There is a Society for the
protection of birds in North Cyprus and they will advise you of where and when
to go.
Tel: ++90 392 815 7337. ( U P )
There are several caves in Northern Cyprus that you are free to explore. One known as the Hot Cave, north of Ağırdağ village on the southern slopes of the Kyrenia mountains, is a partially collapsed natural formation. Warm air emanates from the cave, hence the name. Do not attept to enter the cave. Another natural cave in the Kyrenia area is Güvercinlik cave near Alevkayası. Access to the cave involves some fairly difficult climbing. Proceed with caution. There are three more caves in the Famagusta area. Probably the most beautiful is İncirli cave, a hundered metre long passage which contains an amazing collection stalatites and stalagmites. The cave is open on Sundays (or by special arrangement from the village muhtar). There is a small entrance fee. Gastro cave between Kuruova and Kaleburnu villages is a man-made cave containing three rooms. Finally, the ominously named Execution Cave, near Kaleburnu. There is said to be a golden earthenware jar hidden somewhere in the cave. ( U P )
There are number of beaches along the northern coast where Loggerhead and Green turtles lay their eggs in the sand between June and October. If you wish to join a group to watch them , or actively help out in the task of helping to protect them, please contact with the Turtle Protection Society on +90 392 8152496 or 8155135. ( U P )
There are several official camping sites in the Kyrenia and Famagusta areas which offer services such as washrooms, toilets, restaurants, bars, etc. However the more intrepid visitor may wish to venture out into the wild where there are no such facilities. There are no restrictions on such activities except that lighting fires in forest areas is an offence. ( U P )
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PLACES
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U P )
Click NATURAL
LIFE
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i)
Scuba Cyprus
Facilities:
- Diving;- BSAC, PADI, CMAS ve SSI certificated diving courses
- Guided diving tours
- Test diving
- Boat Tour
- Water sports; Water ski, jet ski, knee board, banana ride, ringo,etc.
Address:*PK 82 Lapta/Girne, Mersin 10 Turkey *533 A Kingsland Road, London E8
4 AU, U.K.
Tel: ++90 392 821 84 32
++90 542 851 49 24
++90 542 851 34 45
Fax:++90 392 821 80 75
E-mail: govsa a rarqual.cc.metu.edu.pr
ii)Fred
Dive
Facilities:
- Diving courses- CMAS, BSAC, PADI
- Underwater photograph
- Underwater video record
- Night diving Adres: Fred Dive, Yat Limanı/Girne. Mersin 10 Türkiye.
Tel: ++90 392 815 60 87
++90 392 815 19 43
Fax:++90 392 815 60 87 ( U P )
i)
Zet Karting and Leisure Centre Ltd.
Place; Lefkoşa-Alayköy road 8 km.
Z1
Bar Tel: +
90 533 866 61 71
Kafeterya
Tel: +
90 533 866 61 72
ZET Karting Tel:
+
90 533 866 61 73
Fax:+ 90 392 228 35 30
WEB: www.zetkarting.com
MAIL: info@zetkarting.com
ii)
Max Power Go-Karting
Place; Gazimağusa-Salamis road 3.2 km.
Tel: + 90 392 366
63 62
+ 90 542 851 12 47 (
U P )
i) Tunaç
Riding Club
It is situated in Karaoğlanoğlu-Girne. With 42 horses it gives certificated
courses to both locals and tourists. During these courses, one can learn how
to ride a horse (padoc) and to wander around with horse. The club also arranges
guided tours with picnic. To wear a helmet is obligatory during the courses.
Tel: ++ 90 392 822 23 93 – 90 392 822 28 68 ( U P )
ii) Cyprus Gardens Holiday Village
Among the other facilities
of the village, horse riding is another attraction to both tourists and locals.
One can learn horse riding or just make guided tours around the village itself.
The total number of horses is 17.
Tel:++ 90 392 371 25 52 – 90 392 371 27 22 ( U P )
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Walking tours for people
of all ages and physical disposition are organised by a number of centres in
the Kyrenia area and are generally conducted in the Kyrenia mountain range.
One particular tour party meets every Sunday between October and at the end
of May, and once a month between the summer months from June to the end of September.
During the winter the tour programme is published at the beginning of every
month explanining the route and where to meet etc. All walks, as well as being
good exercise, endeavour to show walkers interesting natural and historical
features. The tours generally start at 7:30 am and finish between 10:00 and
11:00 am. It is essential that you wear proper grooved walking shoes.
Tel: ++90 542 851 18 00. ( U P )
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING SPORT ASSOCIATION
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PROGRAM OF FEBRUARY 2002
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ILGAZ - MALATYA - ILGAZ
3rd
February 2002, Sunday. It is going to start at 7.30 in the morning from Ilgaz
Chirch.
(Smooth and slanting road ring ... About 2.30 hour).
Responsible
guide is : ESRA
ORHON . . . . . Tel: 0533 860 8787
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BÜYÜK KONUK - KANTARA
10th
February 2002, Sunday. It is going to start at 7.30 in the morning from The
Terminal in Nicosia.
(Smooth and slanting road ring ... About 2.30 hour).
Responsible
guide is : MUSTAFA
CEMAL . . . . . Tel: 0542 851 1800
NOTE:
It is going to make a picnic, after the walking, you have to make
your registration
one week before.
3
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GİRNE KAYASI - VİRAN CHIRCH - GİRNE KAYASI
17th
February 2002, Sunday. It is going to start at 7.30 in the morning from Girne
Kayası.
(Smooth and slanting road ring ... About 2.30 hour).
Responsible
guide is : PERVİN
GÜRAN . . . . . Tel: 0533 863 5619
NOTE:
It is going to make General Assembly of Association in Alevkaya
Restaurant
after the walking at 10:30.
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AĞIRDAĞ - KARTALSUYU - AĞIRDAĞ
24th
February 2002 Sunday, it is going to start at 7:30 in the morning from the beginning
of the main road.
(Smooth and climbing round trip ... About 3.00 hour)
Responsible guide is : SEYFİ
SUNTER . . . . . Tel: 0533 868 6437
N
o t e :
* You have to wear boot in the walking.
* It is recommended to bring drinking water to the walkings.
* If you wish you can bring food.
* The program cuncils if the weather is rainy.
* The members should bring the guest which go on a walk.
* Association is not responsible from the accidents in the walkings.
Mountain
Climbing Sport Association
mustafacemal_ce@hotmail.com
Hunting is the greatest passion of many Turkish Cypriot man. The season runs from october to february and is limited to Sundays only. Hunting areas are strictlycontrolled by the government and hunters must be licenced. The most popular prey for hunters are partridge, wood pigeon and hare. ( U P )