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greenskin
Original Poster
31 posts
26 months
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Greeting,
I am going to Northern Cyprus on Monday for a week and I was wondering what is essential to see and do whilst there? We are staying in Karpaz which I believe is very rural and quiet, and we are hiring a car whilst out there for getting about.
Thanks,
The Greenskin
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Tophatron
180 posts
90 months
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I would go have a look at the abandoned city of Varosha - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varosha,_FamagustaA bizarre place, you can't get too close but you're allowed to see it from the Beach. I'd also go for a walk in the centre of Nicosia, where you should be able to cross into "South" Cyprus easily.
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The_Burg
3,646 posts
83 months
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You can get into Famagusta from the Turk side. Signs everywhere saying no photos. We managed to take lots. A truly bizarre experience. Sit on the beach and seawards it's all normal, do a 180 and it's crumbling hotels.  After 38 years that crane has got to collapse one day!
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g3org3y
6,766 posts
60 months
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Tophatron said:  That's where my dad is from. He has not returned since the invasion.
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twosocks
47 posts
15 months
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Kyrenia castle and the harbour, there are some great restaurants on the waterfront. St Hilarion castle in the mountains is definitely worth a walk & climb around, fantastic views and great for watching the Turkish army exercises.
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greenskin
Original Poster
31 posts
26 months
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Thanks for the advice, Varosha certainly looks interesting and I will be sure to visit st Helarion castle.
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