North Cyprus
North Cyprus is the Mediterranean’s best kept secret: Loved for its slow pace of life, value for money and delightful village-feel, it combines beautiful bays and enchanting sights with a sunny climate all year round, making it an ideal get-away for every season.

Located at the crossroads of three continents and just 40 miles from Turkey, North Cyprus is bursting with intriguing antiquity and a rich cultural history. The North Cyprus coastline is astonishingly beautiful with its ancient harbours where you can dine al-fresco and beaches that stretch for miles, whilst the depths of the crystal-clear azure seas offers many of the region’s best dive sites. A labyrinth of craft shops, ancient sites and family-owned restaurants await exploration in North Cyprus’ vibrant towns, whilst idyllic scenery and ancient rustic villages gently dot the countryside.
Northern Cyprus provides a most hospitable welcome to visitors, with its friendly people – one of the few places in the Med that is still unspoilt, unpolluted and uncrowded.

How to Come to North Cyprus

Flights To North Cyprus
There are frequent scheduled and charter flights out of England and other European Countries to Ercan Airport in North Cyprus. North Cyprus has direct air links only with Turkey, where all planes from Europe must first touch down.
From Turkey, you can choose from a number of scheduled flights from Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, Adana and Antalya.
Ercan Airport is 45 Minutes drive from the hotel.

Flights To South Cyprus
Almost all big European Airlines fly direct into Larnaca in South Cyprus. Arriving from Larnaca, it is very easy to get to the North by crossing a check-point in Nicosia. Larnaca Airport is one and a half hours drive from the hotel.

Surface Area
Total area of Cyprus is 9251 km²and is the third largest island in the Mediterranean after Sicily and Sardinia. Britain, which was the last ruler of the island gave Cyprus its independence in 1960, but before leaving, established two sovereign military bases on the island. These are Akrotiri (124 km²) and Dhekelia (132 km²) which cover an area of 256km². 244 km² is the United Nations controlled green line (no man's land).

Language
The official language in North Cyprus is Turkish, whereas English is also commonly spoken.

Electricity
240 Volts. Plugs are in English standards.

Telephone
For international calls dial 00 90 392 followed by your number in Cyprus. For example, to call Club Simena Hotel from UK you should dial (00 90 392) 825 24 76.

Transport
Taxis prices are reasonable in North Cyprus. You should still ask the driver for the price before departure. There is also a collective taxi system with minibuses known as Dolmus. Bus departures are frequent between large and smaller towns during the day. Public transport services are less frequent after 5pm and during the weekends.

Climate
The climate of Cyprus is typical Mediterranean. It has dry, long summers, and warm, short, light rainy winters.

Entry Requirements
A valid passport is required for entry to North Cyprus & South Cyprus. Nationals of the European Union Nations do not require a visa. All other nationals should check their entry requirements with the nearest Representative Office of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the Republic of Cyprus.

Car Rental
Prices are excellent for the travellers who wish to act freely. You can hire a car with your valid driving license. We drive on the left in North Cyprus just like in England. Wearing seatbelt is compulsory. All signposts are international.

Currency
The Turkish Lira (YTL) is the currency used in North Cyprus. Foreign currencies and travellers' cheques are accepted in banks, and exchange offices. Most credit cards are valid in many places, but bank charges may apply in some places.

Museums in North Cyprus
During the summer period (May-October), opening times vary. In winter, opening hours are usually as follows: 9am-1pm and 2pm-4.30pm. Museums are closed on National holidays. For more information you can contact with the Museums and Antiquities Department.

Tourist Information in UK
North Cyprus Tourism Centre, 29 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3EG, UK. Tel: 0207 631 1930.

Shopping
Popular souvenirs in North Cyprus include: potteries, wicker baskets, copper, silver, bronze, and onyx objects, Turkish dolls, meerschaum pipes and tavla boards (backgammon), jewellery, leather cloths and the textiles can be purchased at low prices. You can find many kinds of Turkish Cypriot craft work in many places. Shop opening times are 8am-1pm and 3pm-7am. Export of antiquities is illegal.