North Cyprus offers a range of activities, suitable for thrill seekers and more subdued visitors.
Take advantage of the official walking trail across the Besparmak Range to explore NCY at an altitude. On the way to a safe landing, glide from eight hundred meters with a professional pilot while admiring the magnificent views the island has to offer. The island’s most prestigious championship golf course is carved into a natural forest of umbrella pines, carobs, and olive trees, between the Mediterranean and Five Finger Mountains. Venture out on your own adventure or follow one of the myriads of routes, on a bike on your own, or on a group tour. Take a guided tour on horseback around historical highlights or discover unspoiled landscapes. Alternatively, join a quad bike safari day trip for a guaranteed thrill. Try your patience and precision at archery or even clay pigeon shooting.
There are plenty of sporting activities to keep children and adults entertained when visiting North Cyprus. Try paintballing or racing round a go-kart track with the family.
PARAGLIDING
Paragliding has become one of the most exciting ways to see the breathtaking views the island has to offer.
The two main jump sites up in North Cyprus are on the Besparmak Mountain range, west of St. Hilarion castle, at 2,500 and 2,600 feet. Another possible jump is over the sand dunes of the Karpaz, which is a gentler low-flying glide.
Whether you want a gentle scenic flight or an adrenaline joy ride over the landing site, your pilot can tailor your flight to suit your desire.
After an easy take-off, you will be treated to the spectacular NCY scenery, all the way to a gentle landing.
Some paragliding offices are located at Kyrenia Harbour. Jump days and times are determined as per weather conditions therefore it is advised to book in advance. You will also have the opportunity to treasure the occasion with photos and filming of the jump.
Whilst this may seem like an extreme activity more appealing to the younger generation, you would be surprised at those who have taken the plunge.
A local NCY resident from Stirling Scotland, Peggy McAlpine, held the record for being the world's oldest paraglide.
Making the jump on her 100th birthday in 2008 actually put her into the Guinness Book of World Records.
This was topped by a 101-year-old from Utah USA, however, not to be outdone Peggy regained her world title with yet another tandem paraglide in Kyrenia at the age of 104 years 168 days, on 14 April 2012.
She sadly passed away a year later as the oldest member of the Royal British Legion and the world’s oldest paraglider, a record she still retains to the day.
Horse riding in North Cyprus is a fun and inspiring activity that will allow you to revel in the beauty of Cypriot nature. The three main riding clubs on the island located in Çatalköy, Karaoğlanoğlu, and Kozan, all offer unique occasions. From basic riding lessons to guided tours around historical highlights or discovering unspoiled landscapes from the top of pine-clad mountains on horseback, this experience is one for the family or the romantic couple alike.
Besparmak Mountain Trail
Also known as The Kyrenia Mountain Trail, this is the official long walking trail of North Cyprus and a unique means of exploring the island.
Set as 18 stages over 260 km, this momentous trail stretches from the West Coast Cape Kormakitis to Cape Zafer on the very tip of the Karpaz Peninsula in the northeast of the island, known for its golden beaches and wild asses. Walk along the spine of the mountains and enjoy breathtaking views right across NCY and the Mediterranean. Every turn will reveal new landscapes, wondrous nature, and wildlife as well as the hidden treasures of the island – stunning crusader castles, secretly hidden chapels, and much more to explore.
As you pass through quaint rural villages, you will encounter Cypriot hospitality hands-on and meet diverse cultures. Sometimes rugged and steep, some trails with rolling hills or shallow coastlines, the diverse Besparmak Mountain Trail embraces the NCY flora and fauna, offers great views, and courses over many attractions. Download one of our mountain trail brochures to view the individual routes.
HORSE RIDING
Also known as The Kyrenia Mountain Trail, this is the official long walking trail of North Cyprus and a unique means of exploring the island.
Set as 18 stages over 260 km, this momentous trail stretches from the West Coast Cape Kormakitis to Cape Zafer on the very tip of the Karpaz Peninsula in the northeast of the island, known for its golden beaches and wild asses.
Walk along the spine of the mountains and enjoy breathtaking views right across NCY and the Mediterranean. Every turn will reveal new landscapes, wondrous nature, and wildlife as well as the hidden treasures of the island – stunning crusader castles, secretly hidden chapels, and much more to explore.
As you pass through quaint rural villages, you will encounter Cypriot hospitality hands-on and meet diverse cultures.
Sometimes rugged and steep, some trails with rolling hills or shallow coastlines, the diverse Besparmak Mountain Trail embraces the NCY flora and fauna, offers great views, and courses over many attractions.
GOLF
Situated on the coast and with the stunning Five Finger Mountains as the backdrop, rests North Cyprus’ 18-hole prestigious golf course.
Only a 20-minute drive from Kyrenia town center on the northwest coastal town of Esentepe, golfer pros, and amateurs alike will be enchanted by this course, carved from a natural forest of umbrella pines, carobs, and olive trees.
Set over 65 hectares of land, this vibrant 6,200 meter and 72-par course with purposefully positioned bunkers and water hazards, is designed for golfers expecting a challenge for all standards and ages.
The playing surface is maintained in excellent condition all year round and you can practice your swing at the 30-bay driving ranges or brush up on your skills with the help of a qualified instructor at the golf academy – all complete of course with a clubhouse bar drink at the end of the day.
Buggy transportation around some of the hilltop holes will not only allow play to be more relaxing but also give players a chance to absorb the stunning natural beauty of the surrounding area. Also located 7 kilometers from the Turtle preservation beach of Alagadi, this course is a wildlife-friendly area where the preservation of partridges, wild rabbits, foxes, and different reptiles are maintained, as well as a sanctuary for endemic flora – anemones, cyclamens, various rockroses, sage, thyme, and strawberry can be seasonally found around the course.
BIKING
With perfect weather conditions, varied and challenging terrain, and beautiful scenery, it is no wonder that North Cyprus is a firm favorite for leisurely and competitive cycling, all year round.
Enthusiasts love the island’s rugged character, which can go from rocky to clay, and steep to flat, all within the space of 10km.
Whether venturing out on your own adventure or following one of the myriad routes, the roads ahead unfold across scenic urban, rural, mountainous, and coastal terrain, with plenty to discover along the way.
You will find all manner of sights whilst on two wheels; streams, forests, quaint villages, the natural, the cultural, and the historical, and it is easy to end up somewhere delightfully unexpected.
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