Northern Cyprus

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Northern Cyprus - Mediterranean or, Middle Eastern?

Cyprus has a colourful, well documented history and lies at the point where Europe meets the Middle East. Most visitors will enjoy the rare mixture of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern culture and custom that is to be found in Cyprus. Divided along ethnic lines for over 30 years, Cyprus has a Greek Cypriot administration and population in Southern Cyprus and a Turkish Cypriot administration and population in Northern Cyprus.

Northern Cyprus - location and accessibility

The most easterly of the Mediterranean islands, Cyprus is the third largest and at its closest point, is only 40 miles from Turkey. A six hour flight via Turkey to the newly refurbished Ercan airport in Northern Cyprus or a four and a half hour direct flight into Larnaca airport in Southern Cyprus followed by an additional one hour taxi ride over the border into Northern Cyprus sees you at your destination. Several U.K. airports serve both sides of the island with any number of flights in the summer months from any of the Manchester/London airports. Costs can vary and depend upon the time of year and the demand for tickets. Be prepared to pay anything between £100 and £350 for a return ticket.

Northern Cyprus - weather and climate

Northern Cyprus enjoys long, hot summers and short, mild winters with an average winter temperature (December to February) of 12 degrees and an average summer temperature (May to September) of 35 degrees. July and August see temperatures in the mid forties and may be too hot for some people and most seem to like the months of April, May, October and November, when temperatures are more comfortable.

Northern Cyprus and the EU

In 2004 the Republic of Cyprus joined the EU however, membership for the Turkish Northern Cyprus side was suspended, pending a settlement of the dispute between the two sides.

Northern Cyprus - a good place to live?

There are many reasons why Northern Cyprus is growing in popularity amongst the increasing number of Europeans who have decided to purchase Cyprus properties. Some have moved to reside permanently to enjoy a better lifestyle and others are opting to spend their retirement years in a warmer climate. Northern Cyprus has several unique features that set it aside from most of the other popular European destinations.

Property in Northern Cyprus

The North Cyprus property market is relatively young and therefore, property prices compare favourably with the rest of Europe, especially the other Mediterranean countries. North Cyprus Apartments can be purchased for as little as �29,000 and North Cyprus villas with three bedrooms can be purchased from �69,000.

Northern Cyprus - mass tourism?

Generally, Northern Cyprus is uncommercialised and when compared to the rest of Europe, the landscape is relatively unspoilt with many places of natural beauty. There are no large tourist complexes or centres and no discounted airlines or travel. The result is that mass tourism has not yet arrived. Northern Cyprus is very quiet and worlds apart from the hectic schedule suffered by most in a major European town or city.

Northern Cyprus - embargoed!

International isolation for more than thirty years has resulted in little economic activity. There has been little demand and so the cost of living compares favourably with the rest of Europe. Consumable prices are more in line with those in Turkey which is internationally recognised as being competitively priced.

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