dinner:
You can choose between meat or fish for dinner, comes with salad and chips as well other little dishes like stuffed vine leaves and beans.
Breakfast
Eggs (variety), halloumi, tomatoes, cucumber, bread, honey or jam. Coffe, tea or whatever you fancy
Hasan and his help do all the cooking. Many times I found myself making the salad, peeling and cutting potatoes if he needed extra help.
Favorite Dish: My favorite is the fish, mmmhhh drenched with a lot of lemon :o)
Written Sep 22, 2005
The main area at Hasan's place: Nightime get together
Loubna Says: Everyone will eat around the same time and most people make it back to the main part. I have had crying with laughter nights, dancing nights, playing games or very quiet nights just having a chat with people etc...it all depends on the people around so pot luck really. This...
Loubna Says: As there is a minimum amount of light the stars' visbility is great. You can go on the beah, stretch on the sand and enjoy nature's beauty. I was lucky enough to have many nights of spotting shooting stars as well. Eventhough these moments are greats, they cannot be captured...
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Many people forget that this is primarily a muslim country. If you like going topless on the beach then just remember where you are and respect the country you are visiting. During the weekends many Turkish families visit this beach...
Written Sep 26, 2005
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It is not a danger but more of a warning, this place is very natural and does not necessarily suit everyone. The amenities are very basic and you will find spiders on the walls in the shower and toilets. You will have bugs flying around, lizards etc... The bungalows are very basic too and no electricity to be found when everyone is slepping.
Written Sep 22, 2005
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Luggage and bags: A torch! After the generator is switched off then there is absolutely no light apart from the moon.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Might sound obvious but if you are prone to mosquito bites then some mosquito repellent is the only way you are going to survive the nights and for the day, some high level sun protection. The nearest town is about at least 30 minutes away so take whatever medical supplies you cannot do without.
Updated Sep 12, 2005
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If it is the righ season then ask Hasan to take you to wait for the turtles to come lay their eggs or for the eggs to hatch. In three summers of coming here I have not managed to see any but many other people have been lucky. Hasan has a passion for them and he can show you the various albums he has of photos taken.
I have managed to see the trails left behind by turtkes, a few nests and some baby turtles in a bottle.
This normally entails walking for a fair bit and then seating waiting, the stars are a good distraction if you get impatient.
Written Sep 12, 2005
More than two years ago, three friends and myself rented a car and decided to explore the North part of island, little did we know that we will find a little of paradise :o) Our aim was to go to the...
My first visit to this beautiful piece of nature was in July 2011. I was again in Northern Cyprus visitng my soldier husband. After a bit of hesitation (Traffic is on the left. It was going to be our...
This is the Golden Beach, where caretta caretta sea turtles come and lay their eggs. There is no building or no signs of civilization other than limited no. of items a few other fellows brought...
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