Guide Articles

Driving & Traffic Rules

5 min read 13.10.2026

Complete Guide to Renting a Car and Driving on the Left in Northern Cyprus

Everything you need to know about left-hand traffic, right-hand drive vehicles, official Red Rental Plates, and roundabout priority rules in Northern Cyprus.

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Ercan Airport Guide

4 min read 12.10.2026

24/7 Car Pick-Up & Drop-Off Process at the New Ercan Airport Terminal

How our 24/7 meet-and-greet team and live flight radar tracking ensure your rental car is waiting at Ercan Airport even if your flight is delayed.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

6 min read 11.10.2026

Top 19 Places to Visit in Northern Cyprus: Complete Driving Itinerary

Explore all 19 iconic landmarks of Northern Cyprus including Kyrenia Castle, Kyrenia Harbour, Bellapais, Salamis, Othello Castle, Varosha, Selimiye Mosque, Buyuk Han, Karpaz, and the Blue Mansion.

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Driving & Traffic Rules

4 min read 10.10.2026

Speed Cameras, Speed Limits & Essential Traffic Rules in Northern Cyprus

How fixed speed cameras work in Northern Cyprus, statutory speed limits on highways and urban roads, and how to enjoy a ticket-free holiday.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 09.10.2026

Kyrenia Castle: Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

Standing proudly at the eastern end of Kyrenia, Kyrenia Castle features massive Venetian defensive walls, Lusignan royal dungeons, the 12th-century Chapel of St. George, and the world’s oldest recovered merchant shipwreck.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 08.10.2026

Kyrenia Ancient Harbour & Promenade: Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

Renowned as one of the most picturesque harbours in the Mediterranean, Kyrenia Ancient Harbour invites visitors to stroll along its stone promenade, embark on boat tours, and dine by the water.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 07.10.2026

Bellapais Abbey: Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

Located in Bellapais village just uphill from Kyrenia, this 13th-century monastery enchants visitors with its Gothic stone arches, acoustic Refectory hall, peaceful courtyard gardens, and traditional village restaurants.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 06.10.2026

Salamis Ancient City: Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

Located on the northeast coast of Famagusta, Salamis spans a vast seaside area filled with marble-colonnaded gymnasiums, a 15,000-capacity Roman amphitheater, public baths, and temples.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 05.10.2026

Othello Castle: Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

Built to defend Famagusta’s port and fortified by the Venetians in 1492, Othello Castle stands nearly intact with its iconic stone Lion of St. Mark relief, vaulted great hall, and harbour bastions.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 04.10.2026

Museum of Barbarism: Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

Situated in central Nicosia, this single-story museum preserves documents, historical photographs, and personal belongings bearing witness to Cyprus’s recent history.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 03.10.2026

Venetian Column: Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

Located right in the center of Nicosia’s historic Ataturk Square, the Venetian Column features carved coats of arms of noble Venetian families and is surrounded by historic colonial architecture and cafes.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 02.10.2026

St. Sophia Cathedral (Selimiye Mosque): Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

Built over a century starting in 1209, St. Sophia Cathedral (Selimiye Mosque) is the largest Gothic structure in Cyprus, renowned for its carved marble portals and soaring nave.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 01.10.2026

Buyuk Han (The Great Ottoman Caravanserai): Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

Located in the heart of Nicosia’s Walled City, Buyuk Han (1572) features a two-story colonnaded courtyard, an octagonal stone masjid, traditional Cypriot handicraft studios, and cozy courtyard cafes.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 30.09.2026

Karpaz Peninsula & Golden Beach: Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

The ultimate scenic road trip in Cyprus! Follow the coastal highway into Dipkarpaz National Park, swim in the crystal-clear waters of Golden Beach, and greet the famous wild donkeys on the way to Apostolos Andreas Monastery.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 29.09.2026

Archangelos Michael Church & Icon Museum: Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

Located just a 5-minute walk from Kyrenia Castle, this 1860 church with its iconic tall bell tower serves as a museum displaying rare historical icons from across Northern Cyprus.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 28.09.2026

Varosha (Kapali Maras): Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

Located on the southern coast of Famagusta, Varosha offers a surreal walk through history where 1970s resort architecture meets the turquoise waters of Palm Beach.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 27.09.2026

Karaoglanoglu Peace & Freedom Museum and Memorial: Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

Located on the main coastal road west of Kyrenia, this memorial complex features symbolic monuments, a historic house museum with original documents, and an open-air collection.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 26.09.2026

St. Hilarion Castle: Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

Built into the mountain cliffs above Kyrenia, St. Hilarion Castle offers an unforgettable drive through pine forests and a three-tiered medieval fortress overlooking the entire northern coast.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 25.09.2026

Guzelyurt Museum of Nature & Archaeology: Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

Located in Guzelyurt center, this two-section museum showcases Cyprus’s natural fauna on the ground floor and rich archaeological finds from Soli and Vouni upstairs.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 24.09.2026

Famagusta Namik Kemal Square & Dungeon: Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

At the heart of Famagusta’s Walled City, Namik Kemal Square connects the ruins of the Venetian Royal Palace, the dungeon museum housing the poet’s letters and belongings, and lively open-air cafes.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 23.09.2026

Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque: Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

Dominating Famagusta’s skyline, this 14th-century Gothic cathedral-turned-mosque captivates visitors with its carved doorways, rose window, royal crests, and the 700-year-old monumental tree at its entrance.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 22.09.2026

St. Barnabas Monastery: Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

Located in a peaceful setting just west of Salamis, St. Barnabas Monastery combines an impressive Bronze Age archaeological museum in its cloisters, an icon-filled twin-domed church, and the underground tomb of St. Barnabas.

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Cyprus Travel Routes

5 min read 21.09.2026

Mavi Kosk (The Blue Mansion - Camlibel): Complete History, Visitor & Driving Guide

Nestled in the pine-covered hills of Camlibel along the Kyrenia-Guzelyurt mountain road, the Blue Mansion (1957) fascinates visitors with its 16 color-coded rooms, secret tunnels, and guided tours.

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