Kyrenia Harbour
Girne Limanı
A horseshoe-shaped old harbour lined with restaurants and cafés in converted stone warehouses, with a castle and mountains behind it. It is the most photogenic spot in northern Cyprus.
Kyrenia Harbour is the heart of the city. The harbour is horseshoe-shaped. On the east side stands the Venetian castle, and at the end of the breakwater is a small lighthouse. Along the quayside, stone houses that were once carob warehouses now hold seafood restaurants, cafés and bars. During the day, you can take a boat trip out to sea. In the evening, stroll along the harbour to watch the sunset and eat fresh fish. The alleys of the old town around the harbour contain churches, mosques and old bathhouses. Admission is free. In peak season, reserve a table by the water for dinner. From north Nicosia, it is about 30 minutes by bus.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kyrenia Castle & Shipwreck Museum
- Archangel Michael Icon Museum
- Bellapais Abbey
- St. Hilarion Castle
- Hazreti Ömer Tomb
- Karmi (Karaman) Village
- Escape Beach
- Buffavento Castle