The Karpas Peninsula or panhandle' as the British called the
north-east of Cyprus ,is a land where time stands still Miles
and miles of sandy beaches with not a person in
sight. Ancient towns, basilicas, ruins and tombs scatter the
area waiting to be explored. To get a taste of Cyprus twenty
years ago, the traveller must visit the Karpas. These are not
pretty, Picture postcard villages like Bellapais, but rural
traditional Cypriot villages where the animals live under
the same roof as their owners. The land is agricultural and
the majority of the villagers live off the land.
BOGAZ
Return to the roundabout and proceed straight across. Where
this road joins the main road turn left for Bogaz. Is a
fishing village with several restaurants, a couple of small
shops and a petrol stations. It is a good place to stop for a
break and a drink. The small harbour was built and funded by
the local fisherman and is exclusively for their use. In the
mornings they stand on their boats selling the ‘catch of
the day’.
Simply follow the road north east and enjoy the changing
countryside. The people are very relaxed in the Karpas and
this goes for the animals as well! Watch your speed, it is not
uncommon to find two tractors stopped in the middle of the
road ,their owners passing the time of day. The donkeys
certainly have no respect for the Highway Code.
