Kyrenia Tourism Guide

Home to a magnificent harbor front and some beautiful sandy beaches, Kyrenia is one of the leading tourist spots on the coastline of North Cyprus. Despite being a small town, more and more tourists are discovering the rare beauty and peaceful settings of Kyrenia. However, the joy of this Mediterranean town is not just limited to its picturesque beauty. It has a lot more to it with its 6,000 year old history as an inhabited spot and its lively and energetic culture.

Kyrenia Tourism Guide

Places to Visit

• Kyrenia Castle: This fascinating castle is definitely worthy of a visit while you are on a holiday in Kyrenia. Built by the Venetians in the 16th century, housing a 12th century chapel, this castle makes for hours of historical sightseeing.
• Bellapais Monastery: Located in the Five Finger Mountains, the Bellapais Monastery is an outstanding piece of religious architecture. Other than enjoying the historical value and architectural beauty of this place, you will also enjoy the most stunning views with beautiful backdrops here. 
• St Hilarion Castle: If you are in quest for some peace and tranquility on your Kyrenia holiday, St Hilarion Castle is a perfect place to visit. Originally established as a monastery, there is a spiritual ambience attached to this castle combined with the beautiful scenic setting. This offers visitors a peaceful and tranquil experience.

Things to Do

While Kyrenia’s coastline features rocky coves and many beautiful beaches, there are a lot of watersport activities that you can enjoy here, including, parascending, wind surfing, scuba diving, water-skiing and jet-skiing. Other than these, you can also enjoy the exciting Kyrenia range walks, adventurous orchids walk, horse riding, and golfing. 

Places to Eat

Kyrenia is home to numerous fantastic restaurants and bars. From the smallest to the largest, from basic to the level of five-star luxury, every kind of restaurant that you could imagine can be found here. However, The Ambiance, Stone Arch and Bella Moon are some of the finest restaurants of Kyrenia where you must give a visit once.

Places to Stay

There are a number of outstanding hotels in Kyrenia providing you an extremely pleasant as well as an exciting stay. Some of such hotels include, The Hideaway Club Hotel, Merit Crystal Cove Hotel, Pia Bella Hotel, and Denizkizi Hotel. Each of these hotels provides you lovely meals, luxurious rooms, a variety of in-house activities and beautiful backdrops.