North Cyprus,Kyrenia or Famagusta

ldtoak


Joined: 13/02/2012
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
13/02/2012 22:55

We stayed at the Pia Bella in september last year on our first trip to North Cyprus and had a great time,We would like to return but wonder if Famagusta in particular the refurbished Arkin Palm hotel would be a good option ? any advise will be much appreciated thanks.

bertieboss


Joined: 22/07/2011
Posts: 149

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 02:42

Fama-g doesn't have anywhere near the number of restaurants or the variety of "night life" available in Kyrenia and is quite a trek from the airport!!

EamonnMc


Joined: 18/06/2010
Posts: 1019

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 03:32

No contest, It has to be Kyrenia, in my opinion.

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 04:52

Yes definitely Girne. Try The Almond holiday village.....it's the best

nemo1985


Joined: 09/07/2011
Posts: 186

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 09:54

Yes have to agree with everyone else - kyrenia

reyntj


Joined: 26/01/2011
Posts: 229

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 10:08

i agree but disagree completely about the airport comment - your geography is obviously wildly inaccurate. i f you mean ercan i would say its equidistant to magusa or kyrenia or larnaca the journey is im sure quicker - i should know i have lived in both. i have been in the pal hotelm and its now one of the best on the island if not the best and if you like beaches famagusta has without doubt the best - the beach at palm hotels maybe the best. i have to agree with restraurants that kyrenia has a wider and more pro europen choice.but there are things to do in magusa there are more shops the beaches are free .there is salamis ruins and the historic city. i wouldnt plan on a shopping trip here though as compared to the uk you will be disappointed!if you want to get away from english people famagusta is a good option. if you want to go and sit in english cafes and east bacon and eggs like at home kyrenia has this.id do 2-3 days palm hotel & 4 days rocks hotel kyrenia - perfect!

davpat


Joined: 23/08/2011
Posts: 225

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 10:14

Kyrenia for us,book The Hideaway,you will not be dissappointed







David

james63


Joined: 17/10/2009
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 10:25

definately Kyrenia

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 12:59

yeah, definately kyrenia !

Its so nice ...like Manchester... but lots of sunshine and english food.

chr1ch


Joined: 02/06/2011
Posts: 51

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 14:31

Have a look at Mountain View Hotel near Kyrenia as well.

I was very impressed for the price.

katjusha


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 226

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 19:07

I would say Famagusta, beaches are much nicer, still good night life and plenty of restaurants to eat, I experienced it myself. And I am the person who likes good places to eat and have fun. traditional food is really good, english food you can have back in UK, nice to have some break I think. Lots of historical places to visit. To plan excursion to Kyrenia for couple days could be the option. I would say, if you are up for the beach - Famagusta!

ldtoak


Joined: 13/02/2012
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
14/02/2012 19:42

Many thanks for all the comments, it looks like Kyrenia wins!! we chose Pia Bella for the location and the fact we didn't need a car, are the Hideaway and Mountain View far from the harbour?

davpat


Joined: 23/08/2011
Posts: 225

Message Posted:
15/02/2012 15:07

The Hideaway will be a good walk from the Harbour??????????....but a 10 minute taxi ride will get you there!





David