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Kyrenia, the jewel in the North Cyprus crown |
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Posted by Rick Bond on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 15:35
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With the backdrop of the jagged mountains behind and the calm sparkling sea in front, the harbour has an intoxicatingly serene atmosphere.
Kyrenia is an easy place to while away any time of the day... exploring shops, markets and local cafés, or strolling in the narrow cobbled alleys behind the harbour.
Overlooking the entrance to the harbour is Kyrenia Castle. Dating from the time of the Byzantines, its massive defences surround a complex mixture of building styles from centuries before and it is likely that there was a Roman fort here originally.
The castle is now home to many historical artefacts and is the current resting-place of the world's oldest shipwreck.
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7801
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Cyprus |
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Posted by Annelie Roux on Saturday, February 17, 2007 - 17:14
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Cyprus is a large Mediterranean island with spectacular scenery and one of the best climates in the world. It is a country of contrasts where within a few hours you can travel from banana plantations and sun drenched beaches on the coast to cherry orchards and ski slopes in the Mountains. Summers are long, hot and sunny and winters are short and mild.
Many invaders and rulers through the centuries have resulted in a rich and varied culture and a wealth of archeological sites across the island.
For food lovers Cyprus brings together the dishes and flavours of the west and east with delightful meze, local cheeses and wines. Travelers can choose between 5 star beach hotels, a wealth of holiday villas and traditional village houses. Young and old are catered for with a wealth of resorts, theme parks, pubs, clubs and restaurants. All of this dressed in a generous amount of sunshine, on an ideally-situated and truly unique island is something few can resist.
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Website: http://www.villacalista.com - VacationRentalDirect.com Listing:
5880
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