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30 Mayıs 2007 Çarşamba
24 Mayıs 2007 Perşembe
Holiday in Lapta
Beaches, etc. Around the Lapta....
Friends Beach (small - 10 mins walk opposite the turning on the main coastal road ) - food
LA – Opposite the LA hotel (10 mins walk) right at the main road (10 YLT for adults and 5 YLT for children) – food
Silver Rocks – Pool and sea (Snorkling) no beach – Fantastic food -4 minute drive turn head West on Coast Road on the right after a mile.
Sunset resort – Jet ski’s, etc.. 10 YLT entrance for Adults (Kids free)
Escape (10 min drive) turn left at the main road
‘Guzelyali Club’ - large beach with restaurants (turn left on the main road about a 10 min drive).
Karafaki, opposite Stone Grill restaurant – good when there is a Easterly wind (15 mins drive)
Horse shoe beach (pebble beach – lovely restaurant) - Food
Turtle Beach 20 to 30 min drive depending on traffic – East of Kyrenia on the Esentepe road- Food
Acapulko hotel complex (pools/beach/slide, etc.) just on the East side of Kyrenia on the road to Ensetepe (before turtle beach) food (10ylt for adults and 5 ylt children). This is a recommended trip.
Vogue beach complex - very near Acapulko
Golden Beach - 2 Hour + Karpas/Pan handle – see the wild donkey’s – well worth the drive – if you have plenty of time go via the Esentepe route otherwise go via Nicosia using the main roads (tip. When you see signs for Ercan airport come off, but go in the opposite direction to the airport. This is a very good road and will cut out Famagusta.
Salimis beaches – Near ruins (1+ hour) – See the ruins and then go for a swim
LA Beach and other beaches are run by a hotel/restaurant and as such they can ask a fee to use their equipment (no different than paying for a deck chair at Blackpool, etc.). However, if you go to the far left, in front of the Villas, there should be no problem. This is a common theme if you don’t use their sun beds, etc. there is no cost.
Turtle beach is well worth the journey. Try the second beach, i.e. go up the hill past the first turning and take the tarmac road on the left. This is generally more secluded.
In July/August/Sept you can visit the turtle project and see the release of baby turtles in late August/Sept.
If you find any other beaches, etc. then please let us know.
There are as mentioned 6 beach towels in the master bedroom wardrobes.
Trips
Just a few suggestions:-
Kyrenia –Harbour, Castle and shopping.
Bellapais Abbey – Beautiful ruin, restaurants and a few shops. Belly Dancer display and meal on a Sat night in the main restaurant.
Hilarion Castle. Not for the feint hearted. (There are another 2 castles)
A drive over the mountains (This is not for the feint hearted, but well worth the trip). There is a lovely restaurant called ‘Kazons’ at the Western end of the mountains.
A days boat trip going from bay to bay – The hotel will have details of a good boat.
Lefkosa/Nicosia – Ancient walled city and shops.
Trip to the South side - Nicosia
Salamis Ruins – miles and miles of ancient ruined city only partially excavated (You can really touch and feel history here) Day trip or more if you like history. There are numerous other historical sites.
Pan Handle – Day trip to the tip of Cyprus, wild donkeys and stunning views.
Famagusta – shops and sightseeing. (Go via the mountain road East of Kyrenia/Girne – very spectacular views)
There are a number of site seeing books in the left hand draw with details of other possible trips and things to do.
Activities
Fishing – There are a number of boats in Kyrenia Harbour (£40 per person for about 4 hours)
Scuba Diving – Contact Mehmet at the Hotel
Water sports (Sunset Club – 5 minute drive) In the summer there are a number of places that provide various water sports (if you try them please tell us about your experience)
Horse Riding (details in tourist brochures/paper)
Walking (there are a number of people who organise at a cost walks in the mountains / woods). This is very much a winter stroke spring activity. There are a number of walks in the Mountains from Kozan’s restaurant (They are reasonable but wear good shoes/walking boots).
The wild flowers (April/May) are very spectacular. Apparently there are over 30 types of wild orchids that are not found anywhere else. There are a number people who organise trips to see them.
Golf – An 18 hole golf course near Ensentepe – (East of Kyrenia) – very impressive and apparently you can rent clubs.
Casino’s - You can (so we are told) go to the bigger ones along the coastal road, put a few coins in the machines and get free food, drink and entertainment.
Barber shop – go and try a hair cut / shave it is an amazing experience but tell them not to yank your head at the end!! I’m serious
Restaurants
Manolya hotel – Lapta – Walkable and has different events
Archway – Temlos Zeytinlik (Wonderful, reasonable and you will need to book)
Siver Rocks (West on Coast road and on the right after a few mins) Try the meze and a main meal.
The Saffron (Turn right (West) at the Coast Road 4 min drive on the Right)
Haci Ali – almost opposite the Saffron
Jasmine Hotel/Casino has an amazing meal and folk dance/belly dancer evening on Thursdays (45YLT for Adults half price for kids)
Ambience - Karaoglanoglu
Serenada Court – Lapta (Friendly)
The Corner - Alsancak
Chicken Kebab House - Girne not far from the main car park in a group of restaurants (Fantastic kebabs, very cheap) say Hi to Hazim for us.
Café de Paris (as above)
Patio – Girne/Kyrenia
Pegasos – Karaoglanoglu
Californian – Lefkosa /Nicosia (Very good quality)
Ezic Chicken – Girne – Try the new one near the new road. Drive along the main road and take the bypass to Lefkosa (Nicosia) the restaurant is on the left.
Severn – Karaoglanoglu
We have eaten at all the above and would recommend them all. Some are very reasonable and some more pricey. There is a comprehensive list in the Cyprus Times. There are numerous restaurants within a short drive or walk. If you find a good place to eat then please tells us about it. Finally, some Restaurants do change hands quickly here so the above is just a guide no more no less.
