It is definitely worth a trip here. food is good unless you are a veggie. They used to do a lovely meze starter (free) but that has gotten smaller since our first visit still nice food though with lovely surroundings

You will need a head for heights here but when you get to the top the view is well worth the walk up 600 steps (although these are well spaced out).

This really is for the adventurous walker although steps lead all the way to the top and you are able to go at your own pace. Wear sensible shoes and do take water etc as there are no cafe facilities. Incredible setting however and your...More

This has to be my favourite attraction in the whole of Northern Cyprus. The adventure started right after leaving the car next to the ruined monument to the plane crash victims. The path up to the castle is not rough or dangerous as some would...More

It is the steepest and most difficult castle of Cyprus. It was built around the eleventh century, during the Byzantine period. It is 950 m high above sea level. When I climb on it, my breath is cut off, but the view is breathtaking. I...More

My Wife and 3 children made the trip to Buffavento, ages 7,12 and 15, well worth it but not for the faint hearted, the road is long and narrow as us the path to the castle itself, just take your time and enjoy it, take...More

This is more remote than St Hillarion or Kantara castle. The car park is quite small and and the end od narrow roads (depending if you come from the north or the south. It's a long climb upwards - with great views over the countryside...More