Zeytinlik is one of villages in
Cyprus situated some 10 km south-west of
Kyrenia and 30 km from
Nicosia, 130 km south-east of Cyprus -
Turkey border. This the hamlet has a population of 90 people. Many people visit Zeytinlik to experience its castles.
Ercan International Airport (IATA: ECN) is the nearest airport to Zeytinlik, situated just 40 km to the south-east.
Must see attractions in Zeytinlik
The Saint Hilarion Castle lies on the Kyrenia mountain range on the island of Cyprus. It was originally a monastery, named after a monk who allegedly chose the site for his hermitage. Later fortified by Byzantines, it formed the defense of the island with the castles of Buffavento and Kantara against Arab pirates raiding the coast. Some sections were further upgraded under the Lusignan rule.
If you have already seen Zeytinlik, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:
Be sure to check out photos of the area taken by other travellers.