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North Cyprus has a wealth of tourist attractions and activities for visitors to enjoy. If you’re looking for information on things to do, places to see, or practical information about traveling in North Cyprus, there are several sources of tourist information that you can use. Tourist Information Centres in North Cyprus prepares several guide books,…

There are several North Cyprus tour operators that offer trips to North Cyprus. The list below includes some of them which are long standing in our experience. This is by no means cover all of them. Cyprus Paradise – a UK-based tour operator that specializes in holidays to North Cyprus. They offer a range of…

You can also listen this article. Kyrenia, also known as Girne, is a popular tourist destination in North Cyprus and has a well-developed public transportation system that makes it easy to get around the city and its surroundings. The most common mode of public transportation in Kyrenia is the dolmus, which is a shared taxi…

You can also listen this article. North Cyprus religion has a predominantly Muslim population, with about 99% of the population being Muslim. However, there are also small communities of Orthodox Christians and Maronite Christians in the country. The majority of Muslims in North Cyprus are Sunni Muslims, with a small minority being Shia Muslims. The…

You can also listen this article. North Cyprus is home to several species of turtles, including the Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta) and the Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas). These turtles are an important part of the marine ecosystem and are protected by law in North Cyprus. Loggerhead sea turtles are the most common species of…

You can also listen this article. Cyprus Time is in the Eastern European Time Zone. Cyprus local time is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2). Like most countries in Europe, daylight saving time is in practice in North Cyprus. Clocks change in the spring and in the Autumn, the same as in Britain….

You can also listen this article. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has its own customs regulations, separate from those of the Republic of Cyprus and Turkey. Travelers entering the TRNC are allowed to bring in personal belongings and items for personal use without having to pay customs duties, provided that the items are…

There are several North Cyprus Taxi companies in North Cyprus that provide transportation services to locals and tourists. Some of the popular taxi companies in North Cyprus are: North Cyprus taxis offer local pickups and airport transfers, whether it is from the south airports at Larnaca, or Paphos, or the Northern side, Ercan airport. There are many services…

You can also listen this article. If you are coming on holiday to North Cyprus, you may wish to know when the main North Cyprus public holidays take place!  North Cyprus International is delighted to provide you with a list of public holidays, followed by a fuller explanation of the significance of each holiday. North Cyprus celebrates…