Bradt Travel Guide: North Cyprus

About this book

In spite of hotel and property development, North Cyprus retains a rugged charm that the south has long since left behind. The latest edition of Bradt Travel Guide: North Cyprus caters to travellers interested in exploring ancient and modern culture, including the recent history behind the estranged Turkish north and Greek south. In-depth historical details accompany listings for the many classical ruins, monasteries, churches and castles, and a handy timeline in the background information section provides a broad historical overview. Visit the remote Karpas Peninsula with its charming villages and deserted beaches, stroll along picturesque Girne harbour, or hike to St Hilarion – one of North Cyprus's three Crusader castles.

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Background Information
Chapter 2 Practical Information
Chapter 3 Girne (Kyrenia)
Chapter 4 Lefkosa (Nicosia)
Chapter 5 Gazimagusa (Famagusta)
Chapter 6 The Karpas Peninsula

Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Place names
Appendix 3 Further Information

Index

Customer Reviews

Biography

Diana Darke has travelled extensively throughout the Eastern Mediterranean and has worked for many years in Turkey, both sides of Cyprus and the Middle East. She is the author of Bradt's Syria, Oman and Eastern Turkey.