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Kyrenia harbour and castle

Regional photograph · Kyrenia harbour and castle

Property guide

What is EvimAda? A guide to property and company research in Northern Cyprus

Use EvimAda’s categories, filters, listing fields and company portfolios to build a search that fits your needs.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Long Beach shoreline, İskele

Regional photograph · Long Beach shoreline, İskele

Property guide

Before buying in Northern Cyprus: a document-based checklist

Match the seller, title, unit and payment documents, and define when unresolved questions should stop the purchase.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Long Beach shoreline, İskele

Regional photograph · Long Beach shoreline, İskele

Property guide

New development or resale in Northern Cyprus? A decision guide

Compare delivery, total cost and actual condition on the same basis before choosing a home.

Northern Cyprus3 min
Long Beach shoreline, İskele

Regional photograph · Long Beach shoreline, İskele

Property guide

Compare Northern Cyprus listings and plan productive viewings

Use consistent shortlist criteria, written questions and on-site notes to make a concrete decision.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Kyrenia harbour and castle

Regional photograph · Kyrenia harbour and castle

Property guide

Agency portfolios in Northern Cyprus: consistent listings and useful comparisons

Build one reliable information record per property and resolve contradictions in price, floor area, availability and contact details before publication.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Kyrenia harbour and castle

Regional photograph · Kyrenia harbour and castle

Property guide

Northern Cyprus listing checklist: photographs, description and confirmation

Distinguish real photographs from project visuals and prepare a clear property listing with understandable measurements, price and location information.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Kyrenia harbour and castle

Regional photograph · Kyrenia harbour and castle

Property guide

First conversation with an international buyer: brief and viewing plan

Clarify budget, intended use, language and visit dates to build a practical agency workflow from the first message to a property viewing.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Long Beach coastal development, İskele

Regional photograph · Long Beach coastal development, İskele

Property guide

A project information dossier for Northern Cyprus developers

Organise location, documents, floor areas, images and delivery details into a comparable dossier for informed buyer discussions.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Long Beach coastal development, İskele

Regional photograph · Long Beach coastal development, İskele

Property guide

Comparing payment plans and delivery terms in Northern Cyprus projects

Look beyond a deposit percentage: compare payment triggers, total scope, delays and legal transfer separately.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Long Beach coastal development, İskele

Regional photograph · Long Beach coastal development, İskele

Property guide

An international buyer viewing kit for Northern Cyprus developers

Prepare productive project appointments with phase differences, dated site information and buyer questions.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Salad with grilled halloumi

Salad with grilled halloumi · A halloumi salad example; it does not depict a specific Northern Cyprus restaurant or the guide’s other dishes.

Food & drink

A guide to Cypriot food: hellim, şeftali kebab and local flavours

Understand local ingredients, the meze table and the Cypriot dishes you may encounter on a menu.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Salad with grilled halloumi

Salad with grilled halloumi · A halloumi salad example; it does not depict a specific Northern Cyprus restaurant or the guide’s other dishes.

Food & drink

Dining routes in North Cyprus: towns, real venues and reservations

Connect meals to sightseeing from Nicosia to Karpaz, with verified venue examples and practical reservation questions.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Universities

Northern Cyprus universities: a guide to six campuses

Compare EMU, NEU, CIU, GAU, EUL and METU NCC through location, programme language, admissions and accommodation.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Universities

University applications and student housing in Northern Cyprus

Prepare documents, verify payments and compare accommodation contracts before arrival.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Selimiye Mosque, Nicosia

Selimiye Mosque, Nicosia

Regions

Nicosia regional guide

Explore the walled city, Büyük Han and historic streets together.

Lefkoşa2 min
Kyrenia harbour and castle

Kyrenia harbour and castle

Regions

Kyrenia regional guide

A city day centred on harbour, castle and mountain views.

Girne2 min
Salamis archaeological site, Famagusta

Salamis archaeological site, Famagusta

Regions

Famagusta regional guide

Discover architectural heritage inside the walls and the Salamis area.

Gazimağusa2 min
Long Beach shoreline, İskele

Long Beach shoreline, İskele

Regions

İskele regional guide

Treat the centre, Boğaz and the coast as separate stops.

İskele2 min
Historic building in Aydınköy, Güzelyurt district

Historic building in Aydınköy, Güzelyurt district

Regions

Güzelyurt regional guide

Citrus country and cultural stops in the city centre.

Güzelyurt2 min
Citrus monument in Lefke

Citrus monument in Lefke

Regions

Lefke regional guide

Gardens, urban character and nearby ancient sites.

Lefke2 min
Bellapais Abbey cloister, Beylerbeyi

Bellapais Abbey cloister, Beylerbeyi

Regions

Bellapais local guide

Bellapais is known for its village and abbey at the mountain foothills south of Kyrenia. Gothic architecture and scenery are the focus of a visit.

