Merit Crystal Cove
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I visited a village scarred by the ethnic cleansing of Turkish Cypriot civilians by their Greek Cypriot neighbours in 1974.
This village, which now markets itself as an agrotourism "jewel" hides a horrible recent past.
In August 1974, the Greek Cypriots, led by a Tokhni villager organised the massacre of 85 Turkish Cypriot …
Getting about Northern Cyprus
Visited Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus on the Turkish side, only 4.50 tl on the dolmus. Peaceful city with a bunch of churches, mosques & Turkish markets. Didn't walk over the famous border into Greek Cyprus 'cause I forgot my passport. 7 tl got me to gazimagusa, a port town with a walled city right next to the Harbour. Didn't have much time until the last bus but first impressions said I shoulda stayed longer. 1.5 hrs and another 7 tl and I'm back in Girne for the last ...
Introducing Girne
... touristy. Tourist info gives me the tip of a nice sand beach nearby. Finally get out there and it's 15 tl to get in, complete joke. 21 tl round trip with dolmuses. Had a beer with the Pom in my room come night. Although well travelled and interesting, fairly nuts. Accom: Cyprus dorms for 2 nights - 25 ...
My stay at the Lefkara Hotel and Restaurant
... them and the difference is obvious undoubtedly, but I just mention it to stress that they should be alert. The Lefkaritika lace is very expensive indeed but behind each piece of art as I call it there are endless hours of work. The reason I mentioned about the cheap alternatives is that I found much imitation pieces this time so don’t be tricked!!
So, finally I finish my review by urging people to spend at least a day or two at Pano Lefkara ...
North Cyprus adventure - day 2
Had my usual walk along the beach and headed into breakfast, did some people watching, i was the only lone traveller there, most seemed to be on long breaks and a lot older, but they were never the less entertaining to listen too.
Decided over breakfast that North Cyprus would not get the better of me, so armed with a list of places that i needed to drive through i headed back to Pyla and over the crossing, i had made sure i had petrol this time and headed ...
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- Swimming pool
- Room service
- Fitness/Health center
- Free parking
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