Northern Cyprus

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-	==North Cyprus==	+	{{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Turkey|Cyprus}}
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-	===Background===	+	{{infobox country
-	Some history about the country needs to be submitted here.	+	| lat= 35.3093 | lon= 33.79782
		+	| zoom= 8
		+	| chartlet= y
		+	| image=Norhern Cyprus (orthographic projection).svg
		+	| imagewidth=
		+	| flag=Flag of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.svg
		+	| capital=North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
		+	| language= Turkish
		+	| currency= Turkish Lira
		+	| timezone=EET (UTC+2)
		+	| dsttimezone=EEST (UTC+3)
		+	| code= +90 392
		+	| notes=
		+	| news=
		+	}}
-	===Climate & Weather===	+	Northern Cyprus (Turkish: Kuzey Kıbrıs), officially the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC; Turkish: Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti), is a de facto state that comprises the northeastern portion of the island of [[Cyprus]]. Recognised only by [[Turkey]], Northern Cyprus is considered by the international community to be part of the Republic of Cyprus.
-	Submit the climate & general weather details	+
-	Sources of weather forecasting:	+	Northern Cyprus extends from the tip of the Karpass Peninsula in the northeast to Morphou Bay, Cape Kormakitis and its westernmost point, the Kokkina exclave in the west. Its southernmost point is the village of Louroujina. A buffer zone under the control of the United Nations stretches between Northern Cyprus and the rest of the island and divides Nicosia, the island's largest city and capital of both sides.
		+
		+	A coup d'état in 1974, performed as part of an attempt to annex the island to Greece, prompted the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. This resulted in the eviction of much of the north's Greek Cypriot population, the flight of Turkish Cypriots from the south, and the partitioning of the island, leading to a unilateral declaration of independence by the North in 1983. Due to its lack of recognition, Northern Cyprus is heavily dependent on Turkey for economic, political and military support.
		+
		+	==Charts==
		+	''See [[Cyprus#Charts|Cyprus']]'.
		+
		+	==Weather==
		+	''See [[Cyprus#Weather|Cyprus]]''.
		+
		+	==Passages==
		+	* [[East Mediterranean Passages]]
	*		*
		+
		+	==Islands==
		+	None.
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		+	==Communication==
		+	{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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		+	*
-	===Charts===	+	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
-	Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.	+
-	===Special Navigation Notes===	+	==Navigation==
-	Any navigation notes here.	+	{{GreenText|Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply, remove it.}}
-	===Local Radio Nets===	+	==Entrance==
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]	+	====Arrival====
		+	{{MagentaText|Details?}}
-	Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.	+	====Departure====
		+	{{MagentaText|Details?}}
-	===Arrival/Departure procedures===	+	==Customs and Immigration==
-	Submit any details about advance notification of arrival, etc.	+	====Customs====
		+	{{MagentaText|Details?}}
-	===Immigration & Customs===	+	====Immigration====
-	Submit details about customs and immigration procedures here.	+	''See [[Turkey#Immigration |Turkey]]''.
-	See [[Turkey]]	+	====Fees and Charges====
		+	*
-	===Restrictions===	+	====Restrictions====
-	?	+	*
-	===Health & Security===	+	==Health and Security==
-	Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.	+	====Health====
		+	{{GreenText|Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.}}
-	===Ports & Popular Stops===	+	====Security====
-	* [[Kyrenia]] (Girne)	+	{{MagentaText|Details?}}
-	* [[Famagusta]] (Amochostos)	+
-	===Offshore Islands===	+	==Berthing==
-	Details?	+	===Ports===
-	*	+	{{Dest legend |e|m|a|d}}
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-	===Cruiser's Friends===	+	* {{dest| Kyrenia|label= Kyrenia (Girne) |h|e|m}}
-	Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".	+	* {{dest| Famagusta|label= Famagusta (Amochostos) |h|e}}
-	===References & Publications===	+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	Books, Guides, etc.	+	{{poi | lat= 35.55765|lon=34.22819
-	*	+	| type= marina
-	*	+	| name= Karpaz Gate Marina
		+	| altname=
		+	| url = http://www.karpazbay.com/
		+	| zoom= 16
		+	| portofentry=
		+	| image=
		+	| imagetext=
		+	| text= 300 berths for boats from 5.5 to 55 m long. Full facilitiers. Fuel station, laundry, WiFi, TV, water, electricity. 300 T travellift, chandlery. ATM, minimarket, restaurant. Shutle service to main town.
		+	: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|90|362|229 2800}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel 10
		+	: Address: P.O. Box 12, Yenierekoy/Iskele, Kibris, Mersin 10, Turkey
		+	}}
-	===Links to Forum Discussions===	+	==Transportation==
-	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)	+	; By Air
-	*	+	: As the state is not recognised by any international organisation, its Ercan Airport ECN IATA is not recognised by the IATA. This means all flights (including charters) must touch down in Turkey before continuing to Ercan. Scheduled flights on Turkish Airlines, Atlasjet and Pegasus connect via various destinations in Turkey, and to countries such as the UK, Germany and Iran.
-	*	+
		+	: It is also possible to fly to airports in the Republic of Cyprus (Larnaca is the closest) and take a taxi to the north, crossing the Green Line near Nicosia. It is best to have a travel operator arrange for a taxi from the north to collect you, since Greek Cypriot taxi drivers may not be willing to take tourists to the north. See details on crossing the Green Line below.
		+
		+	: Alternatively - to avoid paying a "travel operator" - you can walk across the border at Ledra Street. There is a small tourist information kiosk on the left as soon as you cross.
		+	; By boat
		+	: Ferries operated by Akgunlerdenizcilik connect Kyrenia / Girne to Alanya, Taşucu and Mersin in Turkey. They also advertise ferries between Turkey and Famagusta but show no times or prices, and it's unlikely that these are running in 2018.
		+
		+	: The fast ferry from Alanya only runs in summer: from Alanya Thurs & Sun at noon, from Kyrenia Wed & Sat at 10:00. This is a catamaran (shown in timetables as deniz otobüsü) for foot passengers taking about 2 hrs 30.
		+
		+	: A similar fast-cat ferry, summer only, takes just 80 mins from Mersin. This runs from Mersin Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday 21:00, from Kyrenia M, W & F at 23:00.
		+
		+	: The third fast-cat route, summer only, takes two hours from Taşucu. This runs Fridays only from Taşucu at 14:00 and from Girne at 10:00.
		+
		+	: The only car ferry is from Taşucu and takes six hours. It runs four times a week in summer: from Taşucu on Sun, M, Tu & Th at 23:30 and from Kyrenia M & Tu at 14:00, W & F at 23:30. This ferry runs all year; winter 2018 / 19 times are not yet posted.
		+
		+	; On foot
		+	: You can cross by foot at Ledra Street in the old town, and at the Ledra Palace crossing point to the west of the old town. Both crossings are for pedestrians only, so if you are travelling by car, you will need to use one of the other crossing points. See below for details on crossing the Green Line.
-	===External Links===	+	==Friends==
-	*	+	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
	*		*
-	===Personal Notes===	+	==Forums==
-	Personal experience?	+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
		+	*
		+
		+	==Links==
		+	* {{wikipedia}}
		+	* {{Wikivoyage}}
		+	* [https://www.noonsite.com/place/cyprus/ Noonsite]
	*		*
-	===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===	+	==References==
-	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':	+	''See [[Turkey#References|Turkey]]''.
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Latest revision as of 18:38, 14 May 2019

