going to North Cyprus for first time next week

Lorraine


Joined: 18/06/2008
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Message Posted:
18/06/2008 17:50

Hubby and I will be staying at the Artemis Resort Hotel next week. Would love to hear comments about hotel and things to do in Famagusta???



thanx,



Lorraine

Hilltop



Joined: 28/04/2008
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Message Posted:
18/06/2008 17:59

Hi Lorraine.

The Artemis is a very striking hotel and is set on nice beach. I haven't stayed there (it is mainly Turkish mainlanders).



Famagusta is around 35 minutes away and the old city is a must. On the way to Famagusta you will see the ruins at Salamis which are also worth a visit. If you have time, go to St Barnabas, it is on the tourist map that you can get from the hotel.

Others will no doubt assist you further.

cyprusishome


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Message Posted:
18/06/2008 18:21

I know it is wrong time of year for wildlife but you must take a drive along the Karpaz.



Also there is a new cultural centre in Buyukkonuk, cannot remember name off hand but they do local craft displays etc.



A bit further but Lefkosa Old City is superb viewing, we took friends last week and if you go make sure you go early morning cos it is HOT!!

pilgrim



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Message Posted:
18/06/2008 19:09

Othello Tower in Old City wellworth a visit. Virtually opposite, Paternak coffee house which serves fantastic cakes and turkish delight. Buffet in Artemis best I've had.

have a great time

regards

p

Hot Hornet


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Message Posted:
18/06/2008 20:14

think cyprusishome means Delcraft in Buyukonuk - run by Lois Cemal (also has a b&b there) - great place to go if you want to see how Cyprus was and still should be!

There should also be plenty of wildlife to see too!

phylray



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Message Posted:
19/06/2008 01:06

I would add that the ruins at Salamis are Roman & you can still see parts of

the mosaic pictures of gods etc. pillars. It must have been a stunning town

There is also an arena & nearby ancient harbour partly submerged, all lying

there & open to view (no cost) Stayed there few years ago & swam from the

sandy beaches along which are blue everlasting flowers & wild orchids There is so much to see.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
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Message Posted:
19/06/2008 12:22

hi lorraine , welcome to the forum , the artemis is very beautiful , you will love it , when it's finished in it's entirety , it will be magnificent , that area is really up and coming , but i have to say in addition to all the above posts , for me it has to be the old walled city every time , there's something magical about it , i never tire of going there , have a wonderful holiday ,as i'm sure you will , and don't forget and come back to us , to let us know how you found it .

have a safe journey , simbas

dw1973


Joined: 04/06/2008
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Message Posted:
19/06/2008 19:45

What kind of wildlife can you see in NC?

Hilltop



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Message Posted:
19/06/2008 20:33

Not a lot after the hunting season (if it moves they shoot it). There is more variety in Staffordshire.

However, dependant on the time of year, you may be lucky enough to see migratory birds (particularly like the bee eaters)

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
19/06/2008 20:41

There is the turtle hatching, August I believe, & there are wild donkeys in

Karpaz which is still very unspoilt with many lovely sandy beaches.

dalartokat


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Message Posted:
19/06/2008 21:30

Message 8................ the snakes and the big furry spiders!!!!!

dw1973


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Message Posted:
19/06/2008 23:38

Don't be saying that dalartokat, you'll be scaring my wife and daughter!!

dalartokat


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Message Posted:
20/06/2008 00:09

dw1973..........then don't look down!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol !!!

phylray



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Message Posted:
20/06/2008 00:53

There are snakes on our islands here in Scotland & more in every hot country

I have stayed in. They are rarely to be seen. Stay out of long grass, scrub