Havent stayed there but looks pretty ok. Its just a short downhill walk to village of Bellapais, there are a few good eating places,but give the Tree of Idleness a miss on Saturday nights!Its belly dancer night!The weather can be really nice during day but really cold at nights, also Bellapais might be colder as its higher up and if you go down to Girne harbour it can be 10 degrees warmer.we love it at that time of year as its very quiet,have a car and travel about, the Karpas is great at all times if you like wide open sparse scenery.the castles are worth a visit ,Kantara,Buffavento ,and St Hilarion.Salamis is a lot of walking but a great place to see.The best guide book is Northern Cyprus, landmark visitors guide. As you might have guessed I love the place and visit about 4-5 times every year,especially for New Year.The Courtyard is good for food also Padisah in Girne.

Thanks for the information. Do you think at that time of year we would be better staying in Kyrenia rather than somewhere more remote?

Hi, its not remote at all if you have a car, at that time of year its a 3/4- 1 hour walk to Kyrenia (Girne) down hill all the way but of course it takes longer to walk back, but is nice , not in the summer its too hot for the walk.It takes 5 mins to walk down to Bellapais village, from the Almond Holiday village,if i am thinking of the right place(make sure that it is in Bellapais & I'm not mixing it with somewhere else) as its at the back of the village ,with nice views.Lots of walking around the village and paths all up the hills at back. If you are interested in walking, ask for Calo at the Bellapais Gardens Hotel, he does walks,and also Maureen & Tony Hutchinson who are known by many.I would always choose Bellapais over Kyrenia as its a busy harbour town ,but nice if you want to be in the centre of things.Hope this helps.

sorry just looked and Almond is not the one I thought ,I was thinking of Ambelia holiday village, the Almond is a lot further out,very sorry.

It says on the site that the Almond Holiday Village is located near Alsancak which is based on the slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains and is only 8 miles west of the glorious historical town of Kyrenia. Does this sound like the place you're thinking of.

Just seen your last post so gather that it's a different place. Thanks for the advice anway.

we stayed at almond village last year for 16 days
its a lovely little holiday village with beautiful lawns abundant flowers and trees..its like being on holday in the middle of kew gardens.its also excellent value for money..see the holdays uncovered site for reviews
all of which are positive..the only down side to northern cyprus
is the litter which is all pervading.you cant escape it unless you go to the private beaches.its worth paying because they keep them spotless
but the public beaches are a disgrace.junk everywhere including used nappies.i just dont understand how people can just chuck this stuff
down and walk away.you can have a good cheap holiday in n cyprus but you have to try and ignore the rubbish but it can get to you in the end
which is a shame because the people are open and friendly...cheers..rod

Sound it bit like one of the beaches round here then

I would just like to point out that most of the rubbish(but not all) is in fact washed up on the beaches by the tides after been dumped at sea by ships.
Sad but true

I agree, the rubbish is always where tides wash in, even on almost undiscovered beaches. It definitely needs clearing.

Any recommendations for a 4*+ hotel with it's own beach. Never been North before, are there direct flights yet?

I have merged your post with an existing sticky topic on Northern Cyprus. You may find some useful information in earlier posts.

luci

Hi everyone,

I looking for a bit of advise please re Northern Cyprus.

1. Looking for B&B hotel thats near Kyrenia town centre, we like to have a choice of places to eat/drink not the same place each night. (I have looked at various TA but lots of hotels seem to be out of town centre)

2. Are we better flying to Larnaca and getting taxi (if so approx how much) or fly to turkey and then to northern cyprus. Im not kean on flying so the less take off's and landing and time on tarmac is a bonus for me

3. If we get taxi are we ok re the boarder etc

Thanks in advance for any information

Jules

Merged with existing Northern Cyprus topic.

luci

has anybody been to Alsancak in Northerm Cyprus?

thanks

I'm staying at the Almond Holiday Villas, we going for a friends wedding. How far is the villa to the restaurants / bistros etc, can anyone recommend anything we should see or do while we are there? Thanks.

hi josarah..you dont say how long you are there for but why dont you email almond village..they are extremely helpful and will point you in the right direction..we stayed there for 16 days and had a brilliant time(and cheap)you are near "the ship"..which has an excellent curryhouse attached
there is also shirley valentines...you can sit on a table in the sea if you want just like the film but if you havnt seen the film it wont mean anything.
talk to almond village..im sure they will sort you out...cheers...

....... has anyone ever stayed here? My SIL, her boyfriend and her 2 children have booked a villa for next July. Shes been told NOT to expect it to be as busy as Eastern Cyprus where we went las year (Protaras)..... now shes a little worried incase they will be "remote"...... any advice or information would be most welcome.

Louise,

Stayed where??

Sorry,got you.

Catalcoy,good base to stop at,numerous good restaurants in the village (Firemans fez,the grove,notting hill) there is also a small water park for the kids.5 minute drive into Kyrenia and the harbour.10 minute drive to turtle beach and 2 mins from the acapulco hotel,again a good water park for the kids and a good beach.