best location for families in Kyrenia

helenf


Joined: 07/09/2009
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
08/09/2009 07:48

We are looking to move to Kyrenia (family of four, 2 children aged 8 and 2) and would like some advice on the best areas to consider?

cyprusman3



Joined: 09/06/2009
Posts: 297

Message Posted:
08/09/2009 08:52

the best area is upper kyrenia, thats the area directly above town, its close to everything, schools tennis courts etc... go a little high then u get a good climate for the summer, less condensation and a much healthier way of life. I would say at least 120 feet above sea level. Patara city area.

scruffdog


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 742

Message Posted:
08/09/2009 09:25

Ozankoy a village 2 miles east of Kyrenia. There are several ex pat families with children similar age to yours in this area and Catalkoy. They all seem to get on and parents take it in turns to take to clubs etc. 3 village shops, numerous places to eat and drink, large play area in centre of village, buses run regularly.

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
08/09/2009 11:02

West Kyrenia, Alsancak, Lapta, Karsiyaka. Plenty of resturants, beaches, water park, Sunset Beach Club has paintball, quad bikes etc.

stevie-d

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
08/09/2009 13:56

Hi Helenf, I'd say Patara City should suit you best. Good value, good on site facilities and security. Has everything the young family needs. Overlooks the local football stadium. 15 minute steady walk to sea front.

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HildySmith


Joined: 02/07/2009
Posts: 1708

Message Posted:
08/09/2009 16:08

Hi

The water park mentioned by Stevie D is excellent. Alsancak & Lapta have a lot to offer. We have stayed on both sides of Kyrenia and found that the facilites on the west are better for families. I recommended the Aqua Park in Lapta to a couple 2 weeks ago and they came back and stated they all loved it and were going back the next day. It is not only for kids, we sunbathed and swam and the kids played. There is a small pool with slides a mushroom shower and a pirates ship for them to climb over and slide off into shallow water - suitable for both ages. The larger pool has large slides and added attractions for older kids who can swim. Then there is the swimming pool for Grandad and Grandma, whilst everyone else is enjoying themselves. We also had a meal and drinks and the whole day was very reasonable.