Famagusta district (North)

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Cities

This area, being a rather remote place, mostly consists of towns and villages rather than cities. Boğaz - good beaches with restaurants, hotels and other facilities Büyükkonuk - traditional village with a market aimed at visitors who are seeking traditional items and food, open every Sunday, also home to traditional restaurants Dipkarpaz - remote, far, at the tip of the peninsula, and the gateway to a national park, this village is the only one in Northern Cyprus with a significant Greek Cypriot population Famagusta — the neighborhood capital has a medieval centre, and a modern ghost town on its outskirts Kaplıca — village on the northern coast, fronting a popular beach Mehmetçik - commonly called Galatya and the grape capital of Northern Cyprus, where most of the grapes, and zivania is produced. Close to the beach destination Bafra. Yenierenköy - major village on the northern coast on the peninsula

Local Language in Famagusta district (North)

Turkish is the main language used throughout. The Turkish Cypriot dialect is common, but you will find some accents of mainland Turkish at the places inhabited by mainlanders. A Greek-speaking community is present at Dipkarpaz. English is widely understood at the big hotels, though in the less tourist places the level of communication is worse.

Travel to Famagusta district (North)

There are daily buses (mostly depart twice daily) to big villages such as Mehmetçik, Yenierenköy and Dipkarpaz from Nicosia, Kyrenia and especially Famagusta. From Famagusta and there is a regular bus connection to Yenierenköy, including Saturday and Sunday (14 TRY per person in 2023). From Yenierenköy and there is one bus per a day to Dipkarpaz. It doesn't go any further. The purpose of the bus connection Dipkarpaz-Yenierenköy is to take children from Dikparpaz to school in Yenierenköy the morning (leaving about 6 AM from Dipkarpaz, check with a tourist information office in Yenierenköy) and take them back to Dipkarpaz in the afternoon (about 1 PM). The big hotels in Bafra have their own services from the Ercan Airport and Nicosia. You can also find shared taxis/dolmuş that will take to the area. Getting into the area using taxis would be quite costly. You could try hitchhiking, local residents are willing to give rides and the area is considering to be safe. Another option how to get to the top of the peninsula, is to hike from Dipkarpaz or even Yenierenköy. There is a marked hiking trail that goes from Yenierenköy marked with the letter B. The route is pleasant but demanding and takes a few days. Coastal restaurants on the southern side are good way of supplying food and water.

Get Around

There are some bus services between the villages, but these are highly unreliable. By far the most comfortable and reliable means of transport, especially if you want to go to Dipkarpaz the Cape and the Golden Beach, and other places off-the-beaten-path, is renting a car. There is only one rent-a-car service in the area, Zag Rent-a-car in İskele.Alternatively and there are taxi services that operate in the area.

What to see in Famagusta district (North)

Historical places

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• Aphendrika - ruins of an ancient marina, an ancient city and historical churches
• Apostolos Andreas Monastery - an Orthodox monastery, this pilgrimage site lies a few kilometers Southeast from Cape Apostolos Andreas
• Ayios Trios Basilica - a 5th-century basilica, near the village of Sipahi, with interesting mosaics
• Kantara Castle - not Karpaz in the strictest sense, but a must-see when in this area, this picturesque castle offers breathtaking scenery, good hikes, and a beautiful glimpse of history
• Panagia Kanakaria Church - a Byzantine church whose mosaics are famous as they were stolen during the 1974 conflict, but later reclaimed by the Republic of Cyprus and now on display in south Nicosia

More Destinations

Karpaz Donkey - Wild donkeys

• Cape Apostolos Andreas - the geographical endpoint of Cyprus
• Karpaz National Park - famous for its wild donkeys, but also home to some very beautiful scenery. Do not miss the opportunity to take photos with the donkeys, who are so free that they can sometimes block the roads!
• Karpaz Gate Marina - a picturesque recently-built marina near Yeni Erenköy, a stunning location that attracts many visitors with yachts, restaurants and sometimes exhibitions
• Karpas Golden Beach. Probably the best beach on the island, white sands, clear waters, completely unspoilt from development (apart from a few wooden bungalows). Turtle nesting place.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Famagusta district (North)

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• Beaches - the area is famous for its beautiful golden beaches, below are some of them:
• Golden Beach - the most famous and perhaps the most beautiful beach in Cyprus, this remote idyllic beach is at the tip of the peninsula. With the colour of the sand and the sea and the cleanness and the length of the beach, it could be mistaken for a stereotypical Pacific island paradise! Has very limited facilities, so go there prepared.
• Bafra - a stark contrast to the Golden Beach in terms of the facilities, home to some world-class 5-star hotels, and also a free facility of the municipality, this beach is also beautiful and clean with its golden sands
• Boğaz - good beaches, good restaurants, good hotels, a classic for Cyprus! There was some pollution here in July 2013 due to a recent oil spill, so take care, look at the colour of the sea and ask if the pollution still exists
• Makenzi - operated by the İskele Municipality, this beach has some simple but sufficient facilities and golden sands
• Kaplıca - a beautiful beach with a nice hotel, spectacular views of the sunset
• Water sports - sports such as jetskiing are available in Bafra and Kaplıca.
• The Mehmetçik Grape Festival, takes place every year at the end of July and beginning of August in Mehmetçik. Local bands give concerts, a beauty concert is held, traditional folk dance shows take place and several other activities occur.
• Eco-day and the expanded version of the Sunday market in Büyükkonuk, held yearly in May or June, with local bands giving concerts and traditional folk dance shows.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Kaya Artemis Hotel - Kaya Artemis Hotel There are many lodging facilities in Karpaz, below is just a selection:

• Burhan's Golden Beach | Wooden huts, nice restaurant, almost straight on the Golden Beach. Very basic amenities.
• Büyükkonuk Municipal Pine View Bungalows, located next to a hilltop next to a forest. Bungalows with sufficient amenities.
• Çelebi Garden Hotel , Mehmetçik. Very recently built, clean and comfortable rooms, not so close to the sea.
• Dipkarpaz Wooden Bungalows, located in the village, 2 kilometers from the sea, phone number: +903923722306, , operated by the municipality.
• Exotic Hotel, Boğaz. 2-star hotel with a beach restaurant.
• Kaya Artemis Hotel, Bafra. Luxurious 5-star hotel with an aquapark, casino, and frequent concerts.
• Noah's Ark Deluxe Hotel, Bafra. Luxurious 5-star hotel with a spa and casino.
• Tanyel Bungalows , 2 mins from Karpaz Gate Marina.
• Teko's Place | Semi-wooden huts, OK restaurant, almost straight on the Golden Beach. Very basic amenities.
• Theresa Hotel, on the road to Yenierenköy. 1-star seaside hotel with a nice restaurant, opposite a Byzantine church.
• View Hotel | Very old hotel with basic amenities, in major need of renovation.

Stay Safe

This area is a very safe place and crime is extremely rare.

Local Customs in Famagusta district (North)

Cyprus can get very hot in summer!

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