Hotels
Manolya Hotel www.manolyahotel.com
Club Alda
Club Asena
Club Sotira
Villa Mulberry
We hope this information has been useful.
Enjoy your stay.
Friends Beach (small - 10 mins walk opposite the turning on the main coastal road ) - food
LA – Opposite the LA hotel (10 mins walk) right at the main road (10 YLT for adults and 5 YLT for children) – food
Silver Rocks – Pool and sea (Snorkling) no beach – Fantastic food -4 minute drive turn head West on Coast Road on the right after a mile.
Sunset resort – Jet ski’s, etc.. 10 YLT entrance for Adults (Kids free)
Escape (10 min drive) turn left at the main road
‘Guzelyali Club’ - large beach with restaurants (turn left on the main road about a 10 min drive).
Karafaki, opposite Stone Grill restaurant – good when there is a Easterly wind (15 mins drive)
Horse shoe beach (pebble beach – lovely restaurant) - Food
Turtle Beach 20 to 30 min drive depending on traffic – East of Kyrenia on the Esentepe road- Food
Acapulko hotel complex (pools/beach/slide, etc.) just on the East side of Kyrenia on the road to Ensetepe (before turtle beach) food (10ylt for adults and 5 ylt children). This is a recommended trip.
Vogue beach complex - very near Acapulko
Golden Beach - 2 Hour + Karpas/Pan handle – see the wild donkey’s – well worth the drive – if you have plenty of time go via the Esentepe route otherwise go via Nicosia using the main roads (tip. When you see signs for Ercan airport come off, but go in the opposite direction to the airport. This is a very good road and will cut out Famagusta.
Salimis beaches – Near ruins (1+ hour) – See the ruins and then go for a swim
LA Beach and other beaches are run by a hotel/restaurant and as such they can ask a fee to use their equipment (no different than paying for a deck chair at Blackpool, etc.). However, if you go to the far left, in front of the Villas, there should be no problem. This is a common theme if you don’t use their sun beds, etc. there is no cost.
Turtle beach is well worth the journey. Try the second beach, i.e. go up the hill past the first turning and take the tarmac road on the left. This is generally more secluded.
In July/August/Sept you can visit the turtle project and see the release of baby turtles in late August/Sept.
If you find any other beaches, etc. then please let us know.
There are as mentioned 6 beach towels in the master bedroom wardrobes.
Trips
Just a few suggestions:-
Kyrenia –Harbour, Castle and shopping.
Bellapais Abbey – Beautiful ruin, restaurants and a few shops. Belly Dancer display and meal on a Sat night in the main restaurant.
Hilarion Castle. Not for the feint hearted. (There are another 2 castles)
A drive over the mountains (This is not for the feint hearted, but well worth the trip). There is a lovely restaurant called ‘Kazons’ at the Western end of the mountains.
A days boat trip going from bay to bay – The hotel will have details of a good boat.
Lefkosa/Nicosia – Ancient walled city and shops.
Trip to the South side - Nicosia
Salamis Ruins – miles and miles of ancient ruined city only partially excavated (You can really touch and feel history here) Day trip or more if you like history. There are numerous other historical sites.
Pan Handle – Day trip to the tip of Cyprus, wild donkeys and stunning views.
Famagusta – shops and sightseeing. (Go via the mountain road East of Kyrenia/Girne – very spectacular views)
There are a number of site seeing books in the left hand draw with details of other possible trips and things to do.
Activities
Fishing – There are a number of boats in Kyrenia Harbour (£40 per person for about 4 hours)
Scuba Diving – Contact Mehmet at the Hotel
Water sports (Sunset Club – 5 minute drive) In the summer there are a number of places that provide various water sports (if you try them please tell us about your experience)
Horse Riding (details in tourist brochures/paper)
Walking (there are a number of people who organise at a cost walks in the mountains / woods). This is very much a winter stroke spring activity. There are a number of walks in the Mountains from Kozan’s restaurant (They are reasonable but wear good shoes/walking boots).
The wild flowers (April/May) are very spectacular. Apparently there are over 30 types of wild orchids that are not found anywhere else. There are a number people who organise trips to see them.
Golf – An 18 hole golf course near Ensentepe – (East of Kyrenia) – very impressive and apparently you can rent clubs.
Casino’s - You can (so we are told) go to the bigger ones along the coastal road, put a few coins in the machines and get free food, drink and entertainment.
Barber shop – go and try a hair cut / shave it is an amazing experience but tell them not to yank your head at the end!! I’m serious
Restaurants
Manolya hotel – Lapta – Walkable and has different events
Archway – Temlos Zeytinlik (Wonderful, reasonable and you will need to book)
Siver Rocks (West on Coast road and on the right after a few mins) Try the meze and a main meal.
The Saffron (Turn right (West) at the Coast Road 4 min drive on the Right)
Haci Ali – almost opposite the Saffron
Jasmine Hotel/Casino has an amazing meal and folk dance/belly dancer evening on Thursdays (45YLT for Adults half price for kids)
Ambience - Karaoglanoglu
Serenada Court – Lapta (Friendly)
The Corner - Alsancak
Chicken Kebab House - Girne not far from the main car park in a group of restaurants (Fantastic kebabs, very cheap) say Hi to Hazim for us.
Café de Paris (as above)
Patio – Girne/Kyrenia
Pegasos – Karaoglanoglu
Californian – Lefkosa /Nicosia (Very good quality)
Ezic Chicken – Girne – Try the new one near the new road. Drive along the main road and take the bypass to Lefkosa (Nicosia) the restaurant is on the left.
Severn – Karaoglanoglu
We have eaten at all the above and would recommend them all. Some are very reasonable and some more pricey. There is a comprehensive list in the Cyprus Times. There are numerous restaurants within a short drive or walk. If you find a good place to eat then please tells us about it. Finally, some Restaurants do change hands quickly here so the above is just a guide no more no less.
