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If you're a nature lover, Cyprus will inspire you. From rugged coasts to mountain peaks, sunny vineyards to cool pine forests, flat expanses of wheat fields to lush citrus orchards, the changing landscape within short distances offers endless opportunities for the artist or photographer in you.

Sunshine is practically guaranteed and not just in the summer. As a year round destination, each season has its special allure. Spring, like an impressionist painting, will delight you with its profusion of color. Autumn is pleasant with its lack of crowds, while the mild winter, when everything turns green, is ideal for hiking and cycling, for taking in the culture, or for long-stay visitors.

The island is a must-visit for birdwatchers as there are several endemic bird species and hundreds of migrating birds passing through. Rare plants, such as the Cyprus tulip and cyclamen, will fascinate botanists, while geologists can marvel at majestic rock formations derived from millions of year’s old oceanic crust. Cyprus is one of the few places in the Mediterranean where sea turtles come ashore to breed on the island's sandy beaches and are strictly protected, as is the elusive mouflon, a rare wild mountain sheep roaming the Troodos mountain sides.

Sink your toes into warm sand, feel the sun on your skin and look out on the sparkling blue Mediterranean Sea. Nothing beats North Cyprus for a beach holiday. With a wealth of beaches to choose from, you are bound to find one that suits your taste. There are fine white sandy beaches with shallow turquoise waters, or deep water bays with rocky outcrops perfect for snorkelling or diving.

Long stretches of coastline lend themselves to jogging, while secluded coves beckon when you want to be alone. From the quiet backwaters of the Karpaz peninsula, to the lively resorts, the island has something for everyone.

Whether you want a five star luxury beachside hotel with every amenity, a hotel apartment or villa with pool for flexibility, or a quiet hideaway in a simple family run establishment, the island can accommodate you.

Savour fresh Mediterranean flavours at numerous restaurants featuring both local and international cuisine and live the night away to the latest sounds. Alternatively, just lie back and enjoy North Cyprus’ magical evenings gazing at the stars through clear skies and lulled by the gentle sounds of the night crickets. In North Cyprus the living is laidback; you set your own pace.