Districts · Kyrenia (Girne)
Kyrenia (Girne) by district
The old town and harbour are a walkable core. The main street and the market lie a few minutes inland. Hotels and villages run along the coast to Lapta and Alsancak in the west and Çatalköy and Esentepe in the east.
About these names
Northern place names are given in Turkish; some signs also show Greek names.
- Harbour and old townLiman ve eski şehirsleepeatseeSuits: First visit, short stays, restaurantsCobbled lanes and quay cafés; walkable to the castle.5 sights · 2 eats · 1 sleep areaDistrict guide →
- Market and main streetPazar ve ana caddesleepeatshopSuits: Budget stays, shops and bus linksBusy in daytime; quiet at night.2 sights · 4 eats · 1 sleep areaDistrict guide →
- Lapta and Alsancak (west)Lapta ve AlsancaksleepSuits: Beach and mountain-view hotelsCar or taxi needed; quiet.Short entry only: too little in this guide for a full page yet.
- Çatalköy and Esentepe (east)Çatalköy ve EsentepesleepseeSuits: Beaches and holiday villasCar needed; beaches and holiday complexes.Short entry only: too little in this guide for a full page yet.
Hover, tap or tab to an area to see what it is like. Pins are sleep areas; arrows at the edge point to the airport.
Off the map: Ercan International Airport (ECN) (45–70 min by the usual route).
Not drawn yet (no coordinates in this guide): Lapta and Alsancak (west), Çatalköy and Esentepe (east). See the table above.
Where’s what, as a list:
- Harbour and old town (Liman ve eski şehir): Cobbled lanes and quay cafés; walkable to the castle. Suits: First visit, short stays, restaurants. Price band $$.
- Market and main street (Pazar ve ana cadde): Busy in daytime; quiet at night. Suits: Budget stays, shops and bus links. Price band $$.
- Lapta and Alsancak (west) (Lapta ve Alsancak): Car or taxi needed; quiet. Suits: Beach and mountain-view hotels.
- Çatalköy and Esentepe (east) (Çatalköy ve Esentepe): Car needed; beaches and holiday complexes. Suits: Beaches and holiday villas.
- Sleep area Harbour and old town: suits First visit, short stays, restaurants, price band $$.
- Sleep area Girne town centre: suits Budget stays, shops and bus links, price band $$.
- Ercan International Airport (ECN), 45–70 min by the usual route.