Information about North Cyprus’ perfect climate and what delights the weather brings for visitors!

North Cyprus lies about 70 miles south of Turkey and enjoys a fantastic eastern Mediterranean climate with long hot summers and short temperate winters.

The coastline of North Cyprus offers some of the finest and safest bathing in the Mediterranean, and the crystal clear Mediterranean Sea brings delights for swimmers, snorkelers, divers, sailors, water-skiers and fishermen alike.

North Cyprus’ rainfall is low and concentrated in December and January – and the rains there are a good thing, unlike the rain in Northern Europe! The rains bring the wild flowers for which North Cyprus is also renowned, they carpet the island in the spring and varieties are diverse and include more than 38 species of orchid alone! Add to this the scents of the orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit blossoms and your senses will be struck by the aromatic and visual beauty of North Cyprus.

Information about North Cyprus, its scenery and landmarks.

The fertile northern coastal strip is today accepted as one of the most beautiful natural areas in the world in which to live. It offers lush scenery and behind it is the most spectacular backdrop of the Besparmak Mountains which are also known as the Kyrenia or Girne mountain range.

The mountains are sheer and breathtaking and decorated with medieval castles, fortresses and ancient ruins. In land, behind the rocky mountain range and the imposing Five Finger Mountain you will find the huge fertile Mesaoria plain. From here you reach Ercan airport and the island's capital city of Nicosia or Lefkosa.

If you journey further along the east coast you will find the ancient fortified city of Famagusta or Gazimagosa and close by the ruins of Salamis. To the north east the landscape turns into small pasture lands enclosed by stone walls and dotted with olive trees and rocky outcrops. The beaches along the coast here are a blend of rock pools and sheltered sandy bays.

You will be spoilt if you visit, and will find you need to keep coming back for more! When you visit North Cyprus you will find the Turkish Cypriot people to be the warmest, most welcoming and generous people; in fact their friendliness is legendary. And if you choose to make North Cyprus your home – whether permanently or for a few weeks every year on holiday – you will find you are universally welcome. Information about North Cyprus, accessibility and getting to North Cyprus.

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