Hotels
Manolya Hotel www.manolyahotel.com
Club Alda
Club Asena
Club Sotira
Villa Mulberry
We hope this information has been useful.
Enjoy your stay.
''A sanctuary of unspoilt beauty''
Cyprus is a paradise island of incomparable natural beauty, full of unique historical treasures.
''A sanctuary of unspoilt beauty''
It lies in the clear blue waters of the Eastern Mediterranean, just 40 miles off the coast of Turkey, 60 miles from Syria and 250 miles from Egypt. After Sicily and Sardinia, it is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. North Cyprus provides a most hospitable welcome, with is friendly people, and its beautiful netural attractions, unspoilt, unpolluted, and uncrowded with miles of coastline and golden sands bathed in sunshine almost every day of the year. There is much of historical interst to reflect nine thousand years of history. Gothic churches rub shoulders with crusader castles, and ruined temples with British Colonial architecture in a fascinating blend of styles. The all pervading sense of the past adds to the enchantment ofthe present to make an unforgettable holiday.
We try to give you more detials about Northern Cyprus. If you need more detials please do not hesitate to contact with us.
''A sanctuary of unspoilt beauty''
It lies in the clear blue waters of the Eastern Mediterranean, just 40 miles off the coast of Turkey, 60 miles from Syria and 250 miles from Egypt. After Sicily and Sardinia, it is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. North Cyprus provides a most hospitable welcome, with is friendly people, and its beautiful netural attractions, unspoilt, unpolluted, and uncrowded with miles of coastline and golden sands bathed in sunshine almost every day of the year. There is much of historical interst to reflect nine thousand years of history. Gothic churches rub shoulders with crusader castles, and ruined temples with British Colonial architecture in a fascinating blend of styles. The all pervading sense of the past adds to the enchantment ofthe present to make an unforgettable holiday.
We try to give you more detials about Northern Cyprus. If you need more detials please do not hesitate to contact with us.
20 Mayıs 2007 Pazar
LOOKING FORWARD TO A BEAUTIFUL SPRING? PLAN YOUR HOLIDAY NOW
LOOKING FORWARD TO A BEAUTIFUL SPRING? PLAN YOUR HOLIDAY NOW
Northern Cyprus has the ideal climate for the visitor who likes to have a holiday during the winter months of Western Europe.January is the only month that can be considered to be winter here and , even then , the days are likely to be warm , sunny and only chilly when the sun goes down.The months between February and May should be the favourite times to plan your break ; wild flowers carpet the mountainsides giving a rich tapestry of every colour , temperatures are perfect for walking the many trails or driving along the deserted roads.Artists , bird watchers , photographers , botanists, as well as those who just enjoy nature at its best , can enjoy the delights that this beautiful country has to offer.
Visitors to Northern Cyprus in the spring are always delighted by the variety and wealth of wild flowers and orchids they see as they travel around the countryside.From January to early May the whole country comes alive with colour and , as the season progresses, the colours change from the palest pinks and blues of the wild anemones to the deepest reds of poppies, yellows of the buttercups, purples of the majestic thistles.Amongst all the wild flowers are the orchids hiding in secret places, once you know what to look for you will wonder how you could ever miss them ! This is the time of year that the country has to be seen to be believed!
The Kyrenia Mountains are limestone; the flora simulates a chalk flora, with the absence of lime hating plants.The climate is hot and dry in the summer mounths and the soil is baked so hard it is amazing that such beautiful plants survive.There are 1250 native plant species, 17 acedemics (only found in Northern Cyprus ) and 30 different species of wild orchids.
The season for the orchids is mid February to mid May and you can expect to see up to 14 different flowering at one time if you choose to visit in March or April.One of the earliest Orchids is the quite rare Fan-lipped Orchids (Orchis collina); this is seen from late January to the begining of March.The rare Orchis punctulata is prolific in certain mountain areas in early March.
The yellow petals blend in easily aganist thegrasslands but some of these orchids reach 50 cms in height.The beautiful Cyprus Bee Orchids (Ophrys kotschyi) is the orhid endemic to Cyprus and is easily found and recognised in late March.The petals are a deep purple, the dark violet to almost black looking lip is set off with white markings forming a letter H.The size of the Giant Orchid (Barlia robertiana) is so impressive with a delicate perfume to delight all.The Dense flowered Orchid (Neotinia maculata ) is, in contrast , a tiny species easily missed if not pointed out to the newcomer.The dark purple face and velvet texture of the Dull Ophrys (Ophrys fusca) is photogenic ; this species grows to about 30 cm.The green winged Orchid (Orchid morio) is prolific early in the season, colours wary from purple to pink, to almost pure white.The Yellow Bee Orchid (Ophry lutea ) is also small but seen during February and March.Later species include the Holy Orchid (Orchis sancta), the Bug Orchid (Orchid coriophora) and the Ploughshare Orchid (Serapais vomeracia).These are in bloom in late April and continue until May.
In mid February Maureen and Tony Hutchinson start their regular "Orchid and Wild Flower Walks" based from their mountain village of Hisarkoy on the southern slopes of the Kyrenia mountains.This is a very special place for orchids, wild flower and their village is an old, tradinitional Turkish Cypriot village.These walks have been set up for visitors to learn about the Orchids and wild flowers they see and also take in the village life and traditions of Northern Cyprus.This is a day with attractions for anyone interested in folwers , trees, birds, nature, beautiful sceenery and wanting to experience "old CYPRUS".There are regular walks each week from February to mid May and are suitable for all abilities.
Northern Cyprus has the ideal climate for the visitor who likes to have a holiday during the winter months of Western Europe.January is the only month that can be considered to be winter here and , even then , the days are likely to be warm , sunny and only chilly when the sun goes down.The months between February and May should be the favourite times to plan your break ; wild flowers carpet the mountainsides giving a rich tapestry of every colour , temperatures are perfect for walking the many trails or driving along the deserted roads.Artists , bird watchers , photographers , botanists, as well as those who just enjoy nature at its best , can enjoy the delights that this beautiful country has to offer.
