luxurious properties in northern cyprus

Alsancak

Alsancak is a village with spectacular sea and mountain views. It is about 6 miles West of Girne (Central Kyrenia), and has an authentic Cypriot village atmosphere with several clubs and restaurants.

Local beaches include Escape Beach which is a strip of sand with the beautifully clear Mediterranean for safe swimming and all the holiday facilities you would expect: restaurant, sun beds, changing rooms, toilets, a scuba school and Jet Skis and an open air dance club in the evenings.

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Arapkoy

Arapkoy is a small village in the Kyrenia District and is in a simply stunning location. It is not far from Catalkoy and the town of Girne (Kyrenia) and just minutes to the sea and some wonderful beaches. This is a real get away from it all spot!

From its plateau between the sea and the mountain, the views from Arapkoy are magnificent. Originally an agricultural village, Arapkoy has little changed.

But with all this serenity and beauty, there is still the New Championship Golf course nearby, Ercan airport just 15 minutes distant, and a range of other activities available such as Deep Sea Fishing, Paragliding, Scuba Diving and Riding.

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Bahceli

Bahceli is a village in the Kyrenia District and is the focus for the new North Cyprus marina complex called the Port Cyprium Marina. It has over 500 berths, five star hotels, designer-shops, bars, cafes, restaurants and marina workshops.

The area of Bahceli-Esentepe also benefits from the new eighteen hole Esentepe Korinium Golf Course and a fantastic new water sports beach at Crystal Bay.

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Bellapais

Bellapais is a small village about four miles from the town of Kyrenia. The author Lawrence Durrell mentions passing the time drinking coffee under the Tree of Idleness in the village in his book Bitter Lemons. Today, two separate places lay claim to being this very spot! You can though still visit his house, up a very steep climb and by some old olive presses.

The jewel of the village is Bellapais Abbey, the abbey of peace. It was built by monks of the Premonstratensian order in the 13th century. It is a most imposing ruin in a wonderful situation commanding a long view down to Kyrenia and the Mediterranean.

The Abbey is now a museum, a restaurant and a delightful cafe, and also the location for the highly regarded International Bellapais Music Festival (http://www.bellapaisfestival.com/) "A unique experience in the breathtaking atmosphere of the Bellapais Abbey".

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Bogaz

Bogaz is a beautiful coastal village on the southern edge of the Karpas peninsula with a population of less than 7000.

The working harbour sees fishing boats selling the day's catch on the quayside to the owners of local restaurants and fish tavernas. The village also has several bars, supermarket and shops.

Bogaz is very close to Turtle Beach, a 3 mile stretch of golden sandy beaches by crystal clear water. This is open in the Summer months during the day only as at night the turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. You can book a supervised overnight stay to watch the turtles.

Some historical sites of interest close to Bogaz include Strongylos Castle - the foundations of a Byzantine watchtower enlarged by the Knights Templar, and the 12th century Salamis Ruins.

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Catalkoy

Catalkoy is a village in the Kyrenia District of Cyprus, located 6 km east of Kyrenia.

Catalkoy could be described as the perfect Mediterranean village. It has quaint and pretty village square with whitewashed buildings and is served well by local convenience shops, restaurants and coffee bars.

Seen as a traditional Cypriot village, it has wonderful mountain and sea views. There is a beautiful Mediterranean beach nearby with a good quality open air restaurant popular with the locals.

As well as other amenities, Catalkoy is also the home of the Catalköy Riding Club.

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Dogankoy

Dogankoy is a village in the Kyrenia District of Cyprus

Dogankoy could be called a typical Cypriot Village. It is close both to Girne and Bellapais. The village is well served by the old & new harbours, a range of shops, and a typical Cypriot coffee shop where the mayor of the village, the Muhktar, has his office.

With its roots firmly in the past, Dogankoy also now boasts an Ice Rink. And there is Star Bowling in nearby Karakum.

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Esentepe

Esentepe is located in the Kyrenia District of Cyprus, with easy access to Ercan airport. The town is named after St Ambrose, one of the four original Doctors of the Church.

Esentepe is a pretty, elevated town and one of the most popular places to live for locals and expats alike. It's an area with stunning beaches excellent views, pine forests, olive groves and the gentle foot hills of the Besparmak mountain range. It also has a championship golf course and a 500 berth marina with all its associated leisure and sporting facilities.

The government in North Cyprus has designated Esentepe as an area of development. This has meant much private and public investment already into the improvement of roads and hard infrastructure.

