RBL Kyrenia
WHAT TO DO IN NORTH CYPRUS
If you’ve come to Northern Cyprus to enjoy your retirement, then you will definitely want something to do with all this spare time on your hands. It is wise to remember that the sun is very powerful in the summer so this should be borne in mind when drinking alcohol. There are as many sports and leisure activities and means of keeping fit available in Northern Cyprus. Here is just small selection of activity to keep you fit and healthy, whilst having fun, in the sun!
CMC Golf Club
Lefke (West of Kyrenia)
Korineum Golf & Country Club
Esentepe (East of Kyrenia)
GOLF IN TRNC
There are two golf courses in Northern Cyprus; the CMC Golf Club at Lefke with a par 36 course for 9 holes. In places, greens are replaced with browns and putting takes place on browns (a mixture of sand and oil that provides a good surface for putting). The course is open every day with nominal green fees and golf clubs available for hire. Dress is of a casual nature, although jeans and T-shirts are not permitted whilst on the course and you will need special shoes to protect the grass.
At the other end of the spectrum, the Korineum Golf and Country Club near the village of Esentepe is an 18-hole golf course to international standards. Boasting a selection of lush greens and fairways, sand bunkers and water hazards, the course is 6,600 yards-long and will test the skills of the most competent golfer during the 300 days of sunshine that Cyprus enjoys.
JEEP SAFARI
Organised by:
Cyprus Active
on 0533 857 5593
A fun and exciting jeep safari adventure, exploring the BeÅŸparmak Mountain range of Northern Cyprus. Discover an abandoned tank, deserted monasteries and some of the most spectacular views North Cyprus has to offer. So make sure you bring your camera!! On your journey of the rugged mountains you will explore Lapta. The deserted Village, The Trodos and Mesaroria plane, The Turkish Tank memorial, Ayios Panteleimon Monastery, Blue House-Mavi Kosk (on rainy days) Marionite village of KoruÒ«am and the picturesque Horseshoe bay. - For more information please contact Cyprus Active on 0533 857 5593.
MOUNTAIN WALKING
Walking in the BeÅŸparmak Mountain range is a great way to experience the abundance of wildlife in North Cyprus. Hiking and trekking tours on the Kyrenia Mountain Range are enjoyed by many residents, tourists and locals. Orchid walks are also very popular, seeing at first hand some rare and beautiful flowers unique to Cyprus. What a wonderful way to keep fit whilst enjoying mother nature in all her glory.
HORSE RIDING
The Ranch
Karsiyaka (West of Kyrenia)
The Kozan Experience
Kozan (West of Kyrenia)
There are many stables offering horse riding lessons at reasonable prices in the Kyrenia and Famagusta areas. Some stables even allow customers to hire horses and take them out to roam the countryside for themselves.
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The Ranch in Karsiyaka also has a small petting area where you can feed and interact with a variety of animals including goats, rabbits, birds and snakes. They offer a full range of livery and riding services including private and group lessons; mountain hacks; familiarisation 'treks'.