Kyrenia, Cyprus
Fair 33°C
Sunrise: 6:29 am
Sunset: 7:21 pm
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About Northern Cyprus
With its unmatched Mediterranean climate and tradition of warm hospitality, legendary Cyprus, famed as Cleopatra's island of love, is an island of unrivalled beauty located at the junction of three continents. A vacation paradise in every sense, Northern Cyprus has everything one needs for perfect rest and relaxation.
Northern Cyprus appeals to wide variety of vacationers, as a haven for water sports, as a land rich in archeological sites, and as a treasure trove of natural beauty.
Cyprus has been called Paradise Island for its perpetually blue skies with sun that shines nearly 360 days of the year, its locales of great beauty found nowhere else on earth, its secluded beaches, and its pristine nature. When Northern Cyprus' celebrated Mediterranean cuisine is added to the picture, all the necessary elements come together to create a truly memorable vacation.
On this island, gifted to Cleopatra by Roman Emperor Caesar as a demonstration of his great love, you will find the opportunity to take in the indescribable beauty of the Mediterranean Sea along with the magnificence of the Pentadactylos (Five Finger) Mountains.
Among the many interesting sights, you will find:
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Kyrenia Castle
Standing since the 7th century A.D., when it was built by the Byzantines, this castle was restored and expanded by the Lusignans and the Venetians. It now contains two separate museums whose collections are well known globally. The Ancient Shipwreck Museum housing the oldest known sunken sea vessel is not to be missed. |
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Bellapais Abbey
Located on a hill with commanding views of Kyrenia on the seaside below, in the village of Bellapais (Beylerbeyi), made famous by the author Lawrence Durrell, this historic Latin religious institution is a must see for its remarkable architecture and the natural beauty of its surroundings.
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St. Hilarion Castle
This castle, constructed in the 7th century on one of the highest points in the Five Finger Mountains, has magnificent views and is among the most significant historic sites on the island.
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