Nature & Wildlife

Wild Flowers in North Cyprus

Whilst most of Northern Europe shivers, the warmth of spring in North Cyprus means visitors can enjoy magnificent displays of wild flowers all year-round. In the autumn and winter golden-yellow oleanders adorn the hills, whilst multi-coloured anemones and crocuses appear before Christmas. But it is in late winter and spring that the island blooms into a rhapsody of colour with the orchid family, cherry-red poppies, cyclamens and narcissi taking centre stage. Fields in North Cyprus are also infused with wild flowers in the spring; Waves of anemones and black tulips dance in the breeze amongst the fields of grain, whilst in the mountains, buttercups and Cypriot sage and rock cress sprout proudly upon the craggy surfaces.  

Summer is welcomed to North Cyprus with the fragrant scent of citrus blossom, bright red pomegranate flowers and delicate white buds that caress the olive trees. Whilst in autumn, purple and white crocuses lay spectacular carpets of colour across the hilltops, interweaved with pale pink and white patches from the Cyprus cyclamen.