Caretta Caretta & Chelonia mydas Sea Turtles are found in plenty on the shores of North Cyprus especially between the months of May to August. The Alagadi Beach in North Cyprus is classified as a prohibited area to protect these endangered species from getting extinct. The two of the most endangered species of turtles are [...]

The Environment that we inherited and the next generateon will inherit from us is worth of more awareness and love… There is a mysterious sense at the word ‘Orchid … “It Has to Be Known to Love” From this point on, we prepared this inventory of the orchids of our beautiful island, Cyprus. Our duties [...]

With an average of only 51 people per square kilometre, North Cyprus holds the enviable reputation of being relatively free of pollution, industry or high concentrations of population. And with 387 km of coastline and pine, cypress and marquis covered hillsides; Northern Cyprus is something of a haven for wildlife. Northern Cyprus plays host to [...]

There are two main types of sea-turtles nesting along the coast of North Cyprus, the loggerhead and the green turtle. Both are listed as endangered species and under strict protection. If the truth be known, you don’t have to visit North Cyprus to see the rare and exotic marine turtles for which the region is [...]

With its wealth and variety of landscapes Northern Cyprus is an ideal place for keen photographers. Care should be taken not to take photographs in the vicinity of military installations as it is strictly forbidden.

Northern Cyprus has one National Park in the Karpaz Peninsula. Here a large number of birds, wild donkeys, turtles, rare flora and amazingly beautiful beaches can be found

North Cyprus has more to offer than its sun and sea, natural beauties and historic sites. One surprising attraction is the North Cyprus herbarium, which charms lovers of our wild flowers as well as providing a research centre for botanists. Most people can confidently name the more showy blooms in the countryside; shepherds and foresters [...]

If you happen to walk along the Old Harbour in Kyrenia in North Cyprus, you will be amazed by a panorama of fishing boats making a long wavy line all along. Fishing has traditionally been a feature of this area and the eastern part of the harbour has remained the area for local and foreign [...]

There are several caves in Northern Cyprus that you are free to explore. One, known as the Hot Cave, North of Agirdag village on the southern slopes of the Five Finger Mountains, is a partially collapsed natural formation. Warm air emanates from the cave, hence the name. Do not attempt to enter the cave. a [...]

It is possible to watch 347 different species of bird in North Cyprus. However, only 46 of these are native of Cyprus, and 7 of these are the endemic sub-species (that is only found in Cyprus). 119 out of the 347 birds that can be observed on the island are of winter-migrant breeder type, and [...]