Lapta Lapta is another quaint village located about 10 km from Kyrenia. It became home to refugees from Lambousa who fled Arab pirates and then experienced another period of growth in the Lusignan era. It is found at the skirt of the Troodos Mountains and is noted with six whitewashed churches that date back [...]
St Hilarions Castle West of Girne in the Besparmak Mountains three castles are nestled above the city. Kantara, Buffevento and St. Hilarion all hover over Girne below with their own distinct history and claim to fame. St. Hilarion Castle is believed to be the setting that Walt Disney imagined for Sleeping Beauty. This castle [...]
Girne (Kyrenia) For a day of romance and relaxation a trip to the harbour side town of Girne should be listed on your itinerary. This beautiful and quaint place is an intoxicating mix of shopping, delicious cuisine, historical landmarks and an exciting nightlife. Not much is known about Girne’s beginnings but a simple glance [...]
Kyrenia Bandabuliya The Kyrenia Bandabuliya is a market that is nearly 140 years old. Although it has not always been used as a market and has undergone major renovations it is a must stop on your shopping tour through Kyrenia. The British originally built this structure to serve a dual purpose as a city [...]
Kyrenia – The Ship The Kyrenia is the most famous marine vessel in Cyprus today. It was discovered by a diver in 1965, less than an a mile from Kyrenia Harbour. During the fourth century BC, the ship, which was around 15 meters long, sank in 30 meters of water. The sand that covered [...]
Kyrenia Icon Museum The Kyrenia Icon Museum is located inside what was formerly the Greek Orthodox Church of Archangelos Mikhael. It is a striking white, three-story buildiing housing various icons dating back from the seventeenth up until the nineteenth century. The church itself was built in 1860. The bell tower was added 25 years [...]
