Kyrenia is the most popular holiday destination in North Cyprus, its tourist capital. Good clean beaches and clear waters of the Mediterranean delight the lazy devotees of beach holidays, and the proximity to historical monuments attracts more and more active admirers of cognitive tourism.

How to get

In Kyrenia you can get on a ferry from the Turkish ports of Tashuju and Alanya or by public transport from Famagusta, Nicosia and other cities of Northern Cyprus.

For free movement around the city and the surrounding area, you can rent a car or bicycle in one of the many rental offices.

Hotels

in Kyrenia are many lodging options, from budget to luxury. The budget includes Malpas Hotel, Hotel Oscar, Hotel Denizkizi, Rivirside Holiday Village, Vılla Club and Hotel Sempati. Luxury hotels located directly on the beach - Acapulco Hotel, Cratos Hotel, Mercury Hotel, Vuni Palace and Merit Hotel. Hotels recommended for lovers of climbing in historic places, the city of Savoy, the Colony Hotel and Rocks Hotel and Pia Bella.

Kyrenia Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions

The Kyrenia Fortress and the Shipwreck Museum where the remains of the ancient ship, found and raised from the bottom of the sea near the coast of Kyrenia in the 70s. The ship of the times of Alexander the Great is 2300 years old. The Museum of Icons, located in the church of the Archangel Michael, where icons from all the local nearby churches of the city of Kyrenia are collected. You should also go to the Kyrenia Museum of Folk Art, especially if you plan on buying authentic things from local craftsmen.

Surroundings

Bellapais Abbey is an architectural monument of the Gothic style located in 10 minutes drive from Kyrenia city center.

The castle of St. Illarion, high up in the mountains outside the city, can only be reached by car. The climb to the very top of the castle will be remembered for a long time. In a 20-minute drive from the city of Kyrenia high in the mountains is the temple of Antiphonidis (Echo of the Lord), where the walls retained frescoes of 10-11 centuries. The temple strikes with its calmness and majesty. Photo of Kyrenia (31)