The Oasis at Ayios Philon is set high on rocks above the ancient Roman harbour. It’s location makes a perfect base for exploring the rich history of Karpasia. Our simple bedrooms stand above the beautiful cove with steps leading down to the sandy beach.The lapping waves gently lull you to sleep. Lofty palm trees sway in the balmy breeze, sheltering our inviting restaurant overlooking the sea, serving Turkish cuisine. Watch the setting sun over the richly coloured sea, with a ‘sundowner’, in this lonely paradise. Snorkel in crystal clear waters. Natural springs fall into the sea giving the swimmer a tantalising experience of warm sea and cool springs mingling. The area us popular with the local fishermen. The nearby Golden Beach is a nesting site for Turtles, and is just 10 minutes walk. Many beautiful walks await you. The ‘Oasis’ is surrounded by unspoilt countryside, where herbs grow in abundance. Springtime flowers, including rare wild orchids give a riot of colour. Donkeys wander in the surrounding hills, and the birdlife is particularly rich in April and May with Bee-eaters, Hoopoes, Rollers and Golden Orioles to name a few. Your congenial host Masallah and friendly staff are always ready to welcome

Kocareis bungalows started its service on the eastern coastline of Famagusta in 1976, initially selling soft drinks only during seasons. Over time, it first started to serve in the accommodation sector with only five rooms, and since 1985 it has started to provide service all year round. The first new block bungalow construction was completed in the early 90s, and it gained its current appearance with the addition of the other two blocks. Bungalows: There are three types of bungalows in our facility. These; We can classify it as four-person, three-person and two-person. Our four-person bungalows have a mezzanine floor and have two beds and two sofa beds. Our three-person bungalows have two beds and a pull-out bed, and our two-person bungalows have a double bed. All bungalows have a gas stove with oven, a refrigerator, a pot, a pan, plates, cutlery and glasses depending on the number of people, and a television as standard. Each bungalow has a private balc

Karpaz View Hotel has a spectacular location overlooking the coast with panoramic views just next to the St. Apostolos Andreas Monastery. Located in one of the most beautiful spots in Karpaz. It is situated approximately 20 minutes drive from the Dip Karpaz Village where St. Apostolos Andreas Monastery is signposted and just 3 minutes from the Holy Monastery on foot. View Hotel is ready to host you with 15 rooms all with air conditioning and sea views. Outside terraces offer seating areas within a stunning setting. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating facing the beautiful Mediterranean sea and servers traditional local cuisine. The Karpaz View Hotel is run by the Dipkarpaz Municipal

Kaplica Hotel & Bungalow is located at the seaside on the coastal road between Kyrenia and Karpaz close to Kaplica village. The Hotel’s stunning Sea and Mountain View together with its Private Sandy Beach attracts both local and international tourists throughout the year. If you are lucky enough you may even see newly hatched turtles. &n

  Built between 1298 and 1312 during the Lusignan period, it is one of the most beautiful Gothic buildings in the entire Mediterranean world. The Lusignan kings first lived in Nicosia in St. The King of Cyprus in the St. Sophia Cathedral, and then the St. Sophia Cathedral in Famagusta. They were crowned King of Jerusalem in St. Nicholas Cathedral. These ceremonies were held until it was converted into a mosque in 1571. The architecture of the cathedral's western façade, which is the most beautiful and best preserved, was influenced by the Reims Cathedral in France. The 16th century Venetian gallery of the cathedral, which has a unique Gothic style embroidered window, is located in the courtyard and is used as a fountain today. A Venetian coat of arms can be seen above the round windows at the entrance. It is thought that the relief decorated with some animal figures comes from a temple in Salamis. The apse of the cathedral, like most Cypriot churches, is in the Eastern style and has three compartments. The historical sycamore tree or tropical fig (Ficus Soycomorus or Minimal Deciduos) located at the entrance of the cathedral is the oldest living creature on the island of Cyprus, with a history of approximately 700 years. It is said that the tree was planted in 1298, when the construction of the cathedral began. Its trunk divides into 7 branches after 2.70 meters. The tree, which bears fruit seven times a year, casts a fascinating shade in front of the cathedral. The tree, whose roots reach East Africa, has been important in the region since the time of the ancient Egyptians due to its beautiful fruit, its ability to create a semi-covered shade for hot places, and its valuable timber for furniture making. This may be due to the fact that the fruits of the tree are called Pharaoh fruits among the pub

This monument which is within the Necropolis is thought to have been erected in the name of Nikokreon, the last king of Salamis. It is stated that Nikokreon chose to commit suicide rather than surrender to Ptolemaios. Before killing himself, he killed his wife and family, and set fire to the palace. In the middle of the platform that can be reached by climbing a set of echeloned steps, there is a kiln in which iron bars and statues made of stone and clay belonging to that era were found. The statues made of half baked clay have the characteristics of the late Classical Greek sculpt

Karpaz Yarımadasının Apostolos Andreas ya da Zafer Burnu olarak bilinen en doğu ucunda yer alan bu manastır hem Rumlar hem de Türkler tarafından kutsal bir yer olarak oldukça değer görmektedir. Mucizeler Yaratıcısı, Rüzgarların Hakimi ve Yolcuların Koruyucusu vasıflarını taşıyan Apostolos Andreas’a (St. Andrew) adanmış olan manastırda yer alan kilise, görkemli mimarisinin yanı sıra göz alıcı avizeleri ve ikonları ile mekanın mistisizmini arttırmaktadır. Manastırın ziyaretçileri için burada gerçekleştirilen ayinler dışında bir diğer önemli imkan ise adakta bulunabilmeleridir. Sadece ortodoks ziyaretçiler değil Apostolos Andreas’ın gücüne inanan hemen hemen herkes giriş kapısının yanında bulunan adak yerine birer mum dikerek dilekte bulunur. St. Andrew'in, Hz. İsa tartafından papazlığa çağrılan ilk kişi olmasından dolayı dini ünvanı "ilk çağrılan" anlamında "O Protoklitos" olmuştur. Hristiyan inanışına göre St. Andrew bir gözü kör bir kaptanın kullanmakta olduğu bir tekne ile bir ziyaret dönüşünde burada kıyıya çıkmış, kayaya vurarak şifalı bir suyun kaynak bulmasını sağlamış ve kaptanın görmeyen bir gözünü iyileştirmiştir. Şu anda modern kilisenin altında içme suyu bulunan kuyuların bulunduğu küçük odanın 15. yüzyıldan kalma bir şapel olduğu düşünülmektedir.   This is one of the pilgrimage centres of Orhodox Church of Cyprus, and is at the tip of the Karpas peninsula. It was once the Lourdes of Cyprus, served not by an organized community of monks but by a changing group of volunteer priests and laymen. An enormous modern plaza of pilgrims lodgings frames the slightly older monastery buildings wrapped around the church. Below, the modern church steps lead down to a square, vaulted chapel, three baptismal basins fed by a sacred spring and an old wharf. It was on this site that St Andrew briefly landed in Cyprus on his final missionary journey back to his Palestinian homeland. His footfall revealed a spring whose waters miraculously healed the blind captain of his ship.   &n