Kyrenia Mayor Has Big Plans To Woo Tourists

Traffic jams and water shortages will soon be a problem of the past according to new Mayor Sumer Aygin who has revealed plans including a possible cable car link to St Hilarion Castle in order to further boost the town’s tourism industry.

While the first stage of the Kyrenia by-pass is due for completion next year Mr Aygin said the traffic congestion had been eased by expanding the main east-west road through the town to two lanes in places.

Another of the Mayors plans is a new 165 capacity car park behind the castle; the 293,00YTL project is being funded by the European Union.

Mr Aygin also revealed a new water supply had been discovered close to St Hilarion, a 280 excavation has been conducted which will alleviate any water shortages for the next two years.

The most radical plan however has to be the discussions with private sectors for an ultra-modern cable car link whisking people from Karaoglanoglu up to St Hilarion, however it was stressed that talks are at a very early stage.

The new 2,500 Amphitheatre which is currently under construction and should be opened next summer will help Kyrenia become a major tourism and cultural centre!!!