Beylerbeyi Village
📍 Beylerbeyi
Beylerbeyi (historically Bellapais parish) is a small village adjacent to the famous Bellapais Abbey, sharing the same stunning mountain terrace location above Kyrenia. The village offers a quieter alternative to the busier abbey area, with traditional stone houses, narrow lanes, and several small restaurants and guesthouses. The views from the village across the coastline and Kyrenia harbour are as spectacular as those from the abbey itself.
The village has literary associations — it was here that the writer Lawrence Durrell lived during the 1950s and wrote 'Bitter Lemons of Cyprus', his celebrated memoir of life on the island. His former house, known as the 'Bitter Lemon House', can be seen in the village, marked by a plaque. The village atmosphere remains remarkably unchanged, offering a peaceful glimpse into traditional Cypriot mountain village life.
Key facts: Adjacent to Bellapais Abbey · Mountain terrace setting · Lawrence Durrell's Bitter Lemons House · Stunning coastal views · Traditional stone houses · Small restaurants · Peaceful atmosphere
The village has literary associations — it was here that the writer Lawrence Durrell lived during the 1950s and wrote 'Bitter Lemons of Cyprus', his celebrated memoir of life on the island. His former house, known as the 'Bitter Lemon House', can be seen in the village, marked by a plaque. The village atmosphere remains remarkably unchanged, offering a peaceful glimpse into traditional Cypriot mountain village life.
Key facts: Adjacent to Bellapais Abbey · Mountain terrace setting · Lawrence Durrell's Bitter Lemons House · Stunning coastal views · Traditional stone houses · Small restaurants · Peaceful atmosphere
