Iconic horseshoe-shaped historic harbor lined with Venetian carob warehouses, wooden gulets, and castle views.
Curving gracefully beneath the bastions of Kyrenia Castle and the dramatic backdrop of the Five Finger Mountains, Kyrenia's Old Harbour is one of the Mediterranean's most photogenic waterfronts.
Historic stone carob warehouses now host harborside cafes while traditional wooden boats bob in the calm basin protected by the lighthouse breakwater.
In the historic center of Kyrenia (Girne), immediately west of Kyrenia Castle.
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Ancient cliffside amphitheaters, sea caves, and dramatic headlands facing the setting Mediterranean sun.
Practical guide to hiking around Mount Olympus: trail lengths, water springs, terrain, and footwear.
Monumental 16th-century Venetian harbour fortress housing the world's oldest excavated merchant shipwreck from 300 BC.
Open daily year-round; the climate-controlled shipwreck room provides comfortable viewing.
Fairytale clifftop Crusader fortress clinging to a 732m crag above Kyrenia, said to inspire Disney's Snow White castle.
Best October to May. In summer, start at 9:00 AM opening before the steep rock climb heats up.
13th-century French Gothic monastic masterpiece immortalized by Lawrence Durrell in 'Bitter Lemons', overlooking citrus orchards.
Enchanting year-round; spring citrus blossoms perfume the hillside alleys.
Flower-draped hillside village beneath St. Hilarion Castle with whitewashed cottages, cobbled lanes, and sea vistas.
Spectacular in spring when gardens burst into bloom; cooler mountain air in summer.
Premier organized golden sand beach club in Alsancak featuring shallow turquoise waters and an offshore islet.
Bathing season from May through November; shallow waters warm early in the spring.
Cyprus's highest and most inaccessible fortress at 950m, aptly named 'Defier of the Winds'.
Prime hiking October through May; summer ascents are demanding due to intense heat and steep exposure.
