Girne is a fascinating town on the northern coast of Cyprus founded by the Myceans ca. 1600 BC. It’s tiny horse-shoe shaped harbour with the backdrop of the Besparmak Mountains help to make Girne one of the most beautiful areas on the island. The Old Harbour is bordered by what used to be carob warehouses but are now cafes, restaurants and bars. Fishing boats, colorful yachts and excursion boats are moored in this pretty spots and to the east of the harbour is Girne Castle. A trule magnificent edifice constructed by the Byzantines in the 9th century to ward of Arab invaders. This fortress was further enhanced by the Lusignans and then by the Venetians and is one of the most imposing sites in the Mediterranean. The Castle houses the Ship-wreck Museum where the remains of a 4th century cargo boat including a number of artifacts and it’s cargo of amphorae are displayed.