Beaches of Karpaz

Karpaz — the very Cypriot “tail” stretching east. An excellent undeveloped place for a weekend getaway with untouched nature and beautiful beaches.

However, you should understand that you won't find the usual infrastructure here — bring towels, blankets, and umbrellas with you. You will find the locations on the map at the end of the text.

• Golden Beach
• Tashlica Beach
• Nitovikla Beach
• Bafra Beach
• Beach at Blue Sea Hotel
• Halk Beach
• Ayfilon Beach
• Kaplumbağa Beach

Golden Beach (Golden beach / Altınkum plajı)

This is the most famous beach of Karpaz, stretching for almost three kilometers in the southern part of the peninsula. As far as the eye can see — light yellow sand and a gentle entrance to the sea. There is a café on the beach, a road runs above towards the cape and the monastery of Saint Andrew, and there is another café: it has the best view of the beach, and you can stay overnight in a bungalow.

Tashlica Beach (Taşlıca plajı)

The beach is closer to Bafra, wild and quite extensive. If you approach from the village of Tashlica, you can settle on a camping site.

Nitovikla Beach (Nitovikla plajı)

Located at the ruins of the Nitovikla castle, from the height of the remains there are beautiful views. Nearby there are also remnants of the church of Saint Barbara. You can swim both to the left and to the right of the ruins.

Bafra Beach (Bafra Public Beach)

The only beach on the peninsula with developed infrastructure: sunbeds, umbrellas, toilets, changing cabins, and water activities in season.

Beach at Blue Sea Hotel

There is also some infrastructure due to the hotel and several cafés. It is located very close to the village of Dipkarpaz, so it can be quite crowded compared to other beaches on the peninsula.

Halk Beach (Halk plajı)

Another beach along the road to Cape Saint Andrew. A couple of convenient bays for swimming and a hotel with a café. Sometimes sunbeds are set up in season.

Ayfilon Beach (Ayfilon plajı)

The northern part of the peninsula is rocky, and there are almost no beaches, except for wild coves. One of the exceptions is Ayfilon, where there is even a café in season.

Kaplumbağa Beach (Kaplumbağa plajı)

Another exception in the northern part of the Cypriot "tail," located near the approach to Dipkarpaz. A two-kilometer sandy beach without infrastructure, locals love to have picnics here.

Don't forget to buy carrots for the famous Karpaz donkeys, how to find them, we wrote here.