| Entry
Requirements |
A valid passport is required
for entry. |
| Car Rental |
Prices are excellent. You can hire a car with your driving
licence. In North Cyprus you drive on the left. Wearing seat belts is
compulsory. All sign posts are international and the roads in general ara
in a good state. |
| Currency |
The Turkish Lira (TL) is the currency used in North
Cyprus. Foreign currencies and travellers cheques are accepted in banks,
hotels and exchange offices. Most credit cards are valid in many places,
and it is possible to withdraw money with these cards.
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| Hotels & Villas |
Most of the tourist places are currently centered around
Kyrenia and Famagusta, but the magnificent Karpas Peninsula is due to be
developed. There are five, four and three star hotels in cities and
tourist areas and inns. Flats and international villas can be found at the
seaside or typically Cypriot villages. |
| Langugage |
The official language is Turkish. English Language is
widely spoken too. |
| Museums |
During the summer period (May-October), opening times vary.
For information contacts: The museum and Antiques Department: (0090 392)
227 29 16. During the winter opening hours are as follows: 9am - 2pm and
2pm - 4.25pm. Museums are closed on National holidays. |
| Shopping |
Popular souvenirs include: Copper, silver, bronze and onyx
objects, Turkish dolls, mercham pipes and tavla boards (found in souvenir
shops and stalls), jewellery, leather clothes and the texiles can be
purchased at low prices. Shop opening times are between 8am-1pm and
3.30pm-8pm. Markets are open mornings only. You can find many kinds of
Turkish Cypriot cradtworks in many places of the island. Exports of
antiques is illegal. |
| Telephone |
From foreign countries dial 0090 392 followed by your
number in North Cyprus. Town codes: Girne(Kyrenia) 81,
Gazimagosa(Famagusta) 36, Lefkosa 22, Lefke 72 and Guzelyurt 71. |
| Transport |
Taxi`s are in reasonable prices. Ask for a price before you
depart. There is also a collective taxi system mainly using minibuses. Bus
departures are frequent between big and smaller towns during the day.
However, departure times are not fixed. Public transport service is less
frequent after 5pm and during the weekend. |
| Electricity |
240 volts. Plugs are in English standarts. |
| Tourist Information (UK) |
North Cyprus Tourism Centre, 29 Bedford Square, London WC1B
3EG, UK Â Tel: 02076311930 |
North Cyprus
