General.
Based
on our own holiday experiences Villa
Doyan has been furnished and equipped to meet the needs of guests
for a stress free holiday.
Electrical Appliances. Electric
power supply is the same as the UK right down to the plug type so
phone chargers, hair straighteners etc. will work without the need for
adapters. An iron, ironing board and hairdryer are available for use
by guests
Bed linen
and towels. Bed linen, blankets and pillows are all provided, as
are bathroom towels and bath mats. However you will need to bring your
own beach towels for use around the pool or at the beach.
Telephone.
A pay-as-you-go mobile phone is provided for use by guests. Full
instructions on adding credits is provided - we just ask that, if you
do use it, you top it back up before you leave.
Swimming Pool. The
swimming pool has a shallow end of approx 1m and a deep end of 2.3m.
Children. The
villa has been built to take advantage of the natural slope of the
land with patio and gardens at different levels. This, combined with
the obvious hazard of the swimming pool, means that it may be
unsuitable for toddlers or very young children unless you are prepared
to watch over them constantly.
Drinking Water.
The
water from the taps is safe to drink when boiled, but we recommend
purchasing bottled water which is freely available in the local
supermarkets.
Self Catering.
The nearest supermarkets to the Villa are Tempo in
Karaoglanoglu, 5 mins by car, and Lemar, 10 mins by car. Many European
brands are available but are typically more expensive than local
brands. Local brands offer many alternatives, but some of their labels
may need a bit of reading! All supermarkets stock long life milk which
is reasonably palatable. Fresh milk is available but only at certain
supermarkets.
Car Hire.
Car
hire costs from around £15 per day. Standard UK
driving licenses
(new or old style) are fine. Driving is the same as the UK
- on the left.
If you would like help with car hire we would be happy to assist you.
Arrival at the Airport.
Ercan
airport is about 45 minutes drive away. Most car hire companies will
pick you up from the airport (or deliver the car to the airport), if
you are hiring a car for more than 3 days. Otherwise there are usually
plenty of taxis waiting at the airport. Alternatively, you can fly
into Larnaca and then get a taxi to the villa. Again, if you would
like any help with flights and/or transfers we would be happy to
assist you.
Health Advice for Travellers. Health
Information - No immunisation or vaccinations are required. The
UK Government has produced a useful free booklet entitled Health
Advice for Travellers (T5) - available from the local Department of
Health office or by telephoning the Health Literature Line in the UK
on 0800 555 777. There
are good modern medical facilities in
North Cyprus.
Emergency casualties are dealt with free, but secondary care is
charged for. It is important to have adequate medical travel
insurance. If you require regular prescriptions then take a note from
your Doctor, or a copy of the prescription. Most common medicines etc
are readily available through local pharmacies.
Banking, Currency. Turkish
Lira is the legal tender in Northern Cyprus (exchange rate is
approximately 2.3 TL to the £) however many restaurants will be happy
to accept UK pounds. All major
currencies can easily be exchanged at banks, (plenty of ATMs, cash
dispensers, with instructions in English), exchange bureaus or even at
restaurants. All major credit cards are accepted (such as Access,
Eurocard, Mastercard, Visa, Diner's Club, etc...).
European
Union. The
Turkish
Republic
of North
Cyprus
is not a member of the EU. Customs limitations are that of a non-EU
country. Only the Greek South of the island became a member of the EU
in April 2004.
Passports & Visas. There
is no need for a visa for
North Cyprus
,
but you will require a valid passport, and it should have at least 3
months to run, or you may have problems. For
more information please contact the
Turkish
Republic
of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) London Office which can be found at:
29 Bedford Square,
London
WC1, Tel:
0207 631 1920
Fax: 0207 631 1948.
