KANTARA CASTLE NORTH CYPRUS-
The Property
Accessed from the road down a series of steps at the side of the bungalow, or via a shared driveway .
Kitchen Area – 2.5m x 2.3m
Currently fitted with a sink unit and fitted cupboards, the window has views to the side of the property
Lounge Area -
A good sized room with a fire place, fitted bench seating and 3 large windows with extensive views down the mountain to the sea. A sliding door leads to a small hallway with doors to the bedrooms and the bathroom.
Bedroom one -
A double bedroom with a window looking to the side of the property.
Bedroom two -
A single bedroom with a window with views to the side of the property.
Bathroom -
Fitted with a shower, WC and washbasin, the walls are tiled with white ceramic tiles
Outside
A large covered terrace runs the full length of the property, with the mountain side dropping away beneath, the views are breathtaking. At the side is a flat garden area shaded by pine trees.
Buffavento and St Hilarion castles both have their “queen” legends. Kantara is not
to be outdone. Local legend has it that since the castle was abandoned 500 years
ago, a ghostly queen can be seen, sitting by the Gothic window at the highest point,
looking out over her country. Perhaps she is trapped here. Another local legend refers
to the castle as the house of 101 rooms. The belief is that if someone was to enter
the 101st room, they entered paradise, unable to return through the door to the castle.Very
little is known of the castle's early days. It is thought to have been built by the
Byzantins probably after the last of the Arab raids in the late 10th century. However
there are no remains or records dating from that time. Its first mention was in 1191,
during Richard the Lionheart's Crusade to the Holy land. It was at Kantara that
the self-
We have much more information about the castle from the Lusigian and Venetians periods,
which lasted from 1191 to 1571. In the 13th century, the castle was remodelled by
the Lusignans, and during the next few hundred years, the castle often served as
a shelter for defeated barons and kings. When the Genoese conquered Famagusta and
Nicosia in 1373, Kantara remained undefeated in the hands of the King. After the
peace treaty with the Genoese, Kantara was further re-
The Village of Iskele
The village of Iskele, or to give it it’s correct name, Yeni Iskele, (New Iskele), is where the Turkish Cypriots from the district of Iskele in Larnaca were relocated in 1975. It is also the birthplace of the Greek EOKA leader Georgios Grivas. To the west there is the Icon Museum which houses a small collection of 12th to 15th century wall paintings. The people of Iskele are a mixture of local Cypriots, British born Cypriots and expatriates. The village holds an annual festival where dancers from all over the world perform. There is a delightful park which has children’s swings, an outdoor gymnasium, and a five a side football pitch covered in Astroturf. There are lovely walkways and benches to relax on an amphitheatre and a small café. It is a good sized village with all amenities you should need close to hand it is within a 35 minute drive to Ercan airport and only 20 minutes from Famagusta. Close by is Iskele beach a long stretch of sandy beach within a 5 minute drive. Bogaz Harbour is less than ten minutes away and then you have the whole of the Karpaz peninsula to explore, pretty much at your doorstep. There are a number of good restaurants within the boundaries of the village as well as in Bogaz.
Bogaz is a truly beautiful coastal village located on the southern end of the Karpaz
Peninsula, otherwise known as the “panhandle” of North Cyprus. The village enjoys
a south facing aspect over Famagusta Bay and the clear blue Mediterranean Sea. Local
fishermen ply their trade as they have for centuries past from the fishing harbour
that is the focus point for this delightful village. Bogaz has a unique atmosphere
that has bewitched countless tourists and many are now happily living here alongside
the friendly locals having decided that this is the place to be. It is no surprise
to find the harbour ringed by many restaurants and tavernas from which to choose
and where the catch of the day is a popular choice. with excellent fresh, reasonably
priced food and drinks. Many people simply fall in love with Bogaz whilst looking
for their new home in North Cyprus. The village is blessed with many natural attractions
but has managed to preserve its uniqueness and doesn’t suffocate its visitors with
mass tourism. Local Cypriots mingle in harmony with Europeans and other nationalities,
enjoying a cool drink, observing the activity around the working harbour and enjoying
life as it should be.
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