North Cyprus Local News

The latest addition to the Hideaway Gang

07/07/2008

Guzin and Okan wish to convey their heartfelt thanks to the very many guests that have sent gifts, cards and congratulations and well wishes for baby Kyla, born on 14th December 2007.

Kyla - 14th December 2007                     Kyla - 14th December 2007

She is thriving at 7 months old now and is the proud owner of two bottom teeth! She loves her food (as you can see) and is a real bundle of joy!

Pegasus - Two additional flights per week

01/07/2008

Pegasus have announced that they will operate two extra flights a week this Autumn.

  • Mondays (1/09/08 - 15/9/08)
    • Outbound: Depart Stansted 17:00 / Arrive Ercan 00:50
    • Inbound: Depart Ercan 12:10 / Arrive Stansted 16:00
  • Mondays (22/09/08 - 20/10/08)
    • Outbound: Depart Stansted 13:15 / Arrive Ercan 21:05
    • Inbound: Depart Ercan 08:25 / Arrive Stansted 12:25
  • Fridays (23/10/08 - 24/10/08)
    • Outbound: Depart Stansted 13:15 / Arrive Ercan 21:05
    • Inbound: Depart Ercan 08:25 / Arrive Stansted 12:25


Bookings can be made now and, as bookings have only just started, inexpensive fares are available. In fact, they start at £155 return although there are just 3 seats on each flight available at this fare. When those three seats are sold the fares will increase in £5/£10/£20 stages so the sooner you book the cheaper the fare. Fares at this price are non-changeable and non-refundable. To book these flights phone Transit Travel on 01689 829911

The launch of the Kyrenia Mountain Trail

03/04/2008

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Kyrenia Mountain Trail, a wonderful new 143 mile/ 230km trail across the whole coast of Northern Cyprus, one of the last areas in the Mediterranean yet untouched by mass tourism.

The mountain trail runs along the tops of the whole range at an average of 2,000/2,500ft. Passing through miles of unspoilt nature, there is the famous wild donkey sanctuary, a profusion of bird life and in spring carpets of wild flowers and orchids. The trail also passes by three stunning Crusader Castles, a Maronite Monastery, Coptic Churches, Roman and Byzantine settlements - a complete distillation of all the different civilisations which have enjoyed Cyprus in its colourful past.

The Kyrenia Mountain Trail Association is a group of volunteers who have undertaken to create this new sustainable tourism project to promote walking and mountain biking, based on the Kyrenia Mountain Range. The trail which follows the Karpaz, Kyrenia and Besparmark mountain ranges has been way marked from ’Cape to Cape’ with over 600 way marks. The Association has created a public web site www.kyreniamountaintrail.org which provides very detailed downloadable maps, profiles and GPS coordinates plus links to all providers of activities on this remarkable trail.

We believe that this is a first in terms of Eco Tourism and our aim is to make a difference and benefit poor local communities with quality tourism in a way that general tourism usually doesn’t. Village bread making, olive pressing, donkey rides all contribute to making a fascinating area even more interesting.

The Romans called this area ‘Heaven on Earth’ - we would love to share it with you.

Haymaker shows north Cyprus affinity

31/03/2008

The WBA and WBC Cruiserweight Champion and north Cyprus resident, David Haye, claimed the WBO world title on Saturday with a second round knock out of Enzo Maccarinelli.

What would have been apparent to Turkish viewers on the night were not only the three belts he adorned in triumphant fashion, but also the Turkish Cypriot flag which was embroidered on one side of his shorts.

Haye’s love for north Cyprus has long been known even though the fighter likes to keep a low profile in his apartment in Ozankoy. He has previously commented that the tranquility and climate of the island makes for a perfect place to train.

Haye is the second british fighter to parade the Turkish Cypriot flag on international TV after British Criuserweight Champion, Mark Hobson did the same in October last year. He is now expected to step up to the heavyweight division in order to realise his ambition of winning more world titles.

POOLSAN

Chlorine Free Swimming Pool Treatment

10/08/2007

“PoolSan” is a saturated complex ionic aqueous solution containing copper, silver, zinc, aluminium and gold. The microscopic action of these natural mineral ions with the algae and bacteria are twofold. First, the algae and bacteria in the water are destroyed through a change in their enzyme processes as the ions break down their DNA structures and cell walls. Secondly, all these charged particles floc together so they can be trapped by a filter. The ions maintain a stable “PoolSan” residual in the water until they are used up by this process.

