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There is no better place on this Earth to immerse yourself in the grandeur of Mediterranean history than in Northern Cyprus. From its rise as a major Eastern European trading power in the Late Bronze Age and Iron Age, to its domination by successive civilizations over the last 2,000 years, North Cyprus has much to offer those with an inquiring mind and a sense of adventure!

The best way to take it all in is to buy some maps and get yourself acquainted with the island’s plethora of historic sites before you go. Once you have a basic plan of what you want to see, and have your flights booked, arrange yourself some car hire North Cyprus and the magic of its ancient history awaits!

Inspirational places to visit in North Cyprus
Should you feel a bit overwhelmed by the sheer number and variety of places to visit on the island, don’t lose heart. Yes, it can be difficult fitting all that you want to see in. But once you have your car hire booked, you’ll be free to explore any part of North Cyprus that you wish.

So with this in mind, here are a few must-see recommendations.

Bellapais Abbey: 12th Century abbey, surging impressively skyward from a rocky escarpment above Bellapais Village. Gothic and Italian architecture.

Kyrenia Castle: 7th Century castle overlooking Kyrenia harbour. One of the most photogenic castles in Southern Europe. Includes the Shipwreck Museum with artefacts from 300BC.

Kantara Castle: Fairytale castle hewn from the rock on which it stands, high up in the Kyrenia Mountains. One of the most impressive viewpoints in the whole of the Eastern Mediterranean.

Othello Tower & Citadel:Venetian architecture in the city of Famagusta towards the east of the island. Famed as the location in which a scene from Shakespeare’s Othello was based.

When you book holidays most people like to find out a bit about the resort before they spend their hard earned cash on the holiday, and you would think that the same would apply to skiing holidays, but it is remarkable the amount of people who are unconcerned with where they are heading. Not many people know too much about the various different ski resorts in Europe, and it has to be said that you will find that you can book a much better holiday for yourselves if you just take the time to find out a bit more about the different places you could go.

For instance, you might think that you want to book in Austria simply because you haven’t been to Austria before, but before you book, you would want to know that the runs you tend to encounter in France or Italy are far longer, and that the average height that you ski at in Austria is also much lower too. This of course doesn’t mean that there is anything wrong with skiing in Austria, it is just generally a slightly different type of experience.

To find out more about the places you want to stay you should visit some sites on the internet that can tell you a bit more about skiing holidays. Doing this will help you to find the right holiday for you.