As mentioned earlier in the literature review concerning destination attributes towards tourists’ satisfaction, these are unique things about a destination that puts lasting memories in the minds of the tourists that make them want to revisit or recommend to others. Most destinations make a lot of investment as to put in place or upgrade some of these features in order to attract more tourists. North Cyprus as a tourist destination is bless naturally with most of these features while some it made some investment as to improve them. Below are some of the basic destination features;
4.4.1. Landscape
The island of Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean after Sardinia and Sicily. The island is at the crossroads of Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa. North Cyprus is nearly one third of the whole island with a total area of 3,515 square kilometer. It is about 242 kilometer wide and 64 kilometer deep.
The present shape of the island is caused by the effects of side pressures during different geological ages. Capes and gulfs have been formed where the land was stronger against the erosion of the sea and where the land is weaker against the erosion of the sea respectively. There are two capes (Zafer cape and Korucam cape) and two golfs which are at Guzelyurt and Famagusta.
North Cyprus is blessed with astonishing range of mountains located in Girne district known as the Kyrenia Mountains or Five Finger Mountains. These mountains spread over an area of about 260 square miters, comprising mainly of limestone, dolomite and marble. Its highest point is called Mount Selvili at about 1,023meters. It has a spring very close to it, which is the largest spring in North Cyprus.
The coastline of north Cyprus consists of romantic coves, long golden sandy beaches and rocky coast. The beaches are among the cleanest, most natural and safest compared to others in the Mediterranean. The average water temperature is 24 degree centigrade between the months of May and October.
The plains are vast and beautiful. The Guzelyurt village has a lot of citrus fields which provides goods for exportation and production of fresh squeezed juices almost all year round. There is the Mesaoria plain located in the centre of the island, between the Five Finger Mountains in the north and the Troodos Mountains in the south which produces wheat, barley and oats.
4.4.2. Environment
Environment is said to be a major factor in attracting tourists and visitors to a destinatio
