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Olu Deniz, Turkey ©Loretta Prince Turkey & North Cyprus From the most famous turquoise waters and lagoon beach in Turkey to the pretty villages and old-world charm of North Cyprus, it’s not hard to see why these two gems are so popular.

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Olu Deniz, Turkey ©Loretta Prince

Turkey& NorthCyprusFrom the most famous turquoise waters and lagoon beach inTurkey to the pretty villages and old-world charm of NorthCyprus, it’s not hard to see why these two gems are so popular.

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NORTH CYPRUS IS ONE OFTHE MED’S BEST KEPTSECRETS AND JUST 40MILES FROM ONE OF THEWORLD’S TOP TRAVELDESTINATIONS, TURKEY.Turkey and North Cyprus are hugely popular with Britishtourists, North Cyprus for its slow pace of life, value for moneyand delightful village-feel and Turkey offers a fascinatingexperience for those seeking something a bit different.

TURKEY is a vast country between the Black Sea, theMediterranean and the Middle East and now well-established asa tourist destination, with some highly popular resorts around itslengthy coasts. It bears testimony to millennia of successivecivilisations, but still offers ‘virgin’ territory for the adventuroustraveller, while remaining a friendly and welcoming place.Turkey’s cultural capital Istanbul, is set to be an even hotterdestination in 2010 when it becomes European Capital ofCulture. The city will host a huge variety of arts and culturalevents throughout the year. In addition to the hubbub of modernlife, there are beautiful and historic buildings like thecolossally-domed St Sophia – first a cathedral, then amosque, now a museum – and the fabulousTopkapi, palace of the Ottoman sultans.Outside of Istanbul, Mugla, home to tourismcentres Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye, boasts1100 km of coastline, scenic natural beauty,temperate climate, plentiful activities, historicalsites and excellent resorts and infrastructure;the British make up half of all visitors to theregion. The Mediterranean coast in the south is alsopopular with sun-seekers. Its western portion,known as the Turquoise Coast, boasts popular resortssuch as Antalya and Side as well as an important wildlife areain Belek. The Black Sea coast in the north is more rugged, butdoes have its share of sandy-beached resorts. The interior, onthe other hand, is a memorable destination for the more intrepidtraveller, with dramatic, empty landscapes, as well as several skiresorts.

NORTH CYPRUS combines beautiful bays and enchantingsights with a sunny climate all year round, making it an ideal get-away for every season. Located at the crossroads of threecontinents, North Cyprus is a hotbed of historical wonders, abeautiful secret touched by heaven. The island is scattered with apeculiar array of architectural styles. Every corner is of historicimportance, from the ruins of classical Salamis, Lambousa andSoli Kingdoms to the romantic Crusader castles of St Hilarion,

Bufavento and Kantara, perched along the KyreniaMountains.

However, those who would rather lie out on thebeach will not be disappointed. On the EastCoast, between Famagusta and Bogaz, a sandybeach stretches out for a full 15 miles. On theNorth Coast, smaller coves, isolated creeks andcosy beaches are the norm for well over 20miles. A labyrinth of craft shops, ancient sites

and family-owned restaurants await explorationin North Cyprus’ vibrant towns, whilst the depths

of the crystal-clear azure seas offers many of theregion’s best dive sites.

On the two sides of Karpas peninsula, a large expanse ofimmaculate dunes is bordered with tamarisk and wild olivesgroves. Visit the most beautiful Guzelyurt Bay nearby, which isthe heart of the citrus groves extending as far as Yesihrmakvillage further enhancing Northern Cyprus’ claims to be anunforgettable destination.

North Cyprusenjoys a very

pleasant climate withan average of 300days of sunshine

every year

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North Cyprus Golden Beach

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Fact fileAs European Capital of Culture for 2010,ISTANBUL will host a full calendar of arts andcultural events throughout the year. Highlightsinclude: European Universities Theatre Festival(2–16 May); the 3rd International Poetry Festival(May) and the opening of the Museum ofInnocence, based on Orhan Pamuk’s latest novel,in the summer. www.istanbul2010.org

Festivals are an exciting feature of life in NORTHCYPRUS, including international music festivalssuch as the annual Bellapais Music Festival inMay-June, which brings together classicalmusicians from around the world.

TURKEY is the centre of origin for more that 30species of fruits. In the Black Sea Region:Tea, kiwiand hazelnut. In the Mediterranean Region:Bananas, avocados, olives and citrus fruits. InCentral and Eastern Anatolia: Grapes, apricots,walnuts and pomegranates grow.

The Korineum Golf and Country Club, the firsteco-friendly professional 18-hole golf course andgolf academy built to international standards inNORTH CYPRUS opened last year. Based inEsentepe in the region of Girne (Kyrenia) it is setagainst the stunning backdrop of the Beşparmak(Five Finger) Mountains on one side and theMediterranean Sea on the other.

Turkey's volcanic heritage has meant that thecountry is dotted with THERMAL SPRINGSwhere steaming water heated deep undergroundhas found an outlet at the surface. The Aegeanregion's gem is the UNESCO world heritage siteof Pamukkale east of Izmir, or 'Cotton Castle' inTurkish, a hot spring whose water cascades gentlyover giant calcified tiers.

Tourist Officewww.gototurkey.co.uk020 7839 [email protected] 7631 1930 [email protected]

Official language Turkish

Average seaside temperatures (August)North Cyprus, 21ºC–36ºCTurkey, 26ºC–30ºC

Currency Turkish Lira

Average flying time from UK 4 hours

Local time GMT+2

Did you know?St Nicholas – the original Santa Claus– was born in Patara in Turkey and hasa church dedicated to him in Demre.

Due to international requirements, allflights into North Cyprus have totouch down, in transit, at any airportin Turkey. The stop-over is about 30-45 minutes and there is usually nochange of aircraft.

Two of the world's seven wonders arelocated in Turkey; The Temple ofArtemis and The HalicarnassusMausoleum.

North Cyprus

Turkish Glass Mosaic Lanterns ©Loretta Prince

Olu Deniz, Turkey ©Loretta Prince

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