Kyrenia Coast and Beaches...

Soak Up the Sun at Kyrenia Beaches

For those who love the beach and soaking up the sun when on holidays, Kyrenia definitely won’t disappoint.  Kyrenia is home to some fabulous unspoilt beaches including Acapulco Beach, Escape Beach, and Alagadi Beach.

Acapulco beach is a very popular tourist beach and provides most facilities including sun loungers and a bar.  There is however, an undertow and children that are swimming should be supervised at all times.  Windsurfing is very popular at Acapulco Beach so be sure to enquire.  This beautiful beach boasts 1km of sand and shallow crystal clear waters.

Escape beach is located just 5km from Kyrenia city and is one of the most beautiful beaches in Northern Cyprus.  With fine golden sand and clear waters, Escape beach is the perfect spot to soak up the sun.  For those who enjoy a more lively day, there are a number of different water sports including deep sea diving, Jet Ski, banana boats, canoeing, and pedal boating.  There is also a new beach club and a restaurant and bar. 

Alagadi Beach also known as turtle beach is located approximately 10 miles east of Kyrenia.  This sandy beach is full of large sweeping dunes and the clear water is also shallow.  There is a beach bar open during summer months to serve refreshments and there are also toilets.  Alagadi beach is famous for its loggerhead turtles which lay their eggs here during the summer.

Some other popular beaches in Kyrenia include, Sunset Beach which is a sandy beach that is ideal for small children, Deniz Kizi beach, a sheltered bay perfect for water sports including windsurfing, water skiing, and much more.  There is also Kervansaray Beach with is the most famous beach in Kyrenia with plenty to do including restaurants and bars.

As you can see, finding the right beach for you won’t be problem as there are so many wonderful beaches in Kyrenia to choose from.