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Kyrenia travel guide, hotel news and the Mediterranean table.
Hiking in Kyrenia: easy routes in the Kyrenia Mountains
Hiking in Kyrenia made easy: route ideas in the Kyrenia (Beşparmak) Mountains, best seasons, water and footwear, safety tips, plus Bellapais and St Hilarion.
Read more →Kyrenia Castle Shipwreck Museum: the story of an ancient ship
Inside Kyrenia Castle lies a merchant ship roughly 2,300 years old. Discover how it was found, what it carried, who sailed it and how to plan your visit.
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Pool or sea? A beach holiday in the heart of Kyrenia town
Planning a beach holiday in Kyrenia town centre? Pool or sea: how they compare, cabanas and sun terraces, tips for families with children and sun safety.
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A seaside wedding in Kyrenia: your complete planning checklist
Planning a seaside wedding in Kyrenia? A practical checklist on season and sunset, guest count, menu tasting, décor, music, guest rooms and weather backup.
Read more →When to visit North Cyprus: a month-by-month weather guide
When to visit North Cyprus? Hot dry summers, mild winters, spring flowers and a warm autumn sea: a month-by-month weather and sea guide for Kyrenia.
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Getting from Ercan Airport to Kyrenia: options and tips
How to get from Ercan Airport to Kyrenia: taxis, pre-booked transfers, car rental, shuttle buses, plus tips for travellers arriving via Larnaca.
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A guide to Cypriot meze: halloumi, bulgur köftesi, molehiya
What is Cypriot meze and how do you order it? Halloumi, bulgur köftesi, molehiya, şeftali kebab and the cold dishes, plus tips on pacing a long meze dinner.
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Sunset in Kyrenia: the best places to watch it by the sea
Where to watch the sunset in Kyrenia: the old harbour, the castle breakwater, the seafront promenade and the hills, with timing, season and photo tips.
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St Hilarion Castle near Kyrenia: is the climb worth the view?
Steep steps, Byzantine and Lusignan history and sweeping views over the Kyrenia coast: what to know before visiting St Hilarion Castle, plus practical tips.
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Bellapais Abbey and village: a half-day escape from Kyrenia
Gothic arches, quiet village lanes and views down to the coast: a relaxed guide to visiting Bellapais Abbey and its village on a half-day trip from Kyrenia.
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Anchor Restaurant: a meze table in the middle of the sea
An evening at the Anchor Restaurant, surrounded by the Mediterranean on three sides: catch of the day, meze, sunset and live music.
Read more →A day in Kyrenia: a walking guide from the harbour to the castle
Kyrenia on foot from the Dome Hotel's door: the old harbour, Kyrenia Castle, the old bazaar and the best sunset spots.
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