The Med for less!
Fantastic summer value in beautiful North Cyprus
NORTH Cyprus is a sundappled sun home to fairytale mountain castles, gothic abbeys, ancient classical villages, jasmine-scented old towns and snoozy, traditional villages.
Basking in around 340 days of sunshine each year, it’s an enticing destination to explore — while also being ideal for a lazy summer break beside a tranquil beach and turquoise seas.
What’s more, this secret corner of the Med offers the most fantastic value for money, making for affordable luxury holidays.
Prices with specialist Cyprus Paradise are low. And once you’re on the ground eating out won’t dent your pocket much, either. A glass of wine costs only £2, a beer £1.50, lunch £5 — and dinner typically just £10 per head. Car hire is equally astonishing value from just £19 per day.
Hotels with spas offer free access if you are staying there, while treatments start from £20.
In this euro-free zone, prices are in Turkish lira — meaning there’s no need to worry about post-Brexit effects or sudden price rises.
No visa is required, and roaming charges aren’t an issue, either, as there is free wi-fi in most of the many high-quality resort and boutique hotels. As uncertainty about Brexit continues, the excellent exchange rate works very much in our favour, making this an ideal time to experience all that this welcoming island has to offer.
UNSPOILED BEACHES
NORTH Cyprus now provides every modern luxury a visitor could want, with excellent four and five-star hotels, plus fun in the sun from watersports to wildlife-spotting.
In summer, this unspoiled destination offers incredible value for money, while retaining a slightly time-warped, uncommercialised feel. It’s the Med as it used to be, with crystal clear waters and miles of golden sandy beaches, but without the noisy bars, trinket shops and crowds.
The rugged Karpaz National Park is home to adorable wild donkeys and nesting loggerhead turtles, as well as long stretches of unsullied, golden sand. You can feed the donkeys, or go with a conservation group to watch the turtles lay their eggs.
There are amazing boat tours leaving from Kyrenia Harbour, where you can stop off at a cove to go swimming or snorkelling, with a chance to spot starfish, turtles and even dolphins.
And you can expect a culinary treat when eating out, with locally caught fish and tender chicken or lamb kebabs often featuring on mouthwatering menus.
Family-run tavernas also dish up a meze-style feast of flavours, where countless small plates — from hummus to tasty meatballs — make a delicious appearance.
Dine al fresco on a rooftop terrace or at a table by the sea — Kyrenia Harbour provides a blissful backdrop for a romantic, candlelit meal.
With Brexit worries still looming, beautiful North Cyprus is an uncomplicated choice for a sundrenched summer holiday.
Escape mass tourism, enjoy affordable luxury — and benefit from the best value you’ll find anywhere in the Med.
Booking is easy. Call 0203 150 1884 or visit cyprusparadise.com/wed.