Historical sites around Kyrenia
On top of Buffavento Castle, at 950 metres above sea level in the Beşparmak (Kyrenia) Mountains. Its Italian name means “Defier of the Winds”. The Lusignans expanded the castle in the 14th century as a defence against Arab raids. It was used to pass signals between St. Hilarion Castle to the west and Kantara Castle to the east.
Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Sun May 15, 2016