Buffavento Castle is a castle in Northern Cyprus. The exact date of its construction remains unknown, the most plausible theory being the Byzantine …
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Nov 19, 2023
One can drive in to this castle some 6kms off a main road or walk along a heavily littered tarmac track to the start of the climb on a good path to the castle itself. The ascent takes about 25 mins a…Full review by Templar001
Sep 21, 2023
Amazing views and well worth it road up to castle not as bad as we expected if you were unlucky to meet another car there loads of passing places take water and a defibrillator but give it a goFull review by Dream823392
Sep 18, 2023
This was an awesome view and well worth the hike. Take water / drink and fairly good shoes. The path can be tricky but it’s not a difficult as was made out. It’s mostly well made but lacks maintenanc…Full review by twoamp4394
Hello, what is the best way to get there by public transport from Nicosia/Lefkosa?
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That's a hard one-do you mean the Nicosia on the Turkish Cypriot side? If so, I'm not sure. If you do mean the Greek side then the answer is-you can't. You'll have to take a taxi that …
That's a hard one-do you mean the Nicosia on the Turkish Cypriot side? If so, I'm not sure. If you do mean the Greek side then the answer is-you can't. You'll have to take a taxi that will cross the border-and it's not that close to Nicosia (to either of them in fact)
Can anyone comment on whether this climb is doable with a crutch? I am recovering from ruptured ankle ligaments and still a bit slow. Any advice much appreciated! Thanks, Janey
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Hi Janey, I was there a few days ago. This castle is one of the highest castles (950 metres) above sea level. You will have to climb many stairs to get to the castle. You will have to …
Hi Janey, I was there a few days ago. This castle is one of the highest castles (950 metres) above sea level. You will have to climb many stairs to get to the castle. You will have to climb some stairs within the castle as well. The stairs within the castle and at the entrance of the castle are narrow and rugged. I reckon that it is going to be very tough to climb this castle with a crutch. Unal
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