Geo Travel Blog

North Cyprus is a secular state with no official religion. One can find different types of people residing in this part of Cyprus. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean after Sardinia and Sicily. It is located 65 km from Turkey’s southern coast. Other neighboring countries include Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Israel and Greece.

In 1974 Cyprus was divided into 2 countries with the Turkish Cypriots living on the north and the Greek Cypriots in the south. Real estate tends to be a lot more cheaper in the North than anywhere else in the Mediterranean Sea, so you will always be able to find a bargain there or a cheap rental.

The island’s present shape is formed mainly because of the side pressures formed during different geological ages. ‘Capes’ have been formed where the land has strength against the erosion of the sea and ‘Gulfs’ have been formed where the land was weaker and so gave way to erosion.

There are in fact 2 capes being the Zafer Cape; which is situated on the tip of the Karpaz peninsula, and the Korucam Cape which is found in the west of the island. There are also 2 gulfs located in Guzelyurt and Famagusta and with such beautiful natural scenery, North Cyprus has become a very popular tourist destination filling up the villa rental homes throughout the year.

You won’t be able to visit North Cyprus without seeing a most amazing Mountain range called Kyrenia or the Five Finger Mountains. As mountain ranges go it is quite narrow really, just 130 km long running parallel to the coast and totaling 260 sq Km. The mountains are mainly composed of limestone, dolomite, and marble. Fortunately there are many North Cyprus villas in the region so you will able to benefit from cheap accommodation and fantastic panoramic views.

The northern part of the island is lush with vegetation and hosts many varieties of trees and plants including olive trees and carob trees. The largest natural spring on the island is also found in the North and is situated in the Five Finger mountain range. Luckily the region is able to many North Cyprus villas whose spectacular views include the Mesaoria plain, located in the island’s central region between the Kyrenia and the Troodos mountain ranges.

The northern and eastern coast lines are riddled with North Cyprus villas and they really do offer the most amazing views of the crystal clear blue waters of the Mediterranean sea. The shore line is dotted with small coves and private bays where you can really enjoy sunbathing and swimming to a maximum. Should you not really be a beach orientated person, then no fears as North Cyprus villas also come with a private swimming pool.

Thus, North Cyprus, though a little different from other areas of Cyprus, gives an equal to enjoy opportunity through the beautiful places and villas all around. So what are you waiting for, come and enjoy the different side of North Cyprus in North Cyprus Villas.