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Güzelyurt
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Iskele / Karpaz
Güzelyurt
Region
Fragrant citrus groves and tantalizing farmers markets
Meaning `beautiful country' in Turkish, Güzelyurt is famed
for its fragrant citrus groves and fresh markets selling an
array of local produce. Located in the West of North Cyprus,
this market town is no ordinary tourist destination, as you
can enjoy a wonderfully slow pace of life in beautiful
rustic surroundings. Güzelyurt is also famous for its annual
Orange Festival, a major event lasting two weeks (see
events).
Citrus Groves
Surrounded by fragrant citrus groves and famous for being
the fruit-bowl of North Cyprus , the region of Güzelyurt
and its capital (also Güzelyurt) make the ideal destination
for a day trip from Girne or a longer rural break . As one
of the islands greenest and richest agricultural areas, you
will enjoy sampling the regions deliciously juicy
strawberries and citrus fruits (orange, lemon, and
grapefruit) from the local covered market. Most of the
regions citrus fruits are exported, with the remaining made
into fruit juice and canned for export and local
consumption.
Market Town
Saturday is a good day to visit Güzelyurt, as that is when
the weekly market stretches across the whole town, with
people coming from nearby towns and villages to buy and
sell. You will enjoy browsing, as you can find a whole array
of wares for sale, from locally hand-made carpets to an
abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables which are all grown
locally - and many organically.
Heritage Sites
Güzelyurt is also home to the picturesque town of Lefke (the
site of the islands now defunct copper mines), the Roman
ruins at Soli, and the hilltop palace of Vouni. Other
attractions include a curious circular British storehouse in
Lefke, one of the many churches in the country dedicated to
St. Mamas, a fascinating history and archaeology museum
housing a collection ranging from the prehistoric age of
Cyprus to the Byzantine period with primitive tools and
Bronze Age pottery, as well as an array of stunning Orthodox
churches.
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