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Guest Guide

Explore Kyrenia Like a Local

The highlights of the Mediterranean's prettiest harbour town, all within walking distance or a short drive from your apartment.

Places to Visit

Kyrenia Castle

Kyrenia Castle

At the harbour, on foot

A 7th-century Byzantine fortress overlooking the harbour. Inside, the Shipwreck Museum displays one of the world's oldest trading vessels.

Tip: Go close to sunset — the harbour view from the ramparts is unbeatable.
The Old Harbour

The Old Harbour

Town centre

A horseshoe-shaped historic harbour lined with fish restaurants, cafés and colourful boats — the heart of Kyrenia.

Tip: Reserve a waterfront table for dinner.
Bellapais Abbey

Bellapais Abbey

~10 min drive

A 13th-century Gothic abbey in the hillside village that inspired Lawrence Durrell's "Bitter Lemons".

Tip: Have a Cypriot coffee at the café in the abbey garden.
St. Hilarion Castle

St. Hilarion Castle

~20 min drive

A fairytale castle on the peaks of the Five Finger Mountains — said to have inspired Walt Disney's Snow White castle.

Tip: Wear comfortable shoes; from the top you can see both Kyrenia and the Anatolian coast.
Karmi (Karaman) Village

Karmi (Karaman) Village

~15 min drive

A postcard-perfect hillside village of restored stone houses, art studios and quiet cafés.

Tip: A small local market is held in the village on Saturday mornings.

Beaches

Escape Beach

Escape Beach

~15 min drive

Kyrenia's most popular beach: crystal-clear water, sunbeds, a beach club and water sports.

Alagadi (Turtle) Beach

Alagadi (Turtle) Beach

~25 min drive

A nesting site for loggerhead turtles — natural and peaceful. On summer nights, volunteers run hatchling-watching tours.

Practical Info

Currency

Turkish Lira (TL) is used. Exchange offices are in the centre; card payments are widely accepted.

Shops & Pharmacy

A supermarket and pharmacy are within walking distance of our building. Ask reception for the on-duty pharmacy list.

Eating Out

The harbour is lined with fish restaurants, while the centre is full of kebab and meze houses. Message us for our recommendations.

Airport

Ercan Airport is about 40 minutes away. See our Transfers page for options.

Kyrenia is waiting

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