Best beaches in North Cyprus
Wild Karpaz dunes, protected turtle coves, the long sands of İskele and rocky bays near Kyrenia.
Wild nature
Golden Beach on Karpaz — kilometres of dunes and wild donkeys, about 2.5 h from Kyrenia.
Alagadi — a hotel-free turtle beach, closed at night in season.
With kids
Long Beach in İskele — shallow and sandy, beach clubs with shade.
Salamis beach — sand and pines next to the ruins.
Ready-made route: Karpaz in one day
Prices, opening hours and entry rules change — check official sources before you travel.
Places in this article
KarpazGolden Beach, KarpazKilometres of wild sand and dunes at the tip of the island: no hotels, just sea, turtles and wild donkeys.
Kyrenia and the northAlagadi Turtle BeachTwo hotel-free sandy beaches where loggerhead and rare green turtles nest every summer.
Famagusta and the eastLong Beach (İskele)A long sandy beach with a gentle slope and beach clubs — and North Cyprus’s fastest-growing residential area.
Famagusta and the eastAncient SalamisThe largest ancient city in Cyprus: marble columns of the gymnasium, a theatre, Roman baths and basilicas right by the sea.Questions and answers
Most beautiful beach?
Usually Golden Beach on Karpaz.
Best for kids?
Long Beach in İskele.
Swimming season?
May to November.