The very best of Kyrenia
Filed Under North Cyprus
Even though it was mentioned in the previous post Kyrenia is a destination which has so much to offer to its visitors and it deserves more attention and a post of its own. An escorted tour is a good way to get introduced to this destination and you can return and spend more time later as there are so many things waiting to be discovered by you. The town of Kyrenia is a highly accessible city that provides more than just typical beaches. Tourists around the world constantly visit it to enjoy its unique flavour and attractions. Accessible by plane and boat, this small piece of paradise is just a few hours from Turkey.
Any first time tourist will immediately appreciate Kyrenia because of its unique layout of structures. The beach front structures are not populated with expensive hotels. Tourists will instead see structures that were built centuries before Kyrenia (or Cyprus) became a known destination. Tourists can literally visit the beach and then proceed to visit beautiful structures in the city in minutes.
The Kyrenia Castle
The most popular tourist attraction is the Kyrenia Castle. Believed to have been built as early as the 7th century, it’s a towering structure easily seen by everyone in the harbor. Its current state was from 1570 when the Ottomans ruled Kyrenia. A heavily fortified castle, the structure is also home to a museum featuring collections from a shipwreck from 306 BC. This structure should be in the tourist’s itinerary as it also provide a picturesque view of the town.
Combining the Old with the New
What also made Kyrenia a favourite spot for many tourists is the way the city is laid out. Instead of succumbing to commercialism, there are still a good number of open air markets and traditional restaurants near the castle. A stroll nn the shore is your best chance to shop for souvenirs and try out the traditional meals of the island.
