Forget grey skies, the rain and the cold. Summer in north Cyprus is to be lived outdoors. Temperatures start rising to mid to late thirties (Celcius) by mid June-July. You will quickly find that Cypriots love nature and outdoors. So why don't you join us and enjoy the island riding your bicycle in the countryside, walk along almost empty beaches of Karpas, eat al fresco outdoors .

July-August are months also enjoyed most both by sun worshipers who flock to the beaches and those who like concerts and music for during these months Famagusta Festival as well as Bellapais Music Festival are held. Personally, as much as it is super hot for some, I love July in Famagusta's pristine beaches during the day, followed by a drink at the old town's atmospheric The Monk Inn pub on William Dreghorn Street, then head out to one of city's many local restaurants for a feast! You will soon discover that us Cypriots have a love affair with our food and love sharing it with our guests, be it dinner, lunch or simple meze. If you happen to be in Kyrenia, when the bright but hot afternoon sun gently gives way to a balmy evening there's nothing better but to enjoy the scenic view of Kyrenia under the Tree of Idleness in Bellapais village. Or if you happen to be in the capital Nicosia's wonderful old part, simply devour the medieval atmosphere in the Büyük Han (Great Inn) with a well earned cup of Turkish coffee and a local favourite “kayik pasta” (boat cakes). You will be hooked on them in no time.