Beaches

Beaches — North

Sandy coves, rocky swim spots, and Blue Flag beaches.

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Karpaz Golden Beach (Nangomi Bay)
Beaches

Karpaz Golden Beach (Nangomi Bay)

North · 1h 55m from Ayia Napa

Miles of rolling golden dunes and turquoise waters; celebrated as the Mediterranean's most pristine wild beach.

  • Free parking
  • Entry: Free
  • Kids 4+
  • Exposed sun
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Supreme from May through October; in late summer rare white sand lilies (Pancratium maritimum) bloom.

Escape Beach Club (Alsancak)
Beaches

Escape Beach Club (Alsancak)

North · 35 min from Nicosia

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

  • Free parking
  • Entry: 5.00 €
  • With kids: Kid-friendly
  • Partial shade
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Bathing season from May through November; shallow waters warm early in the spring.

Alagadi Turtle Conservation Beach (Kyrenia)
Beaches

Alagadi Turtle Conservation Beach (Kyrenia)

North · 25 min from Nicosia

Twin golden-sand bays divided by sculpted sandstone cliffs, serving as northern Cyprus's primary sea turtle nesting sanctuary.

  • Free parking
  • Entry: Free
  • Kids 2+
  • Exposed sun
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Superb daytime swimming May to November; closed between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM in summer to protect nesting turtles.