Make a holiday rental, home or villa in Northern Cyprus your home away from home

Northern Cyprus is an island paradise, and the ideal getaway for British holiday makers for decades, and the water sports, stunning coastline, archaeological sites, imposing medieval castles, uncrowded beaches and magnificent welcome received from the locals keeps Northern Cyprus in the front of the minds of anyone who has had the luxury of experiencing a holiday to Northern Cyprus. Take a Northern Cyprus self catering holiday villa and see what all the fuss is about!

Places to holiday in Northern Cyprus

Famagusta is surrounded by the original city walls from medieval times, with the magnificent Kantara Castle standing proud in the centre. The ghost town between North and the Republic of Cyprus is an incredible sight, and the ruins of Salamis are a hugely important archaeological site. Famagusta is also home to modern beach resorts, and provides access for walkers and 4x4 drivers to the Karpas Peninsula.

Kyrenia is best known for its marina and port, described by many travel journalists as the most beautiful marina in the world. The Kyrenia region also benefits from the magnificent beaches of North Cyprus, and taking a Northern Cyprus holiday villa for rent in Kyrenia will undoubtedly draw you to the beaches of Escape Beach and Acapulco beach, which both have bars, restaurants and nightclubs nearby.

Things to do on a Northern Cyprus holiday

With 9,000 years of history, North Cyprus has some exquisite historic sites and a magnificently rich culture. Gothic churches, crusader castles, crumbling temples and Colonial architecture are dotted around the blissfully unspoilt and natural landscape. The Cypriot culture is very important in the North, and there are examples of folk singing, dancing and cuisine in regular supply from North Cyprus rental properties and Northern Cyprus self catering villas.

The beaches in Northern Cyprus are hard to do justice to. The crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean lap against the fine sand, whether the beach is a large sweeping resort beach with bars and watersport provisions, or one of the many idyllic untouched coves hidden behind dunes, or the wild deserted sands of the Karpaz Peninsula.

For eight months of the year, swimming is enjoyed by tourists, and the sailing, diving, windsurfing, waterskiing and other water sports continue round the calendar.

Weather in Northern Cyprus

Last minute holidays to Cyprus can be taken at any time of year. The magnificent Mediterranean climate provides long hot summers, averaging 30°C during the day, and mild winters staying above 10°C during the day.

Flights to Northern Cyprus

Currently, all flights to Northern Cyprus must be directed through Turkey or Azerbaijan, to the Airports of Gecitkale (GEC) and Ercan (ECN). There are a range of cheap flights to Northern Cyprus available, but it is best ask a travel agent or speak direct to flight providers to ensure you get the best deal and route for your cheap flights to Northern Cyprus.