North Cyprus

Climate
Mediterranean climate, with long dry summers from mid-May to mid-October and with mild winters from December to February, which are separated by short autumn and spring seasons.

How To Come To North Cyprus
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus can be reached by both sea and air.

By Air; Cyprus Turkish Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Ýstanbul Airlines provide an important network from international airports to Ercan via Turkey. For the timetables, prices and information, inquiries can be made at the offices of the above mentioned airlines and also from the travel agents and foreign representatives.

By Sea; There are scheduled ferry-boat services from Mersin to Gazimaðusa (Famagusta) three times a week. There are daily sea-bus and ferry services from Taþucu to Girne. Also from Alanya, Antalya and Anamur services are organised during summer months to Girne.

Duty Free Allowances
Up to 400 cigarettes per adult,or 500 gram of tobacco or 50 cigars. 1 litre of spirits or 1 litre of wine. Up to 100cl. Perfume. NB: It is strictly prohibited to export antiques or archaeological materials.

Passports and Visas
A valid passport is necessary for entering and a visa is granted on entrance to Northern Cyprus.

Coastline
The beaches of Northern Cyprus are among the cleanest and safest ýn the Medýterranean. The average water temperature is 24C between May and October. The summer season sees the Hotel Beaches offering an excellent service to its customers ýn terms of eating and drinking facilities, not failing to mention the provision of beach umbrellas and beach loungers. Some of these beaches will also offer activities such as water skiing, banana rides, jet-ski, wind surfing and scuba diving.

Accomodation
A wide range of accomodation is offered, ranging from 1,2,3, and 4 star Hotels, Hotel-Bungalows, Hotel-Apartments to camping and Self Catering Apartments and Villas.

Car Rental
This service is available in all main towns and some hotels. British or International Drivers Licence is required. Rental cars have red number plates.

Public Transport
A good, inexpensive network of buses and mini-buses operates between all the main towns, in addition there are Dolmuþ (shared taxis) operating on the same routes. Taxis are widely available but do not carry a meter, however, there are standard journeys.

Restaurants
A large selection of restaurants exist, ranging from the humble Çorbacý (Soup House) where truly ethnic cuisine is served, to fashionable French, Chinese and Indian Cuisine Restaurants. Prices vary accordingly. There are also a number of excellent Cypriot Cuisine Restaurants which offer very good value for money.

Bars
A wide range to suit all tastes, serving, local beers, raký and brandy and of course imported alcohol.

Tourist Information
Tourist Information Offices are available in all major towns. Tour guides, Hotel Receptionists, Taxi drivers and the locals are also a good source of information.