North Cyprus beaches

The Beaches in Northern Cyprus are one of the best attractions of the island. North Cyprus coastlines are stretched with long sandy beaches. North Cyprus beaches offer many activities including water sports, scuba diving, dolphin sailing, and ideal for diving holidays. Most of the hotel beaches offer facilities such as sun-beds, umbrellas, toilets, parasols and restaurants. If you would like to have your own privacy then you need a rental car to go to one of the deserted beaches of North Cyprus.

Don't forget your sun-screen lotion when you are going to a beach, after staying 10 minutes under the summer sun, you will burn. We have listed some of the beaches below.

Karpaz Peninsula beaches

If you would like to get away from the crowd and have your own privacy, then Karpaz Peninsula beaches are ideal for you. With their miles of golden sands you will be amazed. You need a car hire to go to Karpas Peninsula. Don't forget to take an umbrella with you, and your refreshments if you are planning to spend your day on the Karpas Golden Beach.

The Yeni Erenkoy beach offer restaurant, showers and toilets.

Famagusta Beaches

Famagusta Bay is one of the best beaches in North Cyprus. With its long golden sands coastline you will experience a real beach holiday.

Kyrenia Beaches

There are several hotel and private beaches in the Kyrenia area. One of the best public beach is Alagadi where you can see turtles nesting during the summer season. There are no facilities so don't forget to bring your water, and other refreshments.

There are also some beach clubs in Kyrenia. These include Sunset Beach Club, Escape, Golden Bay, Camelot beach and others. These beaches are for those who likes entertainment on the beach.

North Cyprus Beach Safety

Do not expect to find lifeguards or any form of flag warning system on North Cyprus beaches. Never leave children unattended. Do not swim on your own and keep check of the tides, currents and strong winds. Swimmers should not get out of their depth and caution should be taken with all inflatable. Never drink and swim. Allow 1 hour after eating before swimming.