Kyrenia
The harbour town at the foot of the mountains: the old harbour, a lively centre and the island’s busiest seafront.
Europe’s last hidden gem
North Cyprus
Our film of the island. Turn the sound on and stay a while.
For those who want to live simple
The sea in front, the mountains behind and an unhurried pace in between. Here is what everyday life on the island is made of.
Flavours that breathe life
A food culture built around the Mediterranean: shared plates and long tables.
No gloomy weather*
Sunshine for most of the year.
*Except some winter days.
Ease of daily life
Short distances, small towns and life lived to the full.
A steadily rising economy
More visitors, more students and new homes every year.
Clean, unpolluted sea water
Among the highest rated in the Mediterranean.
Why the world is looking at North Cyprus
Ranked among the 5 best beachfront buys
The safest island in Europe
Property values tripled since 2020
Top 5 for ROI in the Mediterranean
The highest rated sea water in the Mediterranean
The lifestyle where time slows, yet value grows
What’s where?
Choose a region to see what it’s known for. The dots on the coast are our seven projects.
Alagadi Turtle BeachKaplıca BeachLong BeachGolden Beach, KarpazTerracaRivieraVasilia ViewBluescape VillasAyanaAllure VillasLara Villas
Esentepe
On the scenic northern slopes, Esentepe is the place for low-density resort living, championship golf and wide Mediterranean views.
İskele
Home to the famous Long Beach, İskele is a booming beachfront area with modern resort living, seaside promenades and golden sands.
Bafra
A coastal resort area north of İskele, on the way out to the Karpaz Peninsula.
Karpaz
The long, wild peninsula in the north-east: sandy dunes, Ayfilon Beach, a yacht marina and about 1,000 friendly wild donkeys.
Famagusta
The port city on the east coast, with its walled old town.
Nicosia
The historic soul of North Cyprus, where centuries of Ottoman and Venetian heritage meet a modern city, busy markets and rich history.
Güzelyurt
The island’s tranquil citrus capital: orange groves, historic ruins and a quiet coastal charm.
Lefke
A small, green town in the far west of North Cyprus, near Güzelyurt Bay.
A destination on the rise
Visitors keep coming, and every year more of them stay: to study, to work, or to make the island home.
- annual visitors, and rising
- of GDP comes directly from tourism
- new terminal opened at Ercan Airport
An island of education
- international universities
- international students
- countries they come from
What to do around
The sea is the main event: clear water, quiet coves and long sandy beaches.
01Diving schools
Underwater with turtles and clear water.
02Snorkelling
Shallow, clear coves along the coast.
03Kite surfing
Steady sea breezes on open beaches.
04Private yacht tours
A day on the water, from bay to bay.
05Jet ski rentals
Fast fun on turquoise water.
Beaches of the coastline
Alagadi Beach
Long Beach
Ayfilon Beach, Karpaz
Esentepe Beach
A lively cuisine culture
A culture of sharing and gathering: many small plates, long evenings and Mediterranean flavours.
Local drinking choices
- RakıAnise-flavoured spirit · local or imported
Paired with mezze and kebab grills.
- ZivaniaGrape-marc spirit · made locally
Paired with smoked meats or salty olives.
- WinesRed, white, rosé · local or imported
A wide choice for every kind of table.
Getting around
The usual ways to get around on a short stay.
- 01
Taxi or chauffeur
~€0.8 per km
Comfortable cars, mostly Mercedes.
- 02
Public bus
€0.4 in town
€1.4–2.0 between towns. Most routes run every 15–30 minutes.
- 03
Rental car
From €30 a day
A wide choice of cars.
If North Cyprus becomes home, buying a car is the usual step.
- 01
Comfort
New from €13,000
Suits most everyday use.
- 02
SUV
New from €26,000
Goes practically everywhere.
- 03
Luxury
New from €32,000
A more relaxed option.
Approximate prices from our North Cyprus guide. Driving is on the left.
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