Northern Cyprus (Turkish: Kuzey Kıbrıs), officially the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC; Turkish: Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti), is a de facto state that comprises the northeastern portion of the island of Cyprus. Recognised only by Turkey, Northern Cyprus is considered by the international community to be part of the Republic of Cyprus.

Northern Cyprus extends from the tip of the Karpass Peninsula in the northeast to Morphou Bay, Cape Kormakitis and its westernmost point, the Kokkina exclave in the west. Its southernmost point is the village of Louroujina. A buffer zone under the control of the United Nations stretches between Northern Cyprus and the rest of the island and divides Nicosia, the island's largest city and capital of both sides.

A coup d'état in 1974, performed as part of an attempt to annex the island to Greece, prompted the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. This resulted in the eviction of much of the north's Greek Cypriot population, the flight of Turkish Cypriots from the south, and the partitioning of the island, leading to a unilateral declaration of independence by the North in 1983. Due to its lack of recognition, Northern Cyprus is heavily dependent on Turkey for economic, political and military support.

Charts

See Cyprus''.

Weather

See Cyprus.

Passages

• East Mediterranean Passages

Islands

None.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply, remove it.

Entrance

Arrival

Details?

Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

Customs

Details?

Immigration

See Turkey.

Fees and Charges

Restrictions

Health and Security

Health

Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.

Security

Details?

Berthing

Ports

• Kyrenia (Girne)Kyrenia (Girne)/wiki/Kyrenia |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – marina |
• Famagusta (Amochostos)Famagusta (Amochostos)/wiki/Famagusta |  – port of entry ||  – harbour |

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Transportation

By Air

As the state is not recognised by any international organisation, its Ercan Airport ECN IATA is not recognised by the IATA. This means all flights (including charters) must touch down in Turkey before continuing to Ercan. Scheduled flights on Turkish Airlines, Atlasjet and Pegasus connect via various destinations in Turkey, and to countries such as the UK, Germany and Iran.

It is also possible to fly to airports in the Republic of Cyprus (Larnaca is the closest) and take a taxi to the north, crossing the Green Line near Nicosia. It is best to have a travel operator arrange for a taxi from the north to collect you, since Greek Cypriot taxi drivers may not be willing to take tourists to the north. See details on crossing the Green Line below.

Alternatively - to avoid paying a "travel operator" - you can walk across the border at Ledra Street. There is a small tourist information kiosk on the left as soon as you cross.

By boat

Ferries operated by Akgunlerdenizcilik connect Kyrenia / Girne to Alanya, Taşucu and Mersin in Turkey. They also advertise ferries between Turkey and Famagusta but show no times or prices, and it's unlikely that these are running in 2018.

The fast ferry from Alanya only runs in summer: from Alanya Thurs & Sun at noon, from Kyrenia Wed & Sat at 10:00. This is a catamaran (shown in timetables as deniz otobüsü) for foot passengers taking about 2 hrs 30.

A similar fast-cat ferry, summer only, takes just 80 mins from Mersin. This runs from Mersin Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday 21:00, from Kyrenia M, W & F at 23:00.

The third fast-cat route, summer only, takes two hours from Taşucu. This runs Fridays only from Taşucu at 14:00 and from Girne at 10:00.

The only car ferry is from Taşucu and takes six hours. It runs four times a week in summer: from Taşucu on Sun, M, Tu & Th at 23:30 and from Kyrenia M & Tu at 14:00, W & F at 23:30. This ferry runs all year; winter 2018 / 19 times are not yet posted.

On foot

You can cross by foot at Ledra Street in the old town, and at the Ledra Palace crossing point to the west of the old town. Both crossings are for pedestrians only, so if you are travelling by car, you will need to use one of the other crossing points. See below for details on crossing the Green Line.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Northern Cyprus at the Wikipedia
• Northern Cyprus at the Wikivoyage
• Noonsite

References

See Turkey.

Comments

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