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Escape Beach Club (Alsancak)

Premier organized golden sand beach club in Alsancak featuring shallow turquoise waters and an offshore islet.

Escape Beach (Chiklos) is widely regarded as one of the finest organized swimming venues along the northern coast west of Kyrenia. A natural offshore rocky outcrop shields the bay from waves, ensuring shallow and calm water.

The full-service beach club provides manicured lawns, sunbeds, shaded terraces, open-air seafood dining, and a comprehensive water sports center.

Tips before you go

  • Outstanding for families with toddlers due to calm, gently sloping golden sand.
  • Swim out to the miniature islet just offshore to explore natural rock pools.
  • Arrive before 10:30 on summer weekends to secure prime waterfront loungers.

How to get there

8 km west of Kyrenia along the main coastal highway heading towards Alsancak and Lapta.

35.3542, 33.2289Open in Google Maps

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