Kyrenia
To most visitors, holidays in Kyrenia mean Kyrenia Harbour, and the tranquilty can be felt even before the harbour itself is seen. As you stroll along the sea-front, there is an atmosphere of calm. Turning into the harbour itself provides a visual feast, with beautiful, whitewashed buildings and colourful boats sheltering under a massive, Byzantine castle. During the day, Kyrenia Harbour is sleepy and relaxed, but as sunset beckons, there is a magical transformation as locals take their evening stroll and the restaurants and tavernas prepare for their guests. But Kyrenia holidays mean more than just the harbour. Strolling through the streets of the old town, you will never be far away from the ruins of the Lusignan walls and towers which originally formed a protective curtain around the town. And Kyrenia holidays offer plenty for the keen shopper, with a vast array of outlets providing everything from designer fashion to Cypriot antiques - not to mention a truly remarkable choice of restaurants. West of Kyrenia lies 'the garden of Northern Cyprus', with citrus orchards, verdant forests and fertile plains. Here, the Roman settlement of Soli is worth a visit, as is the Persian palace of Vouni, where there are awe-inspiring views across the island and the sea.


