Buying a car in Northern Cyprus Although they can be very expensive, it is easy to purchase a car in Cyprus and you don’t have to be a resident. Buying a New Car When purchasing a new car the buyer must provide proof of insurance and pay a road tax before the dealer will [...]
Healthcare in Northern Cyprus Cyprus is a member of the World Health Organization and the health care standards are considered high throughout the country. Government hospitals and clinics are found in the six major regions of the country making excellent care accessible from most populated areas. Private hospitals are also readily available and are [...]
Bellapais Gardens This stunning boutique hotel as you may expect is within 5 minutes walk of the famous Bellapais Abbey. Its location high in the hills ensures two things, a beautiful view across the island to the shore and a respite to the blistering heat lower down at sea level. All rooms are tastefully decorated, [...]
Tanners Mosque As the name implies this mosque was used during the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century by the leather tanners. As the leather industry declined so did the use of the mosque. The building was originally built in the 14th century by Jacobites as a dedication to St. Kathrine. The mosque lies [...]
Sarayonu Square (Mosque) Sarayonu Mosque is functioning today as a marriage office and many weddings are held here. The mosque has some history, as most in this city. It is believed to have been a Byzantine church at one time but was rebuilt in the 1800 with classic Ottoman architecture and called Ordu [...]
Martinengo Bastion Although a large section of the north-west of the city is still a military zone (hopefully not for long), access to the Martinengo Bastion and the surrounding churches is still possible. The tower is named after a Venetian officer, sent to relieve the Turkish siege who sadly died at sea before [...]
