North Cyprus Tourist Attractions

Kyrenia is one of the cities on the northern coast of Cyprus that is famous for its port and historical castle. This city has an old port that you must visit.

A port that is surrounded by cafes and restaurants and is considered the best place to try the taste of local Cypriot cuisine.

Kyrenia Castle is located right next to the port of Kyrenia, and complex architectures were used to build it, that is really worth visiting.

Behind the walls of this castle, you will find attractions such as St. George’s Church, royal apartments and a small church.

In the shipwreck museum, you will see a ship that sunk around 300 years BC and is the oldest ship discovered on the sea bed.

You would expect this beach to be full of turtles, wouldn’t you? In the summer season, this long sandy beach becomes a place for green turtles to come here to lay their eggs.

Cypriots go to this beach for fun and relaxation, so if you want to go to a beach where you can watch local people more than tourists, this beach is a good choice, at the end of May every year, you can witness the beautiful moment of the birth and arrival of these turtles.

This church, which was built in the 13th century, is undoubtedly one of the most peaceful attractions in Northern Cyprus. The church is located in the small village of Bellapais, 5 km from the city of Kyrenia, and most of the remains of it date back to the time of King Hog III. This attractive building grew bigger and bigger over the centuries and today it exhibits attractive Gothic architecture.

This castle was built in the city of Kyrenia at an altitude of 670 meters, and it got its name from the place where St. Hilarion lived on the peak. This castle has three floors and the top floor is full of narrow and winding stairs that lead to Prince John Tower and the royal houses. In this castle, you can watch attractive views of Kyrenia and the surrounding villages.

This castle is located at a distance of 16 kilometers from the city of Kyrenia, and with a height of 954 meters, it is the highest castle, so it certainly has attractive views. Although most parts of this castle have been destroyed due to the passage of time, it has a very attractive architecture. On the other hand, if you love hiking trails, we have good news for you because you have 45 minutes of climbing ahead of you to reach the castle.

The Karpaz Peninsula is a peaceful land with miles of golden sandy beaches located in the northeast of North Cyprus. One of the most important attractions of this peninsula is St. Andrews Church, which has an attractive history and architecture. It is famous for its wildlife and the National Park of Northern Cyprus, which is home to wild donkeys, and many consider it one of the most attractive attractions in Northern Cyprus.

Kantara Castle was built in the Byzantine period in 965 to protect the Karpaz Peninsula after the Arab invasion. This fort is located at an altitude of 610 meters and is very easy to access. Just go to this castle on a sunny day to be surprised by the fascinating views of Karpaz Peninsula, Salamis Bay, Famagusta and other parts of Northern Cyprus.

Salamis, located on the east coast, is one of the most important and attractive archaeological sites and attractions in Northern Cyprus. This ancient city was founded in the 12th century BC and grew and prospered for many years until it was destroyed by Arab attacks, earthquakes, and tides in the 7th century. This big city is full of Roman works and monuments, which are interesting for history lovers.

The clean sandy beach with restaurants and cafes make this one of the most popular beaches in North Cyprus. Lovers of beach activities will reach this beach without wasting time on their trip to North Cyprus.

The walls were originally built long and thin to protect the city from enemy attacks, but later the Venetians added sections to these walls so that they could easily throw fire to protect the city from the Ottomans. Martinengo tower and ramparts are one of the best examples of 16th century military architecture in Northern Cyprus.

This church is located in the city of Famagusta and dates back to 1756. The white domes of this church are particularly attractive, and on the other hand, the tomb of Saint Barnabas, which is located in this church, is still one of the shrines of the Greek Cypriots who live in Northern Cyprus.

Saint Nicholas Cathedral is the most important attraction of Famagusta and one of the most spectacular attractions in Northern Cyprus. This church, which was originally the place of coronation of many kings in absentia, was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman attack and named the Ottoman general, the conqueror of Cyprus.

This cathedral is located in the city of Nicosia and is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in Northern Cyprus. Although the construction of this church started in 1209, it took many years to be completed and it has been the place of coronation of many kings. During the Ottoman period, this church was converted into a mosque to become a symbol in Islam.

We all know that Cyprus pioneered many important temples in the history of Christianity before the Ottoman Empire period. But during the period of the Ottoman Empire, amazing works and temples were also built, one of these beautiful works is Rumi’s house, which is known as Maulviyaneh, and was founded in 1593 by Arap Ahmad Pasha. This place was destroyed in the 17th century due to lack of maintenance. However, Farhad Pasha, the governor of Rumelia, rebuilt Molovyaneh.

On the southeast coast of Cyprus, one of the most interesting things are the flamingos that fly to this Mediterranean island in the winter. These beautiful and attractive pink birds look for food and rest on different beaches and lakes. It is estimated that depending on the conditions, the number of greater flamingos may reach 20,000. The presence of flamingos on this island creates beautiful scenery, especially for photography enthusiasts.

Varosha is the abandoned southern quarter of the city of Famagusta, Cyprus. Before 1974, it was a modern and touristic area. Its residents evacuated in 1974 when the city of Famagusta came under the control of Turkey, and since then, the United Nations has been responsible for protecting this area, and no one except the military of this organization has had the right to enter there. It is abandoned. Some streets are covered with vegetation. This neighborhood is generally described as a Ghost Town.

Entry is prohibited for the public, but recently there are gates for tourists.
In the early 1970s, Famagusta was the number one tourist destination in Cyprus. To cater to the growing number of tourists, many high-rise buildings and other hotels were built. In its heyday, Varosha was not only the number one tourist destination in Cyprus, but between 1970 and 1974, it was one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

The Mediterranean Sea is considered one of the most famous waters in the world for diving, especially on the coast of Northern Cyprus. Many tourists from different countries of the world travel to Cyprus to have a unique and wonderful diving experience in the Mediterranean Sea. The most suitable season for diving in the Mediterranean is summer when the water temperature is 18 degrees Celsius. But the peak of the presence of divers in the Mediterranean waters is in August when the water temperature is around 30 degrees Celsius. Diving in the Mediterranean waters of Cyprus is very attractive, especially for novice divers. They can witness the life of various marine animals in the waters of this sea.