Girne2 min
Regions

Esentepe local guide

The official tourism guide presents the golf area near Esentepe alongside coastal and Beşparmak mountain views. Distinguish the village centre from addresses near the coast.

Girne2 min
Regions

Boğaz local guide

Boğaz is a coastal settlement near İskele, featured in the official tourism guide for its harbour and fish restaurants. A short harbour walk can be added to an east coast trip.

İskele2 min
Regions

Bafra local guide

The official guide presents the Bafra coast within the tourism area north of İskele. Hotel areas and the village may offer different experiences.

İskele2 min
Karpaz coastline, Dipkarpaz

Karpaz coastline, Dipkarpaz

Regions

Dipkarpaz local guide

Treat Dipkarpaz as a distinct settlement on the map when planning a Karpaz trip. The official tourism guide describes the peninsula’s broader natural and coastal character.

İskele2 min
Regions

Yeni Erenköy local guide

İskele Municipality’s regional introduction lists Yeni Erenköy among the settlements around Karpaz. Check its location when planning accommodation and daily needs.

İskele1 min
Karpaz coastline, Dipkarpaz

Karpaz coastline, Dipkarpaz

Regions

Karpaz local guide

The Karpaz Peninsula is known for its shores, free-roaming donkeys and wildlife. The official tourism source also highlights its importance for sea turtles.

İskele2 min
Long Beach shoreline, İskele

Long Beach shoreline, İskele

Regions

Long Beach local guide

Long Beach is a coastal area mentioned in İskele Municipality announcements. When researching coastal living, assess location, daily transport and local conditions together.

İskele1 min
Regions

Lapta local guide

Lapta is within the service area of Lapta-Alsancak-Çamlıbel Municipality. Support your visit plan with current municipal announcements and an exact address.

Girne1 min
Regions

Alsancak local guide

Alsancak appears among service locations on the official Lapta-Alsancak-Çamlıbel Municipality website. Knowing the exact address helps plan daily routes.

Girne1 min
Regions

Gaziveren local guide

Gaziveren appears on an orientation transport map published by the European University of Lefke. This historical document provides a location reference, but does not confirm current transport services.

Lefke2 min
Historic places

History and daily life at Büyük Han

Büyük Han is an Ottoman caravanserai in Nicosia’s walled city. Its two-storey arrangement around a courtyard helps explain its former lodging and trading functions.

Lefkoşa1 min
Kyrenia harbour and castle

Kyrenia harbour and castle

Places to visit

Explore Kyrenia harbour on foot

Kyrenia’s old harbour is central to its historic urban fabric. The harbour and castle area combine sea views and city architecture on one route.

Girne1 min
Bellapais Abbey cloister, Beylerbeyi

Bellapais Abbey cloister, Beylerbeyi

Historic places

Planning a Bellapais Abbey visit

Bellapais Abbey is a historic building noted for Gothic architecture. Its foothill location combines architectural exploration with surrounding scenery.

Girne1 min
Salamis archaeological site, Famagusta

Salamis archaeological site, Famagusta

Historic places

Outdoor archaeology at Salamis

With a Roman-era theatre and remains of different structures, Salamis is an important historical stop in Northern Cyprus. Explore the settlement as a whole rather than a single monument.

Gazimağusa1 min
St Hilarion Castle, Kyrenia mountains

St Hilarion Castle, Kyrenia mountains

Historic places

Preparing for Saint Hilarion Castle

Saint Hilarion is a historic castle in the Kyrenia mountain range. Its elevated observation role helps explain its defensive architecture.

Girne1 min
Kantara Castle, 2009

Kantara Castle, 2009 · Archive photograph; it does not establish current visitor conditions.

Historic places

Kantara Castle and scenic route

Kantara is the eastern castle of the Beşparmak range. Defensive ruins and its commanding location are the main features of a visit.

İskele1 min
Historic places

An architectural walk in walled Famagusta

Famagusta’s historic centre is enclosed by walls. Buildings from different periods retain traces of the city’s harbour and trading past.

Gazimağusa1 min
Historic places

A western route to Soli and Vouni

The official Lefke introduction identifies nearby Soli ruins and Vouni Palace as historical stops. Combining them with the region’s urban and agricultural setting gives a fuller visit.

Lefke1 min
Historic places

A museum-focused day in Güzelyurt

Güzelyurt’s archaeology and natural history museum is a starting point for its cultural heritage. Saint Mamas also appears in official tourism information.

