As you explore the island of North Cyprus, you will enjoy the enduring echoes of this multicultural heritage, with its numerous mosques, churches and abbey's.
Wherever you travel in North Cyprus, the history comes alive; none more so than Bellapais Village once home to the famous write Lawrence Durrell, where he wrote his novel "Bitter Lemons".
Bellapais Village home to the amazing Bellapais Abbey, takes its present day name from the form of the Abbaye de la Paix' or the Abbey of Peace. The building is regarded as a masterpiece of Gothic art, and the most beautiful Gothic building in the Near East.
The village is a National Conservation Zone set in the foothills of the ‘Five Finger' mountains, which ensures it maintains the full characteristic of its traditional Cypriot appeal. Bellapais village is a perfect haven for a peaceful getaway, enjoying panoramic views of Kyrenia's coastline, appealing to those enjoying the peaceful side of life.