Kyrenia holidays

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The mythical, magnificent, sun-dappled island of Cyprus is a firm favourite with Brits seeking lazy days at the water’s edge, as well as scintillating nightlife and a good dose of culture. While southern resorts, including Limassol, Paphos, and Ayia Napa, are well known for offering this delicious holiday recipe, resorts in Northern Cyprus remain largely off the main tourism radar. However, areas such as Kyrenia are well developed and have everything you need for a great holiday.

So, what can you expect to see, do and taste during Kyrenia holidays? Tourist attractions here include Kyrenia Castle; a formidable sight for invaders of the past, it glows like the sun every evening as golden lights cast shadows on the huge ramparts. Spend some time in the harbour to understand what makes Kyrenia tick or check out the exhibits in the Shipwreck Museum.

Kyrenia, known as Girne in Turkish, has a number of lovely beaches. However, many of them are for hotel residents only. If having a splash is important to you during your Kyrenia holiday, it’s therefore wise to book a hotel on the beach, or at least one that has a swimming pool, as you might have to travel some distance to the nearest public beach. If you fancy going all-inclusive, Kyrenia has a number of luxury hotels that cater around the clock for their lucky guests. But there budget and mid-range accommodation options too – cheap holidays to Kyrenia don’t have to mean compromising on style and amenities.

Don’t take a gamble on the weather, find out what to expect with our short guide to when to go to Kyrenia…

Scorching summer temperatures lure holidaymakers here between June and September, with daytime averages in busy July and August reaching beyond 30C. Evenings are hot too – you can leave your jackets, jumpers and cardigans in the UK. Kyrenia also enjoys mild winters. But while holidays can be cheap, some hotels are extremely quiet and you might not experience the levels of hospitality you would receive during a summer break. Spring and autumn, on the other hand, are great times to visit Kyrenia, especially for those interested in seeing the sights minus the intense heat. 

The top annual events reflect all that the sprawling and ancient city of Kyrenia has to offer…

Bellapais Music Festival; May-June: Bellapais Abbey is the stunning backdrop for this feast of classical music. The abbey is only 15 minutes by road from the centre of Kyrenia.

Kyrenia International Olive Festival; October: The weather is still warm in mid-October, which is reason enough to book a holiday in Kyrenia. Add that to the traditional song, dance, feasting and parades during this celebration and you can’t go wrong.

Kyrenia Jazz Festival; December: The Rocks Hotel and Casino delivers a sterling line-up of jazz stars during this event late in the year. With daytime average temperatures still hitting the high teens, you could enjoy a winter-sun break with a tuneful twist.