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Famagusta

Famagusta is a large walled city on the east coast of Cyprus, it is capital of the Famagusta District and quite different from any other place in Cyprus. With its rich red soils, Famagusta is one of the most fertile areas of Cyprus allowing for the cultivation of a number of crops.

Located just east of Nicosia, between Cape Greco and Cape Eloea, Famagusta has the deepest harbour in the island.

Famagusta boasts ancient ramparts and sites of archaeological interest, a large harbour front, and an understated, relaxed tourism scene.

The Old town has small streets, plenty of small cafes and restaurants, and many places of interest to explore.

The city has a naturally deep watered harbour and developed into an important trading centre. Its real prosperity started following an influx of Christian refugees from the Holy Land in the 13th century when it became one of the wealthiest Eastern Mediterranean Cities.

Tourists can see the many historic buildings, Venetian city walls, Othello?s Tower, mosques and museums.  Even today you can still see local craftsmen fashioning jewellery from copper and pottery.

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Karakum

There are harbour side cafes and bars from where you can see the many small fishing vessels, tourist boats and even yachts jostling for position on the quayside. The harbour is definitely the place to see and to be seen!

The 12th century Kyrenia castle is beautifully lit at night and is a wonderful backdrop. It houses the famous shipwreck museum where you can see one of the oldest ships ever recovered from the sea and has been beautifully preserved.

With Turkey just 90 kms away, the new harbour receives many commercial and passenger ships from there each day.

The town centre has banks, money exchange offices, souvenir shops, pharmacies, clothes shops, taxis, estate agencies, bars, cafes and restaurants. It is also home to museums, galleries and local tradesmen.  Behind the harbour the narrow streets almost hide many little shops, cafes and restaurants with tiny shaded courtyards.

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Karaoglanoglu

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Karslyaka

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Kayalar

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Kyrenia

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Lapta

Lapta is a town in the Kyrenia District on the northern coast and has quite a history. It was supposedly founded by Spartans, was one of the eleven Cypriot kingdoms, and its last independent king, King Praxippos, was subdued by Ptolemy I in 312 BC.

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Ozankoy

Ozankoy is just 3 miles East of Kyrenia, is one of the prettiest villages in Northern Cyprus, and is home to a small but truly multi-national population.

Ozankoy is known for the peace and tranquillity of its setting, the beautiful and preserved natural environment around the village and the friendly welcoming nature of the local people.

Famous for its olive, carob and lemon trees, all new developments in and around Ozankoy must be sympathetic to the natural surroundings and not disturb the ancient trees and the natural habitat of the many flora and fauna species.

The village is located on the edge of the Kyrenia mountain range foothills and not too far from the beautiful Bellapais Abbey perched on a natural plinth on the mountainside above the village.

Ozankoy is home to a pretty medieval church often used to house art and cultural exhibitions and events. There is also an 18th century church, plus a mosque and pretty domed fountain dating back to the Ottoman period

Ozankoy has pretty, narrow and ancient streets with beautifully preserved old houses with some wonderfully well kept gardens.

The village is well served with a number of small cafes, bars and restaurants.

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Tatisu

The name Tatlisu means "Sweet Water".  This beautiful village is just 20 minutes east of Kyrenia town and set in the mountains but with some of the best beaches in North Cyprus.

Tatlisu is undeveloped, very beautiful and framed by the dramatic mountain range. The local coves and beaches which the village overlooks have yielded many archaeological treasures dating back to Neolithic times.

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Yesiltepe

Yesiltepe, which means "green hill" is a small village in the Kyrenia District situated between Alsancak and Karaoglanoglu on the lower slopes of the mountain range. Its nearest neighbour is the village of Ilgaz.

Both Yesiltepe and Ilgaz have wonderful sea and mountain views and are ideal as a retreat from the pace of modern life. Nearby Lapta and Karsiyaka however have a choice of restaurants bars and hotels.

Yesiltepe is a wonderfully beautiful and scenic location.

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Zeytinlik

Zeytinlik is on the outskirts of Kyrenia and was formerly the centre of olive oil production. The village is thought to have been named by the Knights Templar ? the word zeytin means olive. Olive trees and some of the old olive groves still remain there today.

It is a peaceful and traditional town with some good restaurants catering for locals, visitors and the expats who have decided to settle here.

The village hosts the annual international North Cyprus Olive Festival held in October when the place really comes to life!

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