Güzelyurt1 min
Kyrenia harbour and castle

Regional photograph · Kyrenia harbour and castle

Places to visit

Planning a first Northern Cyprus trip

Group places by region rather than trying to see the whole island on a first trip. Nicosia’s historic centre, Kyrenia harbour, Famagusta walls and western settlements offer different experiences.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Karpaz coastline, Dipkarpaz

Karpaz coastline, Dipkarpaz

Places to visit

A nature-conscious visit to Karpaz

The official guide presents Karpaz for its wildlife and varied coastline. Protecting the area is as much a part of a visit as photography.

İskele2 min
Salamis archaeological site, Famagusta

Regional photograph · Salamis archaeological site, Famagusta

Living

Getting to know the city as an EMU student

Eastern Mediterranean University presents campus life in Famagusta alongside social and cultural opportunities. Consider everyday routines as well as your class schedule when settling in.

Gazimağusa1 min
Citrus monument in Lefke

Regional photograph · Citrus monument in Lefke

Living

Campus planning for EUL students

The European University of Lefke presents its campuses and campus map on its official website. Confirming your programme’s campus is the first step in choosing accommodation.

Lefke1 min
Kyrenia harbour and castle

Regional photograph · Kyrenia harbour and castle

Living

Questions when choosing student accommodation

Rent and photographs alone are insufficient when choosing student housing. Consider campus location, class routines, transport and the property’s physical conditions together.

Northern Cyprus1 min
Kyrenia harbour and castle

Regional photograph · Kyrenia harbour and castle

Living

A checklist for assessing an area in person

A settlement name alone does not explain everyday life at an address. Coastal, central, foothill and campus areas can differ within the same city.

Northern Cyprus1 min
Kyrenia harbour and castle

Regional photograph · Kyrenia harbour and castle

Places to visit

A simple route for travel photography

Harbours, historic streets, archaeological sites and coasts offer different visual stories. Thinking beyond a single sunset photograph helps tell the journey.

Northern Cyprus1 min
Kyrenia harbour and castle

Regional photograph · Kyrenia harbour and castle

Places to visit

Check accessibility before travelling

A symbol on a historic site or campus map does not mean an entire journey is accessible. Verify transport access, the entrance and internal routes separately.

Northern Cyprus1 min
Kyrenia harbour and castle

Regional photograph · Kyrenia harbour and castle

Living

Cost of living in North Cyprus: build your own budget

Calculate housing, consumption and moving costs for your household using current quotations rather than one island-wide average.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Kyrenia harbour and castle

Regional photograph · Kyrenia harbour and castle

Property guide

TRNC rental contracts: a checklist before signing

Clarify rent, deposit, inventory and departure conditions in one file, and confirm verbal promises in writing.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Kyrenia harbour and castle

Regional photograph · Kyrenia harbour and castle

Living

TRNC residence permits: property ownership, applications and documents

Buying a home does not automatically grant residence. Understand the routes in the consolidated regulation of 5 October 2026 and prepare your application.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Ercan Airport terminal and runway; photograph published in 2023

Ercan Airport terminal and runway; photograph published in 2023

Transport

Ercan Airport transport: KIBHAS, stops and transfer planning

Plan the route, final stop, luggage and return journey together when travelling from Ercan to a home or campus.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Regions

Getting to know Tatlısu

Tatlısu is listed by the Ministry of Interior under Geçitkale subdistrict in Famagusta district. Presenting it on the northern coast in tourism material does not place it administratively in Kyrenia.

Gazimağusa2 min
Regions

Getting to know Çatalköy

Çatalköy appears within Kyrenia district in the Ministry of Interior settlement list. Distinguishing district, municipality and settlement names avoids address confusion.

Girne1 min
Regions

Getting to know Karşıyaka

Karşıyaka is listed in Kyrenia subdistrict, Kyrenia district by the Ministry of Interior. Facilities or coastal places sharing the name still require exact locations.

Girne1 min
Salamis archaeological site, Famagusta

Salamis archaeological site, Famagusta

Regions

Getting to know Yeniboğaziçi

Yeniboğaziçi appears in the Ministry of Interior’s Famagusta district list. Cittaslow Northern Cyprus presents its slow-city approach and heritage around Salamis.

Gazimağusa1 min
Long Beach shoreline, İskele

Regional photograph · Long Beach shoreline, İskele

Beaches

Choosing Northern Cyprus beaches

The official tourism guide lists Golden Beach in Karpaz, Glapsides, Long Beach, Kervansaray and Alagadi. They do not share one service standard: natural shores, municipal areas and operated facilities differ.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Beaches

A quiet coastal day at Golden Beach

The official guide describes Golden Beach as a long sandy shore on the Karpaz coast.

İskele2 min
Beaches

Nature and coastal observation at Alagadi

The official guide associates Alagadi with sea turtles.

Girne2 min
Beaches

Planning a Glapsides beach visit

The official tourism source lists Glapsides among sandy beaches north of Famagusta.

Gazimağusa2 min
Salad with grilled halloumi

Salad with grilled halloumi · A halloumi salad example; it does not depict a specific Northern Cyprus restaurant or the guide’s other dishes.

Food & drink

An introduction to Cypriot cuisine through halloumi

Halloumi is a well-known Cypriot cheese. The official guide mentions fresh consumption, grilling, salads and pastries. Ingredients and preparation under the same product name may differ by business.

Northern Cyprus1 min
Carob pods and leaves

Carob pods and leaves · Pods and leaves photographed in Majorca; this is not a photograph of carob syrup.

Food & drink

Carob molasses and local flavours

The official guide presents carob molasses as a Turkish Cypriot flavour, with bread, yoghurt, pastries and desserts among its uses. Consider more than one serving style.

Northern Cyprus1 min
Universities

EMU campus and Famagusta: applications, housing and everyday life

Compare your department location, accommodation terms and total budget, rather than choosing by university name alone.

Gazimağusa2 min
Universities

EUL and Lefke: campus, shuttles and accommodation

Plan housing around the European University of Lefke using official shuttle routes, room terms and access to your department.

Lefke2 min
Kyrenia harbour and castle

Regional photograph · Kyrenia harbour and castle

Guides

Understanding Northern Cyprus: cities, coasts and countryside

Tourism guides introduce historic towns, coasts, natural areas and cuisine separately. One resort or city image cannot represent the entire geography.

Northern Cyprus1 min
Health

Healthcare in Northern Cyprus: hospitals, appointments and emergency numbers

A practical public hospital guide for new residents and visitors, including 1101 appointments and emergency preparation.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Transport

Planning transport in Northern Cyprus

Consider arrival, daily routes and departure together.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Kyrenia harbour and castle

Regional photograph · Kyrenia harbour and castle

Property guide

Moving and viewing a home: a checklist

Assess an address against your daily needs.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Kyrenia harbour and castle

Regional photograph · Kyrenia harbour and castle

Property guide

Foreign property purchase rules in Northern Cyprus: 2026 guide

Permission, property limits, contract registration and temporary rules.

Northern Cyprus4 min
Kyrenia harbour and castle

Regional photograph · Kyrenia harbour and castle

Property guide

Northern Cyprus registry charges: 7 October 2026 temporary tariff

Current combined schedule charges, validity period and separate budget costs.

Northern Cyprus3 min
Molehiya leaves (Corchorus olitorius)

Molehiya leaves (Corchorus olitorius) · An ingredient example, not a prepared dish or a photograph taken in Cyprus.

Food & drink

Molehiya: a leaf dish from Turkish Cypriot home cooking

Meet molehiya through summer-dried leaves, family recipes, meat-free variations and its place at the local table.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Food & drink

Şeftali kebab: Cypriot grilling, without the peach

Discover a familiar Turkish Cypriot kebab through its minced filling, caul-fat wrapping and ways of serving it.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Kolokas (taro) roots

Kolokas (taro) roots · Roots at a supermarket; not a prepared dish, wild asparagus or mallow. Not photographed in Cyprus.

Food & drink

Kolokas, ayrelli and gömeç: Cyprus’s seasonal table

Explore the plant-based side of Turkish Cypriot cooking, from a starchy tuber to names heard at local markets.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Food & drink

Oven kebab and magarına bulli: Cypriot dishes to share

Meet two different main-course traditions of Turkish Cypriot cooking, from slow-cooked meat to chicken pasta.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Food & drink

Pilavuna, sini katmeri and macun: Cypriot baking and sweets

Explore Turkish Cypriot hospitality through cheese-filled pilavuna, bakery treats and preserves served in small dishes.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Children in traditional costumes preparing for a show in Dereboyu, Nicosia, 2012

Children in traditional costumes preparing for a show in Dereboyu, Nicosia, 2012

Culture

Turkish Cypriot folk dances: karşılama, sirto and zeybek

Learn dance names, the relationship between music and movement, and respectful ways to watch a performance.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Culture

Cypriot handicrafts: Lefkara embroidery, Lapta work and plant weaving

Explore handmade work through materials, techniques and thoughtful questions for its makers.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Two cups of Turkish coffee

Two cups of Turkish coffee · A coffee example; it does not depict a specific Cypriot home, wedding or holiday.

Culture

Visiting in Cyprus: coffee, neighbours, holidays and weddings

Approach daily culture with curiosity and ask your hosts about their preferences.

Northern Cyprus2 min
Culture

Learning Cypriot culture: villages, songs, stories and festivals

Listen to people and production stories rather than approaching heritage only as a spectator.

Northern Cyprus2 min