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Kyrenia Beaches
Diana Beach
To reach Diana Beach you have to go eastwards off Kyrenia. You will pass Karakum on the way and behind Karakum still on the main road you will spot a red and white Coca-Cola sign with Diana beach indicated. The direction shows you to the left. After turning left and passing some Cyprus villas on your way you will come across this small Diana Beach. The shore is sandy thanks to human intervention but the sea bottom is natural and rocky. You can rent the beds and umbrellas for a fee and have a lunch there at the local Cyprus restaurant. At this beach you can also practice riding on water scooters (40 YTL for 10 min).
Acapulco Beach
Acapulco
Beach lies about 6 miles to the east of Kyrenia. At the point
where the coast road to the east sweeps up towards the mountains,
a large sign advertising this Cyprus beach will be seen. Here the
road branches off to the left, passing through an army camp
before leading to the entrance of this holiday complex. This
is a popular tourist beach, offering most facilities, but
supervision of children swimming is recommended as there is
an undertow. Windsurfing is available.
Lara Beach
Lara Beach may be found a couple of miles further on - a sign indicates where to turn off from the new by-pass road. Toilets, showers, and beach chairs are available, and there is also a reasonable open air restaurant.
Alagadi Turtle Beach
Alagadi Turtle Beach lies still further east, about 10 miles from Kyrenia and it is free. Head east out of the town towards Karakum and after about 6 miles further you will spot huge sign of Vogue Beach and Acapulco Holiday Resort at the junction on the left. Turn left from the main road and follow the sign. After passing Acapulco on the left the way will lead you to the working place of Alagadi Turtle Beach Project, the sign is directed to your left. A hundred yards or so past St. Kathleen's restaurant is a small bridge. A rough track will then lead you past a farm and through the dunes to a large, sweeping double sandy bay. Alagadi is a sandy beach and the water is shallow up to a well distance. You will find a small island there, but approach with care as the sea surface in its surroundings is a bit rocky and rough. It is common that visitors coming to this beach enjoy the hot days with their own sun shade, chairs or refreshment. The facilities are limited but there is Green Turtles Beach Bar which is operating during summer and you will find also find toilets there. Avoid leaving litter for it is on this beach where the green and loggerhead turtles come and lay their eggs in the summer. During the egg-laying season the beach area for sitting on is marked out with red painted skates.
Sunset Beach
Sunset
Beach is located about 5 miles to the west of Kyrenia, past
the sloping concrete monument beyond Karaoglanoglu. It is
adjacent to the Altinkaya fish restaurant. The sandy beach
is well protected and ideal for tiny tots. Toilets and showers
are available, and there is a bar and restaurant.
Deniz Kizi
Deniz Kizi is situated about seven miles west of Kyrenia. This sheltered bay is kept clean, and offers a variety of water sports including windsurfing, parascending, water skiing, and inflatable fun rafts for smaller children. Deck chairs are available for hire, and there are also toilet and shower facilities.
Mare Monte
Mare Monte Hotel beach lies some 10 miles west of Kyrenia, and provides all the facilities the visitor requires such as bar, shower, sun loungers, sunshades etc.
Alsancak Beach
A surprisingly attractive small sandy beach has recently been open to the public. Look for the sign for the Alsancak Restaurant, after turning off the main road, head straight, ignoring the red army sign. The area was previously under military control and at the time of publication the warning has not yet been removed. A delightful Cyprusl meal can enjoyed while looking the sea.
Guzelyali Beach
Go westwards off Kyrenia and you will find Guzelyali Beach which is situated approximately 10 miles from Kyrenia, in Lapta. You can relax under an umbrella on a seabed (4 YTL) and enjoy the sandy beach which turns into shingles when you enter the sea. Be aware of the rocks inside the sea since you can skid easily. A small Cyprus restaurant and a bar are available with free toilets.
Incirli Plaji
If you follow the direction west of Kyrenia, passing Karaoglanoglu and Alsancak until reaching Lapta, there is this small sandy beach on the right, signed with a blue sign, and Friends Beach Bar and Restaurant next to it. With shallow water at the shore it is perfectly suited for the children. Available is the restaurant and a bar, free toilets and sun beds at 5 YTL.
Kervansaray Beach
Kervansaray Beach, Karaoglanoglu, west of Kyrenia, is one of the most famous beaches in Kyrenia with many facilities, restaurants, bars and beautiful sandy beach.
Camelot Beach
If you follow the direction west of Kyrenia, passing Karaoglanoglu and Alsancak until reaching Lapta, there is this small sandy beach on the right, signed with a blue sign, and Friends Beach Bar and Restaurant next to it. With shallow water at the shore it is perfectly suited for the children. Available is the Cyprus restaurant and a bar, free toilets and sun beds at 5 YTL.
Escape Beach
Follow the direction towards Alsancak, westwards off Kyrenia. About 5-mile drive will take you to the white War Memorial on your right hand side. You will find Escape beach next to it, being well-signed. The place is commonly known as Yavuz Cikarma Plaji, the spot where the Turkish Troops landed during the Peace Operation in 1974. Now the area is landscaped with grass, flowers and fauna. To get inside you need to pay the fee 10 YTL. Water sports that are available here are jet skiing, banana ride, canoes, pedal boats or scuba diving. This sandy beach in Cyprus is equipped with volleyball area, restaurant and bar, and it is indeed a busy summer holiday beach. Especially popular with young people, as there are open air night parties with club music by European Djs held every summer.
