Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus - Travel Guide

Located just an hour from Larnaca, Kyrenia has a long dramatic coastline, a beautiful harbor and a pretty town centre. The resort has a breathtaking mountain backdrop. Holidays in Kyrenia are relaxing with lots of culture and history.

Kyrenia's coastline features rocky coves and many beaches including Acapulco, Alagadi Turtle, Escape and Sunset Beach. Water sports such as scuba diving, parascending, windsurfing, water skiing and jet skiing are available on the beaches here. Turtle beach is a must-see excursion. Accessed through sand dunes and olive trees and surrounded by the Five Finger Mountains, the beach is best avoided on a Sunday when locals frequent the beach on their day off.

The harbor's horseshoe-shaped marina is dominated by a 7th-century castle and is the berth for luxury yachts, cruisers and local fishing boats. There is a fascinating shipwreck museum, restaurants and cafes dotted around the harbor which attract many tourists. The restaurants, tavernas and bars around the harbor are the focal point of Kyrenia's nightlife. The restaurants serve all different cuisines including local and traditional food, Turkish food, Mediterranean food and international food.

There are many places of interest to visit during your holiday in Kyrenia, including the ruins of Bellapais Abbey, located in the Five Finger Mountains. The Venetian Castle, which once protected the port during high trading times, is a must-see. If you are looking for great day trips to ancient ruins, Karmi Necropolic, Salamis and Vrysi will not disappoint.

For the more adventurous there is paragliding from the heights above Karaoglanoglu where you can see the stunning surroundings of Northern Cyprus from the air. Slightly less adventurous are quad biking, horseback riding and paintball, which are also on offer here.

Kyrenia enjoys typical Mediterranean weather with hot summers and mild winters. If you prefer the weather to be a little cooler then the best time to book your direct holiday to North Cyprus is in May or October as temperatures from May to October average around the mid 20s and often reach 30 degrees reach C

For great holidays to Kyrenia any time of the year, there are always fantastic travel deals online.

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