Side – Alanya, Turkey – Girne, Cyprus - By ferry
After enjoying an excellent Turkish breakfast of fresh bread,
tomatoes, cucumber, and olives, accompanied by a glass of ice-cold
ayran, we cycled to the Alanya harbour. From there, ferries departed
to Cyprus, a four-hour boat ride away. I parted ways with the Baltic
Cycle Group as they headed towards the Greek side of the island.
Though Greece and Turkey share Cyprus, obtaining a visa to visit
Greece was nearly impossible, so I chose to remain on the Turkish
side.
CYPRUS
120 Kilometres – 8 DaysGirne, Cyprus
Sigitas' acquaintance, Vidmantas, kindly offered me his house in
Girne while he was away for the weekend. Staying in Girne and
enjoying the comfort of his home was an obvious choice.
Cyprus, officially known as the Republic of Cyprus, is an island
located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the third-largest island in the
Mediterranean and a popular tourist destination. The Republic of
Cyprus claims to be the legitimate government of the entire island,
with Nicosia serving as the capital and largest city.