Visitors to Northern Cyprus in the spring are always delighted by the variety and wealth of wild flowers and orchids they see as they travel around the countryside.From January to early May the whole country comes alive with colour and , as the season progresses, the colours change from the palest pinks and blues of the wild anemones to the deepest reds of poppies, yellows of the buttercups, purples of the majestic thistles.Amongst all the wild flowers are the orchids hiding in secret places, once you know what to look for you will wonder how you could ever miss them ! This is the time of year that the country has to be seen to be believed!
The Kyrenia Mountains are limestone; the flora simulates a chalk flora, with the absence of lime hating plants.The climate is hot and dry in the summer mounths and the soil is baked so hard it is amazing that such beautiful plants survive.There are 1250 native plant species, 17 acedemics (only found in Northern Cyprus ) and 30 different species of wild orchids.
The season for the orchids is mid February to mid May and you can expect to see up to 14 different flowering at one time if you choose to visit in March or April.One of the earliest Orchids is the quite rare Fan-lipped Orchids (Orchis collina); this is seen from late January to the begining of March.The rare Orchis punctulata is prolific in certain mountain areas in early March.
The yellow petals blend in easily aganist thegrasslands but some of these orchids reach 50 cms in height.The beautiful Cyprus Bee Orchids (Ophrys kotschyi) is the orhid endemic to Cyprus and is easily found and recognised in late March.The petals are a deep purple, the dark violet to almost black looking lip is set off with white markings forming a letter H.The size of the Giant Orchid (Barlia robertiana) is so impressive with a delicate perfume to delight all.The Dense flowered Orchid (Neotinia maculata ) is, in contrast , a tiny species easily missed if not pointed out to the newcomer.The dark purple face and velvet texture of the Dull Ophrys (Ophrys fusca) is photogenic ; this species grows to about 30 cm.The green winged Orchid (Orchid morio) is prolific early in the season, colours wary from purple to pink, to almost pure white.The Yellow Bee Orchid (Ophry lutea ) is also small but seen during February and March.Later species include the Holy Orchid (Orchis sancta), the Bug Orchid (Orchid coriophora) and the Ploughshare Orchid (Serapais vomeracia).These are in bloom in late April and continue until May.
In mid February Maureen and Tony Hutchinson start their regular "Orchid and Wild Flower Walks" based from their mountain village of Hisarkoy on the southern slopes of the Kyrenia mountains.This is a very special place for orchids, wild flower and their village is an old, tradinitional Turkish Cypriot village.These walks have been set up for visitors to learn about the Orchids and wild flowers they see and also take in the village life and traditions of Northern Cyprus.This is a day with attractions for anyone interested in folwers , trees, birds, nature, beautiful sceenery and wanting to experience "old CYPRUS".There are regular walks each week from February to mid May and are suitable for all abilities.
19 Mayıs 2007 Cumartesi
A MEDITERRANEAN FIRE
A MEDITERRANEAN FIRE
This fire has been burning since thousands of years in the east of the warmest, calmest and most secret sea.History states that first signs of line in cyprus were already present in the stone age, B:C 4000.This means, the fire of the mediterranean has been passed on from generation tao generation, until it has finally reached our present time.
This very old fire is now burning n us, who have given their soulds to cyprus, in the hearts of the population of today.
Who are thyis people?
Everyone who identifies their own faith with the faith of cyprus, simply everyone!
Turks…Greeks…Armenians…Maronites…Small minorities…Gypsies…
Even people who have moved to cyprus, whether to its North or to its sounth, after 1974, who have protected its individuality and added new movement to its history.
The mediterranean fire, which has been burning warmly and sometimes wildly, since 6000 years or perhaps even longer, has reached a never before seen popularity.
However, the simple truth is the following: today’s Cypriots are the last sparks of the once so strangly blazing fire.
Already the Cypriots living in the stone age, the brone age, the iron age, who later called themselves “Alashiyans”, and the hittites have had an enormous influence on cyprus development.These people have created history, and such additions have carried on and are stil continuing.
The mosaic formed by Egyptians, Akalarians, Dorlarians, Phoenicians, Assyrians, Persians, Macedonians, Ptolomeans, Byzantines, Romanians, Temple knights, Lusignans, Venetians, Turks and English is incredibly confusing.
The relatıonship between Turks and Greeks is the last, but most fragile link making up the chain of cypriot history.Both cultures deeply love cyprus and envy each other for their territories.If only they loved each other as much as they loved cyprus, and hence would no fall for the traps of its politics.If this could be reached, the Mediterranean fire could also burn brightly in the 20 th century and thus spread the warmth of happiness
This fire has been burning since thousands of years in the east of the warmest, calmest and most secret sea.History states that first signs of line in cyprus were already present in the stone age, B:C 4000.This means, the fire of the mediterranean has been passed on from generation tao generation, until it has finally reached our present time.
This very old fire is now burning n us, who have given their soulds to cyprus, in the hearts of the population of today.
Who are thyis people?
Everyone who identifies their own faith with the faith of cyprus, simply everyone!
Turks…Greeks…Armenians…Maronites…Small minorities…Gypsies…
Even people who have moved to cyprus, whether to its North or to its sounth, after 1974, who have protected its individuality and added new movement to its history.
The mediterranean fire, which has been burning warmly and sometimes wildly, since 6000 years or perhaps even longer, has reached a never before seen popularity.
However, the simple truth is the following: today’s Cypriots are the last sparks of the once so strangly blazing fire.
Already the Cypriots living in the stone age, the brone age, the iron age, who later called themselves “Alashiyans”, and the hittites have had an enormous influence on cyprus development.These people have created history, and such additions have carried on and are stil continuing.