The advantages and desired effect of this pool treatment solution will be to improve the quality of the swimming pool water and drastically reduce the exposure of swimmers and lifeguards to chlorine and its irritating and harmful effects such as asthmatic conditions.

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Orchid and Wild Flower Walks

12/03/2007

Enjoy a day out in the mountains learning about the wild flowers and Orchids of North Cyprus.

Tony & Maureen Hutchinson are official government approved guides who offer their services in Hisarkoy, North Cyprus throughout the months of March and April, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

The walks cost £15 (or YTL equivalent) per person, this includes a morning walk, lunch at Yenidunya Organic Farm, afternoon walk, followed by tea and cake!

To reserve a place you can contact Tony or Maureen Hutchinson.

Lefke Arts Festival - Five Concerts

09/03/2007

Five concerts have been lined up over the next few days as part of the first ever Lefke Arts Festival, which opened its doors on Thursday. The musical extravaganza has been jointly organised by Lefke European University and lefke Municipality, with the support of the Turkish Embassy.

Before it opened, Lefke Mayor Mehmet Zafer said the festival was important for the region which had been 'neglected for years'. In the past, there was no suitable venue to host a cultural event in the town until is 1950 former cinema was restored, he added. Lefke European University rector Professor Ali Riza Buyukuslu said the insitution aimed to contribute towards the social and cultural development of the area, as well as its economy. He thanked Yilmaz Taner for coordinating the festival and Turkish Embassy for its financial help.

The musical event started on Thursday with a concert featuring Aytul Buyuksarac, Gokhan Koc and Eytemiz. The programme continues with an accordian recital by Germanys Adrian Stieglitz and Simon Zimmerling. The American chamber orchestra Clark Sinfonia will provide music on Thursday and Belgium's Birsen trio are to perform chamber music next Saturday March 10th.

All performances are held in the Lefke Cultural Centre starting at 7.30pm and admission is free.

Flying into Larnaca Airport

10/02/2007

Due to the opening of the borders between the North and the South of Cyprus - Larnaca Airport has been a very popular destination for holiday makers and locals. After a direct flight to Larnaca Airport, South Cyprus, transfers are arranged to The Hideaway Club, a North Cyprus Hotel. You do not need a visa or any special documents. You only need a valid EU/US passport. You will be granted a visa at the border. Our representative will arrange for all your paper work to be done without you getting out of the vehicle. Your granted visa form will get stamped on arrival/departure “not” your passport - so those who worry about the rumour that they won’t be allowed onto the Greek or Turkish mainland with stamps from North or South Cyprus needn’t worry.

The opening of the borders also offer you the chance to arrange two centered holidays in South Cyprus and The Hideaway Club Hotel, North Cyprus!

Airlines such a British Airways, Excel Airways, First Choice, Thomsons, Thomas Cook, Austrian Airlines, Olympic Airways, Czech Airlines, Lufthansa, Cyprus Airlines ect – all have direct scheduled and charter flights to this destination. You can also surf the internet for travel sites offering last minute budget flights to Larnaca Airport - Just enter LCA as your destination.

ANFORA Shopping Centre ready for business, ahead of schedule

02/02/2007

Over one million sq. ft. of shopping space in the largest single retail development in Northern Cyprus

Located on the main road in Iskele, the Anfora (Amphora) Shopping Centre is nearing the final stages of completion with forty seven tenants already open on site and the 22,000 sq. ft. Marda Supermarket, a multi-screen cinema, a Bowling Alley and a further one hundred and fifty shops to open very soon.

The developers report that Phase 1 of the development, which was originally due for completion in July of 2007, is well ahead of schedule and is now open. Phase 2 of the massive project, which is due for completion in June 2008, is also well ahead of plan; and Phase 3, timed to open in July 2009 is developing at a pace to open at least six months early.

The one million square foot development, which will eventually contain well over two hundred different retail outlets, will also feature a 20,000 sq. ft. 2001 Homestore, branches of four major banks, a variety of bars, snack bars and restaurants, a cultural centre and a 4,000 sq. ft. nursery school with full family facilities. There will also be parking available for thousands of cars.

Many well known North Cyprus traders have either reserved trading units, or are already open for business; additionally, many Turkish and International retail ‘brands’ will soon be tempting shoppers at Anfora. The developers say that investors are being offered a superb and secure deal that offers a guaranteed lease of 10 years, returns of initial 15% per annum, upward only rent reviews every 3 years of 10%, assured capital appreciation and a staged payment plan until final completion.

For further information call 0533 831 4306, 0392 371 2100, 0392 371 3179 or via e-mail at anfora@bogaz.info.

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