Kyrenia Harbour

Kyrenia Harbour
The historic Kyrenia harbour is situated on the north coast of Cyprus and has a 6,000 year long history, dating back to the time of the Byzantines. At the entrance to the harbour is the imposing Byzantines Kyrenia castle which has been influenced by the Lusignans and then the Venetians amongst others. Originally built as a roman fort, the impressive castle is stacked full of history and is now home to an informative & interesting museum which houses the oldest shipwreck in the world dating back to the 16th century. Nestled under the backdrop of the Five Finger mountain range and overlooking the calm sparkling waters, the harbour has an intoxicatingly serene atmosphere. As the sun sets over Kyrenia the town centre and the harbour in particular, become alive with young and old as everyone makes the most of the unique atmosphere Northern Cyprus has to offer. The streets are alive with stalls selling nik-naks and souvenirs, bars playing music until the early hours, and laughter coming from every table in every restaurant as the evening progresses. Whether you want a quiet restaurant in the cobbled backstreets or a lively bar with music and dancing... Kyrenia and its harbour has something for everyone.