Guidebook for Kyrenia
Food Scene
Seated outside on a pier, great for summer evenings, watching the tide ebb & flow underneath you whilst you enjoy your night out.
24 locals recommend
The Ambiance Restoran
Uçurtma SokakSeated outside on a pier, great for summer evenings, watching the tide ebb & flow underneath you whilst you enjoy your night out.
A friendly family run no frills restaurant, geat for fish ! Located in aligadi, so a taxi will be required.
Benöz Restoran
A friendly family run no frills restaurant, geat for fish ! Located in aligadi, so a taxi will be required.
Excellent european style food , and attentive service, located in the hotel gardens during the summer months.
8 locals recommend
Bellapais Gardens Hotel
Şehit Fuat Niyazi SokakExcellent european style food , and attentive service, located in the hotel gardens during the summer months.
Located close to the Altinkaya Hotel in Ozankoy, this is a handy burger style restaurant & deli if you don't want to venture far
6 locals recommend
Uncle Sam's
Kurtuluş CaddesiLocated close to the Altinkaya Hotel in Ozankoy, this is a handy burger style restaurant & deli if you don't want to venture far
Lovely colonial style setting, attentive service and good food
10 locals recommend
The House Lounge Bar & Restaurant
Ecevit CaddesiLovely colonial style setting, attentive service and good food
located in the harbour, great views and great setting. worth a visit whilst seeing the harbour.
6 locals recommend
Set Fish Restaurant
No:98 Antik limanlocated in the harbour, great views and great setting. worth a visit whilst seeing the harbour.
Manipeni Pizza
Doktor Fazıl Küçük Caddesigood value pizzeria, huge portions !
If you're making a visit to Nicosia ( Lefkosa ), this restaurant is worth a visit, located in the old part of town not too fare from selimye mosque
Bibliotheque
No: 7 Mithat Paşa SkIf you're making a visit to Nicosia ( Lefkosa ), this restaurant is worth a visit, located in the old part of town not too fare from selimye mosque
British run restaurant, trading under the name of Effendis at The Old Mill. Fantastic service in authentic surroundings, located in the village of Ozankoy ( this restaurant was formerly located in the turkish quarter of Kyrenia, trading under the name of Efendis ). Requires booking in advance: tel +447510122586
The Old Mill Restoran
Doktor Fazıl Küçük CaddesiBritish run restaurant, trading under the name of Effendis at The Old Mill. Fantastic service in authentic surroundings, located in the village of Ozankoy ( this restaurant was formerly located in the turkish quarter of Kyrenia, trading under the name of Efendis ). Requires booking in advance: tel +447510122586
Parks & Nature
Buffavento Forest
Fantastic views and great walks
Sightseeing
Historical Bellapais is a 5 minute drive from the Villa, Kyrenia Town and Harbour is approx a 15 minute walk.
100 locals recommend
Bellapais Abbey
Historical Bellapais is a 5 minute drive from the Villa, Kyrenia Town and Harbour is approx a 15 minute walk.
Girne
Kyrenia Town and Harbour is approx a 15/20 minute walk
There is a small museum inside with a shipwreck that is 2300 years old, together with a viewpoint overlooking the harbour.
85 locals recommend
Kyrenia Castle
There is a small museum inside with a shipwreck that is 2300 years old, together with a viewpoint overlooking the harbour.
You'll find the best unspoilt beaches here. A drive to the monastery is a must, where you'll be stopped by the donkies requiring feeding. Take plenty carrots.
37 locals recommend
Karpass Peninsula
You'll find the best unspoilt beaches here. A drive to the monastery is a must, where you'll be stopped by the donkies requiring feeding. Take plenty carrots.
Karpaz Gate Marina
Αμμοχώστου-ΚαρπασίαςFantastic setting , and great food & service in hemingways
Saint Hilarion Castle
Kyreniasgreat views over the northern coast of cyprus
Activities/things to do
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plenty of history here, with this being the setting for Shakespeare's Othello
16 locals recommend
Famagusta City Walls
plenty of history here, with this being the setting for Shakespeare's Othello
Visit the Selimiye Mosque, historically known as Cathedral of Saint Sophia, is a former Roman Catholic cathedral converted into a mosque, located in North Nicosia. It is the main mosque of the city. Followed by a visit to one of the many bars and cafes in the old part of town, such as the Buyuk Han or Bibliotheque
52 locals recommend
Nicosia
Visit the Selimiye Mosque, historically known as Cathedral of Saint Sophia, is a former Roman Catholic cathedral converted into a mosque, located in North Nicosia. It is the main mosque of the city. Followed by a visit to one of the many bars and cafes in the old part of town, such as the Buyuk Han or Bibliotheque
A unique development for north cyprus. As well as providing accommodation, the vineyard wine tasting tours are strongly recommended. In addition there is a restaurant & bar open to non residents.
8 locals recommend
Gillham Vineyard Hotel
1 Kavakli SokakA unique development for north cyprus. As well as providing accommodation, the vineyard wine tasting tours are strongly recommended. In addition there is a restaurant & bar open to non residents.