Situated on the north coast of Cyprus, Kyrenia, with its 6,000 year long history, unique remains of countless civilisations, miles of natural beaches, calm sea, and mild climate is the perfect holiday resort. Bounded to the north by the sea and to the south by the Besparmak Mountain range, it offers the benefits of both sea and mountain air, and is thus an ideal resort for health and relaxation- indeed, many foreigners have retired here. The beautiful harbour is dominated by a majestic castle which houses a museum containing the remains of an ancient ship which was salvaged from the sea. There are several mosques and churches to see in the town, and the Museum of Folk Arts, and of Decorative Arts and Painting are well worth a visit.

PLACES TO SEE IN KYRENIA:
 Kyrenia Castle
 Kyrenia Shipwreck Museum
 The Walls and the Harbour:
Originally only the south and the west sides of the old town were guarded by defensive walls. In the seventeenth century A.D. the walls were built all the way around the town in order to defend it and the port against the Arab raids. The interior walls are still visible but the harbour is now open to the sea. To the southeast of the modern harbour lies the old Roman harbour, protected by breakwaters at its north and south ends.  Kyrenia Harbour Front at night.
 Bellapais Abbey
 Guide to the Antiquities of Kyrenia by W. Dreghorn (link)
 St. Hilarion Castle
The fairy castle of St. Hilarion, built on a mountain peak 2,200 feet above the sea level, is the most impressive of the three castles on the Kyrenia mountain range. In the past, the site was called Didymus (twin), being one of the twin peaks on the Kyrenia range. The castle was named after the humble hermit Hilarion for whom a church was also built. During the 10th century, the Byzantines built a church and defensive walls on the site. dusring the Lusignan reign, it was eventually converted into a fortified castle and was also used as the summer house of the Lusignan royal family.  Buffavento Castle
The castle of Buffavento (meaning `the defier of the winds'), built in the 11th century AD., forms part of a defence scheme which includes the St. Hilarion and the Kantara castles. It stands at 3,131 feet above the sea level and is mainly interesting to see the account of its commanding position. The shattered walls still retain their outstanding position, high against the passing clouds.  Antiphonitis Monastery
 Neolithic Age Village of Vrysin
 Museum of Folk Arts:
This museum is housed in a typical old-style Cypriot house. Inside is an interesting exhibition of traditional crafts. The ground floor of this three storey house is divided into two partsby a pointed arch just under the main entrance door and was used as a barn (granary). On the first floor, there is a display of everyday implements used by Cypriots centuries ago. They include an oil press, a plough, agricultural tools, weaving looms, and large earthenware pots. The secondfloor is a little more than a sitting room, but on the third floor, there is a colourful display of traditional local handicrafts, crochet-work, embroidered bedspreads, pillow slips, and scarves, and a selection of Cypriot costumes and household items. The museum is open daily, except on sundays.