Cyprus is the third largest island in the mediterranean.The name may have been derived from the Latin for copper ."cuprus".which was extensively mined here for centuries by the Romans and their successors on the island .Since Cyprus lies at the cross-roads of three continents ,it has been conquered  and ruled by many civillizations ,whose historical  remains may still be explored .Over 300 days of the sunshine  and an average  sea temperture of 21c combined  with magnificent beaches ,fascinating sub-aqua , a great  diversity of flora  and fauna ,remarkable  historical  sites and rich  cuisine  all help to make any holiday  spent  here an unforgetable one. North cyprus has so much offer to its visitors. 

Kyrenia

Girne is fascinating town on the northern coast of North Cyprus .Its horse-shoe shaped harbor with the backdrop of the Beþparmak montains helps to make Girne one of the most beatiful areas on the island .The old harbour is bordered by what used to be Carob Warehouses  but which  are now cafes,restaurants and bars.Fishing boats ,colorful  yachts and excursion boats are moored in this pretty  spot and  at the east of kyrenia harbour is the castle .A truly  magnificent edifince  where the remains of a 4th  century  cargo boat and its cargo of amphorae are displayed.