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From Karpas to Akamas: Spanning the Peninsulas
10 DAYS
This itinerary travels from Cyprus' north to the south and includes an evocative journey to
both peninsulas, home to some of the best beaches on the island (as well as those famous
turtles).
From Larnaka airport head for the
Karpas (Kırpaşa) Peninsula
, a place that will linger
in your memory for years to come. This 'tail end' of the island has stunning beaches, deser-
ted and clean, with soft, golden sand. Turtles hatch at
Golden Beach (Nangomi Bay)
,
where there's an official turtle-hatching program, and wild donkeys roam the endless fields.
Spend at least two days here, including visiting the eco village at
Büyükkonuk
and climb-
ing
Kantara Castle
.
Head back to the South via
Ancient Salamis
, the North's most impressive archaeologic-
al site. Dip into the sea at the adjacent beach before lunching at one of nearby
Famagusta's
atmospheric restaurants in the heart of the walled city. Move on and stay overnight in
