Advantages of the regions of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Wherever you are moving to, the topic of choosing a region is always a hot topic. Whether you are a family of 2, 3 or more people. Of course, if there are two of you, the choice is easier, but for a family with children, of course, you need to take into account the availability in the locality of all conditions for the full development of the child. As for Northern Cyprus, many cities are located in different areas, including coastal and remote. Each settlement has its own advantages. Each region has its own individual atmosphere. Some are suitable for living, some for holidays, some for starting a business and some for-property investment.

So, let’s look at the 6 most popular regions of Northern Cyprus:

Famagusta
Iskele
Esentepe
Girne
Nicosia
Güzelyurt

FAMAGUSTA

One of the popular holiday destinations in Northern Cyprus is Famagusta, a town in the south-east of the island, which is characterised by clean beaches and many sightseeing routes. The city has a well-developed infrastructure including shops, markets, beauty parlours and public and private clinics. Students mostly live here, as there are several universities within this city, including one of the largest, Eastern Mediterrean University, which has over 16,000 students from 140 countries. This university has a school that teaches in English because the schools in the area teach mostly in Turkish. Famagusta is divided into the Old Town and the New Town. In the New Town there is one of the biggest shopping centres on the island – ‘City Moll’, where you can have a great shopping experience. There are also many restaurants and cafes, entertainment venues, nightclubs, banks and money exchangers. In the Old Town everything is completely different. It is the centre of attraction for tourists from different countries. Here we constantly see groups of tourists who admire the place and marvel at the beauty. There are many sights on the territory of the Old Town that are included in the World Heritage List.

ISKELE

Iskele is the fastest growing neighbourhood. It is called ‘Local California’. It has the most luxurious sandy beach ‘Long Beach’, 5-star hotels, restaurants and grandiose residential complexes with all necessary infrastructure. Iskele has the most loyal conditions for buying property directly from developers, who offer interest-free instalments of up to 6 years. The concept of ‘City in the City’ works here. Iskele differs from all the districts with its wonderful climate, it is always a little warmer and almost never rains. There are many beautiful places to visit in Iskele: The Monastery of St Andrew the Apostle, the Icon Museum, the Basilica of Trias, Kantara Castle, the Philo Church, Afendrika (ancient town