Kyrenia (Girne), squeezed between the Five Finger (Beşparmak) Mountains and the sea, is North Cyprus's best-known resort town, famous for its Old Harbour and castle. Jastin Off Licence's two branches, in the Bafra Tourism Zone (İskele) and Famagusta, are on the east of the island, so Kyrenia is a long-distance delivery area for us. From Bafra to Kyrenia centre is about 90–100 km, via Nicosia or along the north coast road.
Who is this useful for in Kyrenia?
Finding a drink in Kyrenia isn't hard. The people who contact us are usually after a particular bottle: a limited-release single malt, a Japanese whisky, a specific champagne or a special cognac as a gift. Another group has holidayed on the east coast and wants something they saw in Bafra brought to their Kyrenia home. Organisers ordering several cases of wine and champagne for a celebration, engagement or company event also fall into this group.
Areas we cover
- Centre: the Old Harbour, Kordonboyu, around Kyrenia Castle, near Ramadan Cemil Square and around the Lord's Palace Hotel in upper Kyrenia.
- West side: Zeytinlik, Doğanköy and Karmi village (on the mountainside, narrow roads).
- East side: Karakum beach and the flats on the hillside.
We have separate pages for the surrounding areas: Karaoğlanoğlu & Edremit, Alsancak & Lapta, Çatalköy & Bellapais and Esentepe.
Ordering to Kyrenia, step by step
- Build your basket on the site or send a list of the bottles you want to WhatsApp (+90 539 138 15 62).
- After checking stock, we confirm your order by WhatsApp or phone. The delivery day, time window and charge are fixed in that conversation, depending on distance and how busy the day is; we only deliver after this confirmation.
- We check the recipient is over 18 on delivery. Cold items are carried with care to keep them cold, but as it's a long drive we recommend putting beer and white wine in the fridge on arrival.
The harbour and boat owners
Excursion boats that tie up in the Old Harbour and private yacht owners along the Kyrenia coast message us for cold drinks, water and a few bottles of wine before heading out. As traffic is restricted around the harbour, delivery may need to be planned for an easy-to-reach spot, such as the car park next to the castle or a known point on Kordonboyu. Expats living in Kyrenia can also set up regular orders: bulk orders once or twice a month work best over a long distance, as stock can be set aside in advance and the delivery day fits your schedule. If you're ordering a gift, put the recipient's name and phone number in the note.
Our range
Kyrenia orders are mostly whisky (about 220 bottles), champagne and sparkling wine and cognac and liqueurs. Log in to see prices. You can pay cash in Turkish lira, pounds sterling, euros or US dollars, or by credit card. For general terms see shipping and delivery. The hours of whichever branch dispatches your order apply: Bafra Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–02:00, Monday 09:00–00:00; Famagusta every day 09:00–00:00.
Kyrenia (Girne) delivery areas
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver to Kyrenia on the same day?
Sometimes. Kyrenia is a long way from our branches, so the delivery day and time depend on that day's route and workload. We recommend ordering in advance and getting confirmation on WhatsApp.
Can I order a whisky I can't find in Kyrenia?
Yes. Send us the bottle's name, age and size on WhatsApp and we'll tell you whether it's in stock and what the delivery options are.
Can you reach my house in Karmi?
Karmi is a mountainside village with narrow lanes. If you share a live location we can plan the delivery; the driver may need to call you from the village entrance.
I'm staying at the Lord's Palace Hotel. Can you bring a bottle to my room?
We'll deliver to the hotel. Depending on hotel rules, handover is usually at reception. Give us your room number and the name on the booking; the time is confirmed by WhatsApp or phone.
How far is it from Bafra to Kyrenia?
About 90–100 km depending on the route, either via Nicosia or along the north coast road.
Is there a delivery charge for Kyrenia?
For long-distance deliveries, the charge depends on the order size and the day. We'll tell you on WhatsApp when you order.
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