The mosaic formed by Egyptians, Akalarians, Dorlarians, Phoenicians, Assyrians, Persians, Macedonians, Ptolomeans, Byzantines, Romanians, Temple knights, Lusignans, Venetians, Turks and English is incredibly confusing.
The relatıonship between Turks and Greeks is the last, but most fragile link making up the chain of cypriot history.Both cultures deeply love cyprus and envy each other for their territories.If only they loved each other as much as they loved cyprus, and hence would no fall for the traps of its politics.If this could be reached, the Mediterranean fire could also burn brightly in the 20 th century and thus spread the warmth of happiness
18 Mayıs 2007 Cuma
LAPITHOS (LAPTA) A SHINING STAR
LAPITHOS (LAPTA) A SHINING STAR
Lapta , with its location and natural beauty is one of the island's most popular locations...It has provided shelter for countless civilaitions in the past,
and is now making progress daily , in order to keep up to today's standarts , and evolve even further.The person , who has pushed ahead Lapta's progress greatly is Mayor Fuat Namsoy , who has occupied the post for 13 years and has devoted himself entirely to his duty and the happiness of his town.We talked to Mr.Namsoy about his plans for Lapta's futURE :
THE COPPER AGE , THE BYANTINE RULE AND THE KINGDOM OF LAMBUSA
Lapta is a small town , totally charming , due to its location with the mountains in the back and the beachfront at its fo
ot.The first settlement of Lapta is known to have been established in the Copper Age.Lapta has its Golden Age under Byzantine rule (395-1191) it was highly developed and was thus given the name "Lambusa" meaning luminous or shiny.Tourism in Lapta started after 1974.Nowadays , it is one of the most significant towns due to its natural structure and characteristics its hotels and governmental bureaus.If we compare Lapta to the rest of the administrative district of Kyrenia , it is the one that has preserved its naturalness the most.Tourism is one of the main fuels of the driving power ensuring the development of the Lapta area.
MUSICAL EDUCATION CENTRE AND BALLET SCHOOL
In the last months , a ballet school from the Kyrenia Centre for musical Education opened in lapta ; you were the one who influenced the choice of the location the most . How did this process come about ?
We are applying our efforts to give Lapta a central role and to bring it into focus for more activities and projects.Even if or financial situation maybe unstable , we are doing all we can . The Centre for Musical Education in Kyrenia belongs to Turgay Hilmi and Gölem Özdegirmenci.I contacted Mr. Hilmi as soon as I found out he was looking for a locality for his new ballet school.I said that I could find a remedy for his problem as his activities could be carried out in our area.After we completed the formalities we opened the school for business.Activities such as ballet and yoga take place at the school.Although the school has the existed for less than a year , the demandhas increased to such an extent that the church is too small.We reacted to this problem and rented the large cinema hall belonging to the Kooperatif and are now offering it to the Musical Education Centre for their lessons.Here , there will be many artistic activities such as theatre and ballet courses taking place.
ECOTOURISM AND EXCURSIONS
You are currently trying to enliven Lapta's ecotourism , could you describe your efforts in more detail ?
We have worked mainly with hoteliers to bring the existing resources and beauties of our region into the foreground.For example , there are numerous vilagers doing handicrafts in Lapta.We are currently negotiating with them , in order to be able to offer more possibilities and are marketing their work.Furthermore , we are trying to advertise our local food specialties.We want to emphasise Lapta's values , beauties , and options from a touristic perspective and thus be able to offer these attractions to locals and to tourists.
There are numerous historically valuable monuments and sites in the region of Lapta.Could you briefly mention some?
Antique water mills , historics churches , Ottoman mosques , memorials and orchids in Lapta are worth seeing .Furthermore, there is a tank left in the mountains from the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation.It was left there after it had been fatally shot by Cypriot Greeks.I believe it is definitly worth seeing .In order to do this there are many fixed hiking tracks in the mountains of our area.For example, there is hiking track going to the tank from here, continuing to St. Hilaron Castle . There is another one from the tank to the east leading back to Lapta.We believe the maps and hiking lanes will onjoy quite some popular ity.We are determined to continue all our efforts towards utiliing Lapta's touristic potential to the full extent.
Lapta , with its location and natural beauty is one of the island's most popular locations...It has provided shelter for countless civilaitions in the past,
and is now making progress daily , in order to keep up to today's standarts , and evolve even further.The person , who has pushed ahead Lapta's progress greatly is Mayor Fuat Namsoy , who has occupied the post for 13 years and has devoted himself entirely to his duty and the happiness of his town.We talked to Mr.Namsoy about his plans for Lapta's futURE :
THE COPPER AGE , THE BYANTINE RULE AND THE KINGDOM OF LAMBUSA
Lapta is a small town , totally charming , due to its location with the mountains in the back and the beachfront at its fo
ot.The first settlement of Lapta is known to have been established in the Copper Age.Lapta has its Golden Age under Byzantine rule (395-1191) it was highly developed and was thus given the name "Lambusa" meaning luminous or shiny.Tourism in Lapta started after 1974.Nowadays , it is one of the most significant towns due to its natural structure and characteristics its hotels and governmental bureaus.If we compare Lapta to the rest of the administrative district of Kyrenia , it is the one that has preserved its naturalness the most.Tourism is one of the main fuels of the driving power ensuring the development of the Lapta area.
MUSICAL EDUCATION CENTRE AND BALLET SCHOOL
In the last months , a ballet school from the Kyrenia Centre for musical Education opened in lapta ; you were the one who influenced the choice of the location the most . How did this process come about ?
