Kyrenia (
Κερύνεια) is the sixth largest city in
Cyprus situated some 270 km south-west of
Mersin and 30 km from
Nicosia, 130 km south-east of Cyprus -
Turkey border. It has a population of 26,800 people. Kyrenia is a popular tourist destination thanks to its crusader castles.
Ercan International Airport (IATA: ECN) is the nearest airport to Kyrenia, situated just 40 km to the south-east.
Places to see in it
Kyrenia Castle (Greek: Κάστρο της Κερύνειας) also Girne Castle, at the east end of the old harbour in Kyrenia (Girne) is a 16th-century castle built by the Venetians over a previous Crusader fortification. Within its walls lies a twelfth-century chapel showing reused late Roman capitals, and the Shipwreck Museum.
Have you seen everything in Kyrenia already? Let's have a look on the surroundings. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:
Also, check out the photographs of other travellers of the area.