Holiday Apartments Morphou

Morphou, Cyprus

Morphou, or Guzelyurt (Beautiful Country) in Turkish can be found in the north west of Cyprus. It’s a charming town surrounded by orange and lemon groves. In the spring when the blossom fills the trees, the air is filled with a beautiful citrus scent.

Citrus Groves in Morphou

Nearly all of the holiday accommodation in Morphou will be in site of at least one citrus tree. The majority of the groves and orchards here are fed by natural springs which could be why the area is so famous for its fresh produce. Visitors can take advantage of the range of fresh local produce available here at the local markets with the villas in Morphou having all the necessary kitchen equipment provided to prepare them.

Things to Do in Morphou

The village has an annual orange festival that celebrates the success of the fruit growing here. The village does have quite a history of its own and by choosing any of the Morphou villas for your holiday you will have a chance to discover it for yourself. The folklore of the story of St Mamas says that a peasant found her sarcophagus washed ashore on the beach in one of the local bays, and in a vision St Mamas told him to take her to the place she now rests and build a monastery there.
There is also a museum alongside the church and here you will see many historical artifacts. Holiday rentals in Morphou allow you to live right in the centre of this historical village. The area was once home to a bronze age settlement and items found from that time are on display in the areas Museum of archaeological & Natural Sciences. The apartments in Morphou offer comfort and plenty of family space. Holiday homes in Morphou offer a slice of village life to everyone.