We are applying our efforts to give Lapta a central role and to bring it into focus for more activities and projects.Even if or financial situation maybe unstable , we are doing all we can . The Centre for Musical Education in Kyrenia belongs to Turgay Hilmi and Gölem Özdegirmenci.I contacted Mr. Hilmi as soon as I found out he was looking for a locality for his new ballet school.I said that I could find a remedy for his problem as his activities could be carried out in our area.After we completed the formalities we opened the school for business.Activities such as ballet and yoga take place at the school.Although the school has the existed for less than a year , the demandhas increased to such an extent that the church is too small.We reacted to this problem and rented the large cinema hall belonging to the Kooperatif and are now offering it to the Musical Education Centre for their lessons.Here , there will be many artistic activities such as theatre and ballet courses taking place.
ECOTOURISM AND EXCURSIONS
You are currently trying to enliven Lapta's ecotourism , could you describe your efforts in more detail ?
We have worked mainly with hoteliers to bring the existing resources and beauties of our region into the foreground.For example , there are numerous vilagers doing handicrafts in Lapta.We are currently negotiating with them , in order to be able to offer more possibilities and are marketing their work.Furthermore , we are trying to advertise our local food specialties.We want to emphasise Lapta's values , beauties , and options from a touristic perspective and thus be able to offer these attractions to locals and to tourists.
There are numerous historically valuable monuments and sites in the region of Lapta.Could you briefly mention some?
Antique water mills , historics churches , Ottoman mosques , memorials and orchids in Lapta are worth seeing .Furthermore, there is a tank left in the mountains from the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation.It was left there after it had been fatally shot by Cypriot Greeks.I believe it is definitly worth seeing .In order to do this there are many fixed hiking tracks in the mountains of our area.For example, there is hiking track going to the tank from here, continuing to St. Hilaron Castle . There is another one from the tank to the east leading back to Lapta.We believe the maps and hiking lanes will onjoy quite some popular ity.We are determined to continue all our efforts towards utiliing Lapta's touristic potential to the full extent.
17 Mayıs 2007 Perşembe
Airlines for all Cyprus Airport
Cut hours off your traveling time with our new direct and non-stop flights to Cyprus - now with departures from ten main and regional UK departure airports.
Non-stop flights to the Cyprus Larnaca Airport take just over 4 hours and by utilising these flights for our holidays to the north, actual flying times are reduced by almost a third - leaving you more time to soak up the sun on holiday, and less time sitting in airports or on aircraft.
After more than three decades of indirect flights to Northern Cyprus, recent EU legislation and a relaxation of border controls between the north and south of the island have made it possible for clients visiting the resorts of Kyrenia and Famagusta to freely use airlines and airports serving the Cyprus Larnaca Airport and then transfer over the 'border' into the north. The effect of this significant change in travel arrangements is dramatic, with flight times reduced by almost a third.
Of equal significance is that with the 'opening up' of airports in the South Cyprus to visitors traveling to the north, there is now a much greater selection of UK based airlines and departure airports to choose from. The immediate effect is that we can now offer a choice of six different airlines and 10 departure airports as part of our holiday programme.
Daily scheduled flights are available with British Airways and Cyprus Turkish Airlines. Flights with Cyprus Turkish Airlines involve a courtesy stop en-route of approximately 45 minutes. Clients flying via the south of the island should expect only around 30 minutes increase in transfer times between the Larnaca airport and Manolya Hotel
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British Airways
London HeathrowDaily scheduled flights to Larnaca are available with British Airwaysthroughout the summer 2007 season. These flights depart in themorning from London Heathrow and arrive mid-afternoon in Cyprus.Approximate flight duration is 4 hours 20 minutes. Seat allocation isin Economy (Euro Traveller) class. An upgrade to Business class(Club Europe) is available at a supplement. Please call ourreservations department for upgrade availability and price
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First Choice Airways
http://www.air2000.com => http://www.firstchoice.co.uk/flights/Bristol InternationalWednesday departures from Bristol International Airport,non-stop to Larnaca, Republic of Cyprus. Approximate flight duration is 4 hours40 minutes. First Choice Airways operates a fleet of 32 aircraft from 15 UK airports and carries more than six million passengers annually.
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Monarch Airlines
http://www.flymonarch.com/London LutonManchesterFlights on Wednesdays and Saturdays from London Luton and Manchester International non-stop to Larnaca, Republic of Cyprus. Awarded 'Best Airline to Mediterranean and Islands' by Short Breaksand Holidays Travel Awards, Monarch has a well-deserved reputation as a quality airline with both scheduled and charter services. Flying time is approximately 4 hours 15 minutes. There are no flight supplements on weekday Monarch departures.
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Thomas Cook Airlines
http://www.thomsonflights.com => http://www.thomsonfly.com/en/index.htmlLondon StanstedBirminghamNewcastleGlasgowWednesday departures from London Stansted, Birmingham, Glasgow and Newcastle airports - all operating non-stop to Larnaca, Republicof Cyprus. Approximate flight duration is 4 hours 20 minutes. ThomasCook is the world's best-known name in travel and is in its 150th year of business. The parent company owns over 600 travel agents and offersholidays to over 1,000 destinations throughout the world.
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XL Airwayshttp://www.excelairways.com => http://www.xl.com/London GatwickManchesterWednesday departures from Gatwick and Saturday departures from Manchester - both flying non-stop to Larnaca. Approximate flight duration is 4 hours 30 minutes. All economy seating configuration. XL Airways ispart of the fifth largest holiday company in the UK and winner of theprestigious Telegraph Travel 'Best Charter Airline' award for two consecutive years.
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Cyprus Turkish Airlines London HeathrowLondon StanstedLondon GatwickManchesterBelfastDaily scheduled flights from various UK airports. Please refer to ourflight schedule for timings and applicable days of operation. All Cyprus Turkish Airlines flights operate to Ercan International airport in Northern Cyprus. Approximate flying time is 6 hours and flights involve a courtesy stop en-route of approximately 45 minutes. No change of aircraft or disembarkation is normally required. All Cyprus Turkish Airlines flights operate with an economy seating configuration. Upgrades are not available.
