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Pine Tree Villa
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These are the GPS coordinates: 35.341482,33.567046 - The villa is 400 meters away from the shore line, a 5-minute walk; and approximately 1 km walk/drive from Esentepe village with the nearest shops, a bank, post office etc. It's surrounded by nature, perfect for walks, and quiet relaxation.
On the left, a direct link to the location on Google Maps.
Where is this amazing villa?
How about renting a car?
Renting a car is essential in Northern Cyprus, unless you want to spend your money on taxis. Public transport is available, but limited to certain routes. Cars are not that expensive, and generally in very good condition. We never had any issues with rental cars.
Automatic and manual transmission cars are available. In order to hire a car in Northern Cyprus you must be over the age of 25 and hold a valid driving license or an international driving permit.
Driving is on the left, as opposed to driving in Europe or Russia, but you will very quickly get used to it. Roads are in good condition, and are constantly being upgraded.
Prices range from 25 Euros (Suzuki Samurai, soft top, manual) to 45 Euros (Opel Zafira 7 Seater) per day, including insurance. Pick-up and return can be directly at the airport upon arrival, or at the villa - however you prefer. With a minimum rental of 3 days, delivery and pick-up is free.
Note that prices also depend on the season, so you might get a great offer during April/May or later in the year, in September/October.
We’ll be happy to assist in booking a rental car for you!
How much is airport transfer?
Airport transfer from Ercan International Airport (Code ECN)is about 40 Euros per way. Transfer from Larnaca (Code LCA)(Southern Cyprus) costs about 65 Euros per car, per way. Airport transfer by taxi is reliable, and essential unless you have rented a car which is being delivered to the airport upon your arrival.
A small advice: taxi drivers are always happy to bring you to a supermarket and wait for while, so you can already get some essential shopping done. This is helpful to organize a wine & beers for the first night, and breakfast for the next morning.
Let us know, and we’ll be happy to book airport transfer for you. We will ensure that the driver stops at a supermarket without extra charge, and that he knows the location of the villa!
What's the cost of living?
Living costs are much lower than in central Europe, especially for fresh local produce. A bottle of red wine is 6-10 Euros, a local Meze 3-course dinner in a restaurant is about 10-20 Euros plus drinks. If you cook yourself, I would guess it will cost 5-7 Euros per day per person, not including alcoholic beverages. The kitchen is fully equipped, and there is a BBQ by the poolside.
Local, inexpensive restaurants are located in Esentepe village; 5 minutes drive, or 15 minutes walk away from the villa. There are also supermarkets, usually open until 11:00 pm.
Considering the occasional beer, cost for petrol and other expenses, you should be quite okay with 20-30 Euros per person, per day.
What currencies are accepted?
Shops and restaurants usually accept credit cards and electronic cash (Maestro). Cash is generally accepted in Turkish Lira, Euro and British Pounds. No guarantee that you receive your change in the same currency which you paid with, especially in small shops, so it comes in handy to have the exchange rate in your head. Here's a currency calculator
A newly opened bank with a 24/7 ATM is located close-by in Esentepe village center.
Note that for technical reasons, and as it happens in every country, some cards do not work at Supermarket check-outs. So, it's always better to carry some cash on you.
ATM's work with all major cards, without problems.
Are there poisonous animals?
No, you'll be safe. Apparently there is a venomous type of viper, however you are extremely unlikely to ever encounter it - they live up in the mountains, and even there they hide wherever it's cool. They are more afraid of us, then we are of them. If you really plan to go hiking through the mountains, it's still a good advice to wear army boots. Personally, I have never come across this snake - and we have explored pretty much the whole island.
As for insects, simply avoid wearing colorful clothes (red, orange, yellow), and sweet perfume. Insects are attracted to this, since they associate this with color and smell of flowers.
Here's a list of animals in Cyprus.
Do I need a visa?
Russian Federation: Ordinary passport holders are required to have visa to enter Turkey. They can obtain two month-multiple entry visas at the Turkish border gates. Only diplomatic passport holders are exempted from visa for their travels up to 90 days.
Germany: Ordinary and official passport holders are exempted from visa for their travels up to 90 days.
United Kingdom: Ordinary and official passport holders are required to have visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary passport holders can obtain three month-multiple entry visas at the Turkish border Gates.
United States of America: Ordinary and official passport holders are required to have visa to enter Turkey. They can obtain three month-multiple entry visas at the Turkish border gates.
Belarus: Ordinary passport holders are required to have visa to enter Turkey. They can obtain two-month multiple entry visas at the Turkish border gates. Official passport holders are exempted from visa for their travels up to 90 days.
For all other countries, please see here
How do we get there?
Flying to Ercan Airport (ECN) in Turkish Cyprus, you will have to fly via Istanbul or another Turkish airport. There are no international direct flights to Northern Cyprus available. Flights from the mainland arrive in Ercan almost every hour, so there are very frequent connections. Planes are mainly Airbus operated by Turkish Airlines.
If you prefer to fly via Larnaca/Southern Cyprus (LCA), you will have a much wider choice of direct flights. However, keep in mind the cost and time for airport transfer, and check if you need any visa in order to be allowed to pass through Southern Cyprus to the border.