Beaces near Kyrenia

Acapulco Beach photo by: Acapulco Beach Club [ enlarge photo ]

The coastline of North Cyprus has got the lot: dramatic scenery, pretty coves, and most importantly, miles of unspoilt sandy beaches. Here’s our guide to the best beaches near Kyrenia.

Public and private beaches in North Cyprus

In 1991, the government of North Cyprus brought in charges for some beaches, and designated others as "halk plaj", or public beaches. The private, fee-charging beaches tend to have the best facilities, such as umbrellas, snack-bars and showers, and are kept in good clean condition. The local Turkish Cypriots flock to the free, public beaches at weekends, which can get busy. Public beaches do not tend to have good facilities, but the locals tend to make up for it by bringing their own food and having a barbeque, which is not permitted on private beaches.

Beaches West of Kyrenia

Altinkaya Beach
Perhaps the ideal family beach in North Cyprus.

Escape Beach Club
A North Cyprus nightclub on the beach? Oh yes – and more…

Denizkizi Beach
A clean beach with great swimming in North Cyprus.

Horsehoe Bay
Snorkling, sunshine – and pebbles!

Mare Monte
Golden sand, fascinating rocks and Roman fish tanks – who could want more?

Celebrity and LA Beaches
Small but perfectly formed, these are Northern Cyprus beaches to savour.

Riviera Mocamp
An ideal beach in North Cyprus for the keen swimmer.

Beaches East of Kyrenia

Acapulco Beach
Acapulco beach in North Cyprus has got the lot; sand, shallow water, great facilities and fun water sports.

Alagadi Turtle Beach
Miles of golden sand, rolling and dunes and nesting turtles all make this a very special North Cyprus beach.

Karakum Beach
A quiet, dark-sand beach that’s only 3km from Kyrenia.

Lara Beach
Lots to see and explore for all ages at this lovely beach on the North Cyprus coast.

Karaagac Beach
When did you last swim in a Roman harbour? Another well-kept North Cyprus beach secret revealed!

Vogue Beach Club
With its ice cream bar, restaurant and disco.