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Non-stop flights to the Cyprus Larnaca Airport take just over 4 hours and by utilising these flights for our holidays to the north, actual flying times are reduced by almost a third - leaving you more time to soak up the sun on holiday, and less time sitting in airports or on aircraft.
After more than three decades of indirect flights to Northern Cyprus, recent EU legislation and a relaxation of border controls between the north and south of the island have made it possible for clients visiting the resorts of Kyrenia and Famagusta to freely use airlines and airports serving the Cyprus Larnaca Airport and then transfer over the 'border' into the north. The effect of this significant change in travel arrangements is dramatic, with flight times reduced by almost a third.
Of equal significance is that with the 'opening up' of airports in the South Cyprus to visitors traveling to the north, there is now a much greater selection of UK based airlines and departure airports to choose from. The immediate effect is that we can now offer a choice of six different airlines and 10 departure airports as part of our holiday programme.
Daily scheduled flights are available with British Airways and Cyprus Turkish Airlines. Flights with Cyprus Turkish Airlines involve a courtesy stop en-route of approximately 45 minutes. Clients flying via the south of the island should expect only around 30 minutes increase in transfer times between the Larnaca airport and Manolya Hotel
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http://www.ba.com => http://www.britishairways.com/
British Airways
London HeathrowDaily scheduled flights to Larnaca are available with British Airwaysthroughout the summer 2007 season. These flights depart in themorning from London Heathrow and arrive mid-afternoon in Cyprus.Approximate flight duration is 4 hours 20 minutes. Seat allocation isin Economy (Euro Traveller) class. An upgrade to Business class(Club Europe) is available at a supplement. Please call ourreservations department for upgrade availability and price
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First Choice Airways
http://www.air2000.com => http://www.firstchoice.co.uk/flights/Bristol InternationalWednesday departures from Bristol International Airport,non-stop to Larnaca, Republic of Cyprus. Approximate flight duration is 4 hours40 minutes. First Choice Airways operates a fleet of 32 aircraft from 15 UK airports and carries more than six million passengers annually.
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Monarch Airlines
http://www.flymonarch.com/London LutonManchesterFlights on Wednesdays and Saturdays from London Luton and Manchester International non-stop to Larnaca, Republic of Cyprus. Awarded 'Best Airline to Mediterranean and Islands' by Short Breaksand Holidays Travel Awards, Monarch has a well-deserved reputation as a quality airline with both scheduled and charter services. Flying time is approximately 4 hours 15 minutes. There are no flight supplements on weekday Monarch departures.
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Thomas Cook Airlines
http://www.thomsonflights.com => http://www.thomsonfly.com/en/index.htmlLondon StanstedBirminghamNewcastleGlasgowWednesday departures from London Stansted, Birmingham, Glasgow and Newcastle airports - all operating non-stop to Larnaca, Republicof Cyprus. Approximate flight duration is 4 hours 20 minutes. ThomasCook is the world's best-known name in travel and is in its 150th year of business. The parent company owns over 600 travel agents and offersholidays to over 1,000 destinations throughout the world.
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XL Airwayshttp://www.excelairways.com => http://www.xl.com/London GatwickManchesterWednesday departures from Gatwick and Saturday departures from Manchester - both flying non-stop to Larnaca. Approximate flight duration is 4 hours 30 minutes. All economy seating configuration. XL Airways ispart of the fifth largest holiday company in the UK and winner of theprestigious Telegraph Travel 'Best Charter Airline' award for two consecutive years.
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http://www.kthy.net
Cyprus Turkish Airlines London HeathrowLondon StanstedLondon GatwickManchesterBelfastDaily scheduled flights from various UK airports. Please refer to ourflight schedule for timings and applicable days of operation. All Cyprus Turkish Airlines flights operate to Ercan International airport in Northern Cyprus. Approximate flying time is 6 hours and flights involve a courtesy stop en-route of approximately 45 minutes. No change of aircraft or disembarkation is normally required. All Cyprus Turkish Airlines flights operate with an economy seating configuration. Upgrades are not available.
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- www.charterflights.co.uk/flights/cyprus/Larnaca/
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Directions From Ercan,Larnaca and Paphos Airports to Manolya Hotel
DIRECTIONS:FlightsDirect Flights to Larnaca Airport (LCA) are available from all major airports. Alternatively you can fly to Ercan(ECN) Airport from major airport in the UK, Turkey and Germany.
From Ercan (ECN) Airport by carManolya Hotel is 40 minutes from Ercan Airport. On leaving the airport follow signs to Kyrenia(Girne) after approximately 30 minutes, you will drive down the hill into Kyrenia(Girne) with views of the harbour directly in front of you. At the first roundabout turn left and follow signs for Lapta after 10 kms you will find us on the main road on your right. TRANSFERS FROM Ercan TO Manolya Hotel £50.00 RETURN. The distance to the hotel is 40 kms and takes around 40 minutes.
From Larnaca (LCA) Airport by carDirections from Larnaca airport to Kyrenia. Come out of Larnaca airport and turn left at the roundabout, go over the next roundabout and on to the next turn right follow the road with directions to Nicosia. When you get to the outskirts of you will see the Cyprus Stock Exchange junction 3 on your right, turn left onto the Strovolos road here, follow this road all the way, you will see signs for Kyrenia along this road. Go straight on at all roundabouts until you go up a hill and at the top is a T-junction you will, you will see a big church on the right, turn right, follow this road until you get to a roundabout, this only has 3 exits, so take the one in front of you, you will have the Coca Cola factory on your right about 200 yards up the road, at the set of traffic lights opposite the Coke factory turn left, go to the bottom of this road and you will find the border, on the TRNC side it is called Kermia, . You will need car insurance to enter the TRNC, this can be purchased at the border, the GC insurance does not cover your car over there, it costs £10 for 3 days and £15 for a month.Follow signs from Metehan(Kermia) to Kyrenia(Girne) you will drive down the hill into Kyrenia(Girne) with views of the harbour directly in front of you. At the first roundabout turn left and follow signs for Lapta after 10 kms you will find us on the main road on your right. TRANSFERS FROM LARNACA TO Manolya Hotel £80.00 RETURN. The distance to the hotel is takes around 1hour and 15 minutes.
Directions from Paphos Turn left out of the airport. Follow signs for lemesos this will bring you on to the A6 it is about 50kms to Lemasos (Limassol). When you get to Lemesos go straight over every roundabout and follow signs to Lefkosia this is about 75 kms on the A1 When approaching Lefkosia (Nicosia) you need to get off at junction 3 there is a football stadium on the left just before the junction, there is a sign for Kyrenia here. Turn left onto the Strovolos road here, follow this road all the way, you will see signs for Kyrenia along this road. Go straight on at all roundabouts until you go up a hill and at the top is a T-junction you will see a big church on the right, turn right, follow this road until you get to a roundabout, this only has 3 exits, so take the one in front of you, you will have the Coca Cola factory on your right about 200 yards up the road, at the set of traffic lights opposite the Coke factory turn left, go to the bottom of this road and you will find the border, on the TRNC side it is called Kermia, . You will need car insurance to enter the TRNC, this can be purchased at the border.
From Ercan (ECN) Airport by carManolya Hotel is 40 minutes from Ercan Airport. On leaving the airport follow signs to Kyrenia(Girne) after approximately 30 minutes, you will drive down the hill into Kyrenia(Girne) with views of the harbour directly in front of you. At the first roundabout turn left and follow signs for Lapta after 10 kms you will find us on the main road on your right. TRANSFERS FROM Ercan TO Manolya Hotel £50.00 RETURN. The distance to the hotel is 40 kms and takes around 40 minutes.
From Larnaca (LCA) Airport by carDirections from Larnaca airport to Kyrenia. Come out of Larnaca airport and turn left at the roundabout, go over the next roundabout and on to the next turn right follow the road with directions to Nicosia. When you get to the outskirts of you will see the Cyprus Stock Exchange junction 3 on your right, turn left onto the Strovolos road here, follow this road all the way, you will see signs for Kyrenia along this road. Go straight on at all roundabouts until you go up a hill and at the top is a T-junction you will, you will see a big church on the right, turn right, follow this road until you get to a roundabout, this only has 3 exits, so take the one in front of you, you will have the Coca Cola factory on your right about 200 yards up the road, at the set of traffic lights opposite the Coke factory turn left, go to the bottom of this road and you will find the border, on the TRNC side it is called Kermia, . You will need car insurance to enter the TRNC, this can be purchased at the border, the GC insurance does not cover your car over there, it costs £10 for 3 days and £15 for a month.Follow signs from Metehan(Kermia) to Kyrenia(Girne) you will drive down the hill into Kyrenia(Girne) with views of the harbour directly in front of you. At the first roundabout turn left and follow signs for Lapta after 10 kms you will find us on the main road on your right. TRANSFERS FROM LARNACA TO Manolya Hotel £80.00 RETURN. The distance to the hotel is takes around 1hour and 15 minutes.
Directions from Paphos Turn left out of the airport. Follow signs for lemesos this will bring you on to the A6 it is about 50kms to Lemasos (Limassol). When you get to Lemesos go straight over every roundabout and follow signs to Lefkosia this is about 75 kms on the A1 When approaching Lefkosia (Nicosia) you need to get off at junction 3 there is a football stadium on the left just before the junction, there is a sign for Kyrenia here. Turn left onto the Strovolos road here, follow this road all the way, you will see signs for Kyrenia along this road. Go straight on at all roundabouts until you go up a hill and at the top is a T-junction you will see a big church on the right, turn right, follow this road until you get to a roundabout, this only has 3 exits, so take the one in front of you, you will have the Coca Cola factory on your right about 200 yards up the road, at the set of traffic lights opposite the Coke factory turn left, go to the bottom of this road and you will find the border, on the TRNC side it is called Kermia, . You will need car insurance to enter the TRNC, this can be purchased at the border.
16 Mayıs 2007 Çarşamba
The Cyprus Turkish Chamber of Industry is - for the first time –to open a Turkish Cypriot handicrafts’ exhibition in Brussels
The exhibition will be open to visits between this coming Tuesday and Thursday, and will be inaugurated by the Minister of National Education and Culture Canan Oztoprak.
The Chamber said the exhibition’s objective was to make the Turkish Cypriot businessmen’s voice heard within the European Union, and to help bring forward the implementation of the Green Line Regulation.
A statement issued by the Chamber said the opening of the exhibition is part of a greater campaign of enlightenment aimed at highlighting the need for the Turkish Cypriot side to be relieved of the effects of its unjustified international isolation, and give prominence to the responsibility that falls on the EU to prevent the Greek Cypriot Administration from exercising any kind of authority on the use and spending of the financial aid being provided by the Union to the TRNC
The Chamber said the exhibition’s objective was to make the Turkish Cypriot businessmen’s voice heard within the European Union, and to help bring forward the implementation of the Green Line Regulation.
A statement issued by the Chamber said the opening of the exhibition is part of a greater campaign of enlightenment aimed at highlighting the need for the Turkish Cypriot side to be relieved of the effects of its unjustified international isolation, and give prominence to the responsibility that falls on the EU to prevent the Greek Cypriot Administration from exercising any kind of authority on the use and spending of the financial aid being provided by the Union to the TRNC
Discover Northern Cyprus
You may not have heard much about North Cyprus, but we can assure you it does exist. Those discerning travellers who have discovered it often prefer to keep it to themselves. Who can blame them, when there are so few places left which are this unspoilt and untouched by commercialism.
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