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1. Kyrenia Harbour, Kyrenia. The old Harbour is a must see in the North of Cyprus. It is lined with flats, cafes, bars and a big variety of restaurants offering great local food with a fantastic view. http://www.northcyprusonline.com/North-Cyprus-Online-top-places-to-visit.php
2. Kyrenia Castle, Kyrenia. Located next to Kyrenia Harbour, the castle is worth a vist. There is a mixture of different building styles. Behind the Castle you will find the Church of St. George, royal apartments and french dungeons. http://www.allaboutkyrenia.com/sights/kyrenia-castle.asp
3. Algadi Turtle Beach, Algadi. It is here that the endangered species Green and Loggerhead Turtles come to lay their eggs in the summer months. You can also book to see the turtles on the beach at night, just follow the link. http://cyprusturtles.org/home/watch-turtles/
4. St. Hilarion Castle, Kyrenia. The castle stands about 650m up and has fantastic views over Kyrenia and surrounding villages. It is thought to have been built in the eleventh Century and holds lots of history. http://www.allaboutkyrenia.com/sights/st-hilarion-castle.asp
5. Buffavento castle. Located 1.6 km Eastwards of Kyrenia, it is the highest castle and offers spectacular views. It is a 6.8 km drive along a track, followed by a 45 minute walk up the mountain path. Although largely ruined, it has impressive architecture. http://www.northcyprusonline.com/North-Cyprus-Online-Sightseeing-Kyrenia-Buffavento-Castle.php
6. Peace and Freedom Museum, Aslancak. The museum is located where the first Turkish troops landed in 1974. The museum is in two parts. The open air part consists of a display of vehicles and arms left by the Greek soldiers. Indoors there is a display of photographs of Military actions and the uniforms worn. The museum gives a real insight into the history of what happened years a go. It gives you a much better understanding and it is definitely a place worth visiting. http://www.whatson-northcyprus.com/interest/kyrenia/peace.htm
7. Karpaz Peninsula, Karpaz. This is one of the areas of Cyprus which remains virtually unchanged for hundreds of years and still has the essence of ancient Cyprus. The beaches are full of miles of golden sand. Karpaz is also known for it's wildlife, including wild donkeys. http://www.northcyprus.co.uk/the-karpaz-peninsula/
8. Famugusta City Walls. Years a go the Lusignan walls were fortified and towers changed from square to round to make the town more secure. It is said that Leonardo Da Vinci advised on the construction of the walls on his visit to the North of Cyprus in 1481. The results of the reinforcement remains today, with walls up to 8 metres thick and 15 metres wide with the old fascinating city lying inside them. http://www.cyprus44.com/famagusta/city-walls.asp
9. Ancient City of Soli, Lefke. Soli was one of the ten ancient city Kingdoms of Cyprus and was built in the beginning of the sixth century BC. The visable remains of Soli today are the theatre, basilica (small curch) and the agora, which would of been a shopping centre in that time. The ruins were orginally built by the Romans and is well worth a visit. http://www.cypnet.co.uk/ncyprus/city/guzelyurt/lefke/lefke-web/soli.htm
10. Highline Tandem Paragliding, Kyrenia. If you fancy something a bit more adventurous then this could be for you. After an easy take off with a few steps down a gentle slope, you will be able to see spectacular views of Northern Cyprus. The oldest person to fly with them was a lady called Peggy, who was a 104 years old!!! http://www.highlineparagliding.com/
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