Karpaz Peninsula
The Karpaz peninsula, the panhandle of Cyprus, is an area of outstanding natural beauty with unspoilt beaches and rolling hills. It can be reached by car within thirty minutes from Iskele or about a hour and a half from Kyrenia or Nicosia. From top to bottom it is about 70km long and can be visited in a day if time is tight or you can spend a few days or even a week exploring its many beaches, tiny fishing harbours, churches and ruins.
There are many interesting place to stay; The 5 Star Artemis Hotel at Bafra, built in the likeness of a an ancient temple; The Arch Houses at Kipkarpaz when you can relax with locals in renovated stone houses; wooden beach houses built on stilts or bungalows with all modern amenities.
A must see when visiting the Karpaz is the Apostolos Andreas Monastery and the open market at the tip of the panhandle on Cape Zafer. The Monastery which is sacred to both Turkish and Greek Cypriots was founded by Apostolos Andreas who was originally a follower of St John the Baptist.
Just before arriving at the Monastery you will catch panoramic views of Golden Beach which has to be the most photographed beach in Cyprus.
Ayios Philon church, built in 5th century BC, is the sole remnant of the ancient Phoenician city of Karpasia which used to be a market place used by travellers between Salamis and Anatolia on the mainland. Nowadays, it’s a great place to stop for lunch and there is a fantastic beach with crystal clear water where you can swim or snorkel in the ruins of the ancient Roman Harbour.
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