There is good swimming from many beaches along the coast and going east is the famous TURTLE BEACH with miles of sand. Water sports are usually available in the summer (June-September) and there are sometimes boat trips from Kyrenia Harbour to bays along the coast.

Springtime in NORTH CYPRUS is a naturalist’s and a plant lover’s delight, with a huge diversity of wild flowers growing in the mountains, along the coast, in the valleys and the castles and around the reservoirs. March and April are a perfect time of year to find the flowers at their best – there are up to twenty different orchids alone and searching for flowers is a wonderful way to get to know this beautiful island.

Dr Alan Harrington, formerly of the Botany Department of the Natural History Museum, will guide all our tours. He has led flower tours for the Museum to Portugal, Spain, Crete and North Cyprus, and knows exactly where to find the ‘endemics’ and most treasured species. The Tour includes 8 days guided by Dr Harrington and some free days for you to relax or perhaps hire a car to explore on your own.

Throughout the holiday you will be based at the Onar Hotel***

On days out you will see the little known KARPAS PENINSULA, the ruins of SALAMIS and KANTARA CASTLE in the east, as well as other historical and flower-rich areas in the north and west of the island. You will travel in a comfortable air-conditioned coach.