Susan’s guidebook
Places you really must visit
Castles, Palaces, Historical sights, Beautiful Beaches, Monumental Olive Trees,
Although it is quite a climb to the top this Castle is a wonderful experience and the views even on the way up are stunning.
Its a must!!
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St. Hilarion, Girne Kalesi, Yat Limani, Kyrenia
Although it is quite a climb to the top this Castle is a wonderful experience and the views even on the way up are stunning.
Its a must!!
Whichever way you approach this Castle the views are stunning.
Once at the Castle you can see spectacular views of the Karpas Peninsular. There are picnic spots on the way to the Castle.
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Kantara Castle
Whichever way you approach this Castle the views are stunning.
Once at the Castle you can see spectacular views of the Karpas Peninsular. There are picnic spots on the way to the Castle.
This is the highest of the 4 Castles in North Cyprus at 960 meters with 600 steps leading up to to it. The drive up is not for the faint hearted but well worth it.
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Buffavento Castle
Buffavento Kalesi YoluThis is the highest of the 4 Castles in North Cyprus at 960 meters with 600 steps leading up to to it. The drive up is not for the faint hearted but well worth it.
You will not regret this visit. Leave early. Remember to take some shade and a picnic as there are no shops here beyond Dipkarpas. There are some hotels which can be booked online such as Burhan's Hotel, Livana, Blue Sea, The Karpasia Nature House, The Oasis at Afilon and several others. Prices vary from £37 per night up to £190 for a more luxurious experience. I can recommend Burhan's Hotel at Rizokarpaso
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Karpass Peninsula
You will not regret this visit. Leave early. Remember to take some shade and a picnic as there are no shops here beyond Dipkarpas. There are some hotels which can be booked online such as Burhan's Hotel, Livana, Blue Sea, The Karpasia Nature House, The Oasis at Afilon and several others. Prices vary from £37 per night up to £190 for a more luxurious experience. I can recommend Burhan's Hotel at Rizokarpaso
A VISIT TO THE REMOTE Mavi Köşk, or “The Blue House,” is like stepping back in time. Built it 1957 in the middle of nowhere near the coast of Northern Cyprus, the retro-chic villa is still furnished as it was in the 1970s when the owner is rumored to have escaped capture by fleeing through a hidden tunnel behind his bed.
Now a museum, Mavi Köşk feels more like snooping around in someone’s home. Though its history is a blurry mix of myth and truth, it’s believed the house was built by a Paulo Paolides, a Greek Cypriot who was rumored to work for the Italian mafia smuggling guns into Cyprus, and the decor is a glimpse into the glamorous if eccentric lifestyle of the supposed mobster.
As the name suggests, there is a clear blue theme throughout the multicolor home, with bright blue furniture, carpets, walls, and entire blue rooms. The house is full of perfectly kitsch features, such as the sunken blue “milk pool” in the living area and the iguana skin-covered drinks cabinet.
Upstairs, you can visit the balcony where Paolides would supposedly throw an apple during parties and invite whoever caught the fruit to spend the evening with him. You can also take in the spectacular view, which stretches as far as the coast of Turkey on a clear day.
Paolides lived in the Blue House until 1974 when he fled during the Turkish invasion. The Turkish army took control of the residence, which was later opened to the public as a museum.
Know Before You Go
You must wear blue overshoes when visiting the Blue House, and these are provided. It is also inside a military zone, so passports will need to be left at the entrance and are returned to you when you leave. Don't forget to take your passport with you. The museum is open daily except on Mondays. There is a small fee to enter that must be paid by credit or debit card.
The Blue House
A VISIT TO THE REMOTE Mavi Köşk, or “The Blue House,” is like stepping back in time. Built it 1957 in the middle of nowhere near the coast of Northern Cyprus, the retro-chic villa is still furnished as it was in the 1970s when the owner is rumored to have escaped capture by fleeing through a hidden tunnel behind his bed.
Now a museum, Mavi Köşk feels more like snooping around in someone’s home. Though its history is a blurry mix of myth and truth, it’s believed the house was built by a Paulo Paolides, a Greek Cypriot who was rumored to work for the Italian mafia smuggling guns into Cyprus, and the decor is a glimpse into the glamorous if eccentric lifestyle of the supposed mobster.
As the name suggests, there is a clear blue theme throughout the multicolor home, with bright blue furniture, carpets, walls, and entire blue rooms. The house is full of perfectly kitsch features, such as the sunken blue “milk pool” in the living area and the iguana skin-covered drinks cabinet.
Upstairs, you can visit the balcony where Paolides would supposedly throw an apple during parties and invite whoever caught the fruit to spend the evening with him. You can also take in the spectacular view, which stretches as far as the coast of Turkey on a clear day.
Paolides lived in the Blue House until 1974 when he fled during the Turkish invasion. The Turkish army took control of the residence, which was later opened to the public as a museum.
Know Before You Go
You must wear blue overshoes when visiting the Blue House, and these are provided. It is also inside a military zone, so passports will need to be left at the entrance and are returned to you when you leave. Don't forget to take your passport with you. The museum is open daily except on Mondays. There is a small fee to enter that must be paid by credit or debit card.