Guzelyurt is a town in Cyprus that is known for its rich agricultural lands. Blessed with an extremely favorable climate and a distinctive fertile red soil, Guzelyurt boasts of the best oranges, lemons, grapefruits and strawberries in the region. Much of this bounty is exported fresh and a substantial amount is canned and processed for local use as well as exported, making it one of the biggest revenue earners of the town.
Today Guzelyurt makes an ideal getaway for those who wish to avoid the more crowded tourist spots of Cyprus. In the spring, the smell of the local fruits combine with the scent of the white orange blossoms, making a heady blend that is as distinctive a part of Guzelyurt as are its striking natural features.
Residential Places in Guzelyurt
Property in Guzelyurt has attracted a healthy share of local and international buyers in recent years. The rapid changes in the political climate of the entire country and the possibility of realizing substantial property investment profits are only a few of the factors that have contributed to the current phenomenal growth of the Guzelyurt real estate market. Additional enticements are the relatively low rate of urbanization, the well preserved rural areas and the stunning natural attractions.
One of the more popular residential areas in Guzelyurt is the Aphrodite Beachfront Village. Every possible amenity and creature comfort that you could ever hope for can be found here including a sauna, a jacuzzi, a massage room, children’s swimming pool, semi Olympic swimming pool, volleyball and tennis courts and even an indoor gym.
Unit Costst
Of course, you will have to pay the price for the privilege of living there. A one bedroom house in the area recently listed for £31,950 or about €47,925. A 3 bedroom flat in the same village is currently listed at £55,950 or €83,925. In comparison, a 2 bedroom house in Lapta that offers great views of the mountains and the sea is currently listed at £34,900 or about €52,350.
Hospitals and Universities of Guzelyurt
The primary health care facility in town is the Guzelyurt Health centre which you can call at 714 2125. There is also the Cengiz Topel Hospital at Yesilyurt, Guzelyurt, which you can call at 7277351. In addition, the town has a few other smaller clinics and health care facilities, and for non-emergencies you can always drive into the neighboring towns like Nicosia where there are more options for medical care.
Educational Establishments
Being primarily a resort town, there is not much in the way of educational establishments in Guzelyurt. There is the Guzelyurt Turk Maarif College, which you can call at 714 5400 and the Kurtulus High School, which you can call at 714 2144 and 714 4841.
As is the case with medical care though, the other towns are not really that far away so you can always look into the other colleges in the country such as the Cyprus International University in Nicosia, the Eastern Mediterranean University in Famagusta, the European University of Lefke, the Girne American University in Kyrenia and finally the Near East University Nicosia.
The good news is that educational standards in Cyprus are generally very high and the schools just mentioned are particularly outstanding examples of the quality of education that you can get in the country.
Commercial Places in Guzelyurt
There are a number of options for restaurants and dining establishments in Guzelyurt, all of which are excellent places to take in the many stunning natural attractions that the town offers. You will also want to try out many of the smaller dining establishments that offer local cuisine at very low prices.
Some of the restaurants that you can find in town are: 40RTY, which you can call at 7278328, Ada, which you can call at 7146844, Gökkusaği, which you can call at 7143918, the oddly named Horse Soue Beasch, which you can find at Kayalar Köyü Üzeri and call at 0533 8616664 and Yiltaş, which you can call at 7236797.
The Karballa hotel, aside from being a good place to park your bags, offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains and interiors that are steeped in the area’s tradition. Formerly a school for the Greek clergy, Karballa now offers a huge dining area, a very respectable bar, and nightly room rates of 45 euros, which comes with a complimentary breakfast.
The Soli Inn Hotel is also worth a closer look with a restaurant that offers indoor and outdoor dining, a well stocked bar, a private beach, a vegetable garden and a health center. There are even the typical hotel amenities like a swimming pool and a tennis court.
Service Establishments of Guzelyurt
Emergency police assistance in Guzelyurt is always available by dialing 155. You can also call the main police station at 714 2140. For fire emergencies, simply dial 199 or you can call the fire department directly at 714 2200.
For medical emergencies, 24 hour ambulance service is available around the clock by dialing 112. Although with everything in close proximity to each other, you would probably be better off driving to a nearby clinic or hospital. In any case, you can also call the hospital at Guzelyurt at 714 2125.
To report problems with your electricity supply, you can call 714 2122. For water service interruption the number to call is 714 3516.
Finally, you can call the Guzelyurt municipal center at 714 2018.
Embassies in Guzelyurt
For any consular assistance that you may require while in Guzelyurt, you can contact the office of the British High Commission in Nicosia, which you can find at Alexander Pallis Street, P.O. Box 21978, 1587 Nicosia, BFPO 567. You can also call them at +357 22 861100 or fax them at the following numbers:
(357) (22) 861125 general information,
(357) (22) 861175 for management related concerns,
(357) (22) 861200 for consular services,
(357) (22) 861150 for commercial inquiries and
(357) (22) 861315 for chancery.
Office hours are from Monday to Friday, 0730 to 1430 local time.
You can also email them at brithc.2@cytanet.com.cy or visit their website at http://www.britain.org.cy.
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