Explore the Island
What is there to see in Petra tou Limnidi Island?
The island is an important archaeological site with remains from the Neolithic Period. In 1929, excavations carried out by the Swedish Cyprus Expedition uncovered the remains of planned settlements and houses on the island. The flint tools, bone needles, stone axes and farming implements found show that the people living on the island were engaged in agriculture, fishing and hunting. In addition, tools made of obsidian stone indicate that the island had commercial and cultural relations with Anatolia.
It is thought that this island served as a refuge for sailors when people lived on it. Today, the island is an important breeding ground for bird species such as yellow-legged gulls and crested cormorants. This small island of Petra tou Limnidi is the protagonist of the breathtaking view from the Vouni Palace.
Location
Where is Petra tou Limnidi Island?
The island, also known as Yeşilırmak Rock, is located off the coast of Yeşilırmak village in the Lefke district of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, approximately 100 meters from the coast. The island is a rocky formation about 50 meters high and 30 meters wide. The island can be clearly seen from the Vouni Palace or from the Yeşilırmak coast.
Transportation
How to get to Petra tou Limnidi Island?
To reach the island, you must first go to the Lefke region of Cyprus. Yeşilırmak Village, one of the villages of Lefke, is located west of the city. You can follow Eceviz Street to reach the village.
If you have not yet entered Cyprus, flights from Turkey to Nicosia Ercan Airport take approximately 1 hour. You can reach Lefke from the airport by private car or taxi. You can also come to the island with ferry services from Kyrenia Port and from here you can go to Lefke by land. You can also consider car rental options for transportation to Lefke.
The driving time to Petra tou Limnidi is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Nicosia and Kyrenia and approximately 1 hour 50 minutes from Famagusta. You can use intercity buses or your own car for transportation to the region. Apart from these, you can also take a look at car rental options.
Visit Information
Petra tou Limnidi Island Visiting Hours and Entrance Fee
Access to this archaeologically important island is restricted for the civilian population. However, the island can be seen very clearly from the Vouni Palace. The entrance hours to the palace are 08:00 – 18:00. The entrance fee is 30 TL for adults and 20 TL for students.
Petra tou Limnidi Island Photos
Plan your Lefke Travel Route
Places to visit in Lefke
Historical aqueducts, fountains, monuments and ancient cities await you in Lefke. There are many places you can visit in Lefke, full of historical buildings from the Ottoman and Venetian periods and the wonders of Cypriot nature.
