History of Cyprus:
Cyprus has had a rich history, which has left behind many fascinating archaeological remains. The Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all ruled Cyprus by turn from 568BC to 395AD. The island then became part of the Byzantine Empire until captured by Richard 1(the Lion Heart of England) and then held by the Knights Templar. Richards‘ Queen Berengaria is reputed to have lived in St Hilarion Castle and the Queens Window is still there today looking down at the villa.
The Lusignans ruled between 1192 and 1489 and they were responsible for the development of the famous Bellapais Abbey. The Venetians followed and ruled until 1571 when the Ottoman Empire conquered the island.Today the population of 180,000 is mostly Turkish Cypriot
Making your stay more enjoyable:
We have agents nearby who will come and meet you on the morning after you arrive to tell you about the island and places to see and local events and advise on car hire etc. They will also be available at any time to solve any problems that may arise.
The villa is private and secluded, with only one other villa within 400m, and that 35m away. There are three local restaurants within 1km, and Karaoglanaoglu is a ten minute drive at the bottom of the mountain, where there are supermarkets, local shops and many restaurants, with a wide variety of cuisines to suite all tastes. The whitewashed village of Karaman (1.5km above the villa) has a village shop, church and pub. Edremit (1.5km below the villa), has a bar, small local shop, an old church, and local craft shops. The sea is a 15 minute drive with a wide variety of beaches close by, West of Karaoglanaoglu. To the East of Kyrenia is the wonderful world of Turtle conservation, and miles of beaches leading up the Carpaz ('pan handle').
Local Information :
There is a guest book in the house giving helpful local information and details for eating out, boat trips etc. Please feel free to add your own notes on places others might enjoy seeing or restaurants and beaches that you enjoyed.
There are three local restaurants within 1km. of the villa. The coast, 10 mins drive away, where the cuisine is from local Turkish Cypriot , to 'pan European' , and many others, offers the opportunity to eat out to any taste.
The many coved beaches to the West of Kyrenia provide all the water sport amenities, are clean, and safe.
Kyrenia, the old Crusader and Venetian harbour, is a place to sit and litrally watch the world pass by, at one of the many harbourside restauarants.
The rich history of the Island, provides the opportunity to travel an hour or two to ancient Roman cities (Salamis) to the extraordinary Bronze Age buriel chambers, across the valley from the villa. The floodlit ruined Abbey at Belapais,10 km, & The 'Tree of Idleness'a must.
Other Activities:
go-karting
marks the location of the property in Kyrenia Region
