Discover Kyrenia in North Cyprus

Kyrenia, packed full of history, nature and culture...

To most visitors, a holiday in Northern Cyprus means Kyrenia, and Kyrenia means Kyrenia Harbour. The tranquility can be felt even before the harbour is seen and as you stroll along the sea-front, there is an atmosphere of calm.

Discover Kyrenia on a North Cyprus Holiday

Holidays in Kyrenia mean more than just the harbour and castle. Strolling through the streets of the old town, you will never be far away from the ruins of the Lusignan walls and towers which originally formed a protective curtain around the town. Kyrenia holidays offer plenty for the keen shopper, with a vast array of outlets providing everything from the latest designer fashions to Cypriot souveniers - not to mention a truly remarkable choice of restaurants. Kyrenia is an ideal base to explore Northern Cyprus, and it has some of the island's best accommodation. Yet the serene beauty of the countryside is never far away...

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Things to do in Kyrenia...

Kyrenia is full of architectural interest Bellapais Village, the setting for Lawrence Durrell's classic novel 'Bitter Lemons of Cyprus' is a few minutes drive away and the 13th century abbey bears witness to the fact that the village has changed little since Durrell's time. Nearby Crusader castles of Hilarion North Cyprus, Kantara and Buffavento are particularly fine. West of Kyrenia lies 'the garden of north Cyprus', with citrus orchards, verdant forests and fertile plains.

Here, the Roman settlement of Soli is worth a visit, as is the Persian palace of Vouni, where there are awe-inspiring views across the island and the sea. To most visitors, a holiday in Northern Cyprus means Kyrenia, and Kyrenia means Kyrenia Harbour. The tranquility can be felt even before the harbour is seen and as you stroll along the sea-front, there is a calm atmosphere.

Kyrenia is the epicentre of distinguished culture, renowned history and celebrated yet humble tourism...