Situated on the north coast of Cyprus, Kyrenia, with its 6,000 year long history, unique remains of countless civilisations, miles of natural beaches, calm sea, and mild climate is an idyllic Mediterranean town. Bellapais is a small village in the Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus, about four miles from the town of Kyrenia.
The village itself is interwoven with olive, carob and lemon trees for which the area around Ozankoy is famous, and any new development in and around the village is required to respect the natural surroundings and build not only sympathetically but also carefully so as not to disturb the ancient trees and the natural habitat of the many flora and fauna species.
Ozankoy is a popular villa holiday destination for Europeans and Brits, as well as one of the friendliest villages in North Cyprus, so you'll always find someone to chat to as you shop in the village 'corner shop' for essential supplies, including the fresh unwrapped bread. The local butcher in Ozankoy will sell you the choicest cuts of meat for your holiday villa barbecue, and you can pick your own local sweetcorn for the BBQ too. The Five Fingers Restaurant offers wireless internet access for those who need to keep in touch, and the village even has a personal car wash service for your dusty rental car! On Sundays during the summer, you'll discover a 'tabletop' market, where you can haggle for unusual gifts.