A Few Great Cities To Visit In Northern Cyprus

Kyrenia

Kyrenia is beautiful and rich with its breath taking sea views, gorgeous mountains and beaches. The castle that you will see in Kyrenia is still as magnificence today as it was many years ago. It was built by the Byzantines. Later the Lusgnans and the Venetians restored the castle to its former glory. Kyrenia is a city that is rich with things to do and see. From the wonderful restaurants, exciting pubs and open air cafeterias you are sure to find something that will excite your senses along the edge of the beautiful old historic harbor.

Famagusta

Famagusta was originally founded and created to be a small commercial fishing town with an easy to access port. In the 12th century Famagusta began to flourished and grow during the Lusignan period. Famagusta then became an important trading center mainly between the West and the East. The beautiful sandy beaches of Gazimagusa is a must see for all who find themselves in Famagusta

Nicosia

Nicosia has many historic monuments that date all the way back to the Middle Ages and some even date beyond that. Nicosia is a city rich in Gothic and Ottoman buildings that are always interesting to see. You will also notice that many of the buildings and lifestyles of the people posses a large Turkish influence. This is due to the fact that Cyprus was controlled completely by Turkey for over 3 decades, leaving their mark on the culture and the area.

Guzlyurt

Guzelyurt is located in the north west of Cyprus. The city is located near many beautiful citrus groves. The name means “beautiful country” in the Turkish country. If you are looking for a place to escape from all the rush of a large city and just want to enjoy some quite time them you need to head to Guzlyurt.