NORTH CYPRUS

Gazimagusa (population 39,000) is on the east coast of Cyprus, some 40 miles / 60 km east of Nicosia. Gazimagusa (Famagusta in Greek) is the chief port of North Cyprus. It has massive and well preserved Venetian walls, the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque (a former 13th century Gothic Cathedral of St. Nicholas), and the walled Old Town.

Famagusta 789, North Cyprus.

Tel: (036) 6200.

Type: 5-star hotel & casino.

Location: On a private beach near the city.

Casino: European style.

Games: slots, 15 tables (5 blackjack (TL 200 - 5,000), American roulette (TL 200 - 10,000), 4 French roulette (TL 200 - 10,000), 1 craps).

Open: April 1-October 31 only, 6pm-3am.Minimum Age 18.

Entrance fee: US$2.Proper dress.

Casino currency: Turkish Lira or US$.

Salamis-Famagusta, North Cyprus.

Tel: (036) 67201.

Type: 4-star resort & casino.

Location: 11 km / 7 miles west of Gazimagusa.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, American roulette, French roulette, craps).

Amenities: 369 rooms, restaurant, bar, disco, pool, tennis.

Rates: TL 207,000 - 428,000.

Girne (population 4,000) is on the north coast of Cyprus, 15 miles / 25 km north of Nicosia. Girne (Kyrenia in Greek) is an appealing coastal resort with a yacht filled harbor. There are excellent beach to the west and east of the town. Visit the Kyrenia Castle overlooking the harbor, and the Shipwreck Museum which has the remains of a ship that sank in 300 B.C.

Lapta-Kyrenia, North Cyprus.

Tel: (082) 18751.

Type: 5-star hotel & casino.

Location: On a private beach 14 km / 9 miles west of Girne.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, American roulette).

Amenities: 44 rooms, restaurant, bar, disco, pool, tennis.

Rates: TL 236,000 - 452,000.

Dome International Hotel, Kyrenia, Turkish Republic of North Cyprus.

Tel: (081) 52453.

Type: 4-star hotel & casino.

Location: In town near the sea.

Clientele: International Tourist.

Casino: European style.

Games: 8 tables (4 blackjack (TL 200 - 5,000), 4 American roulette (TL 200 - 10,000).

Open: 6pm2am summer, 8pm-2am winter, year round.

Entrance fee: US$1.Minimum gaming age 18.Proper dress.

Casino Currency: Turkish Lira or US$.

Amenities: 161 rooms, restaurant, bar, disco, pool.

Rates: TL 207,000 - 428,000.

Grand Rock Hotel, Kyrenia, Turkish Republic of North Cyprus.

Tel: (081) 52238.

Type: 3-star hotel & casino.

Location: In the center of town.

Clientele: International Tourist.

Casino Games: blackjack, roulette.

Amenities: 48 rooms, restaurant, bar, disco, pool.

Rates: TL 153,000 - 343,000.

Kyrenia, North Cyprus.

Tel: (081) 52001.

Type: 3star hotel & casino.

Location: Near the harbor.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, American roulette).

Amenities: 16 rooms, restaurant, bar.

Rates: TL 131,000 - 315,000.

20 Temmuz Caddesi, Kyrenia, North Cyprus.

Tel: (081) 51540.

Location: Just west of town.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, American roulette).

Amenities: rooms, restaurant, bar, pool.Rates from US$90.

Lefkosa (population 50,000) is in north central Cyprus.The Turkish half of Lefkosa (Nicosia in Greek) is the capital of North Cyprus.

Attractions in Nicosia include: the Selimiyre Mosque, a former 13th century Cathedral of St.Sophia and a fine example of Gothic architecture; Tekke Museum of Turkish History and Culture; and the Old City rich in examples of Byzantine, Lusignam, and Venetian architecture.

Euro-Hotel, Lefkosa, Turkish Republic of North Cyprus.

Type: Hotel & casino.

Casino: European style.

Games: slots, 15 tables (8 blackjack (TL 200 - 5,000), 6 American roulette (TL 200 - 10,000), 1 craps).

Open: 7pm-3am summer, 7pm-2am winter year round.

Entrance Fee: US$2.Minimum age 18.Proper dress.

Casino currency: Turkish Lira or US$.

Kyrenia Rd., Nicosia.

Tel: (020) 78234.

Type: 2-star hotel & casino.

Location: On Kyrenia Road ouside the old wall.

Casino: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Open: 9.30pm-3am.

Amenities: 32 rooms, restaurant.