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 beach will be seen. Here the road branches off to the left leading to the entrance of a 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.

alkakadi beach

Alakadi Beach is still further east, about 10 miles from Kyrenia. A hundred yards or so past St. Kathleen's restaurant is a small bridge. Immediately after the bridge, a rough track bears left, leading past a farm and through the dunes to a large, sweeping double bay. There are no facilities, so bring your own refreshments, including water and avoid leaving litter. Look out for the Turtle project located at the start of the track going down to the beach. Depending on the time of year, you may be able to talk to the volunteers working with the turtle conservation project who are very happy to explain their work.

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.

mare monte hotel beach

Mare Monte hotel beach lies some 10 miles west of Kyrenia, and provides all the facilities the visitor requires. An excellent location, but the entrance fee is higher than elsewhere.

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 (see Dolphin Sailing above) 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.

escape beach

Escape Beach, (the nearest beach to Villa Maniola), is located about 5 miles to the west of Kyrenia, past the sloping concrete monument beyond KaraoglanogIu. 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.

golden beach on the karpas peninsular

Golden Beach is located at the end of the Karpas peninsular and is generally recognised as being one of the best beaches in the world. It is is a long drive from Kyrenia but well worth it. Best to start early and make a day of it.

the beach at dome hotel

The Dome Hotel in Kyrenia has a large seawater swimming pool, ideal for those who like sea-water without the sand. Most facilities available.

coral bay resort beach

The Royal Coral Bay Resort has something for everybody to enjoy. The wide variety of both onsite and offsite leisure facilities and entertainment services range from a heated indoor pool and gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, health club and state of the art outside children’s play area, a fine a la carte restaurant, pool bar, outdoor pool, sundeck and terraces, lush gardens for maximum ambience and shade. A sea walk promenade.

other beaches on the west coast of cyprus include:

pomos, agia marina, gialia, argaka, dasoudi, polis, latsi, bath of aphrodite, fontana amoroza,
ammoudi, lara, toxeftra, agios georgios, laourou, potima, paphos, geroskipou, timi, akhni
and perta tou romiou.