About Northern Cyprus

North Cyprus is the 3rd largest island of the Mediterranean and the least unspoilt with miles of deserted sandy beaches and clear blue sea ideal for spending North Cyprus holidays. Turkish Cypriot villages can be found in the back drop of the five finger mountain where life goes on as it has done for many centuries. Turkish Cypriots are as warm and friendly as the Cypriot sunshine. Wherever you go in Northern Cyprus you will find bustling towns like Nicosia and Farmagusta where there is a blend of ancient and modern cultures. Northern Cyprus covers an area of over 3,000 square miles and is mainly populated by Turkish Cypriots but is now becoming more popular with British people and other foreign nationals. North Cyprus is a Mediterranean paradise, perfect spot for your North Cyprus holidays. Here you can find citrus groves, scented meadows, hidden coves and a warm blue sea. In addition heritage castles, Mosques and Harbours. None of these beauties of Northern Cyprus are spoilt by the ingress of high rise developments like in other parts of the Mediterranean. People who wish for relaxation will find it on holidays in North Cyprus, there is a Turkish word that visitors will get to know very quickly Yarish – meaning slowly. In North Cyprus no-one is in a hurry. It is a land that gives you a feel of time standing still. The main language spoken in Northern Cyprus is Turkish however English is widely spoken as many Turkish Cypriots have at some time worked or lived in the UK. Cyprus is situated in the Mediterranean with Turkey Africa and the Middle East close by. The Cyprus name derives from the word copper which was widely sourced by the Romans and successors. In 1960 Cyprus became independent and the Greek Cypriots and Greek mainland military formed a coup in 1974 and Turkey was forced to intervene to safeguard the Turkish Cypriots. TRNC was formed in 1983 since then Northern Cyprus has survived and grew in economy. The main source of Northern Cyprus income is mainly tourism but it also comes from agriculture such as abundance of olive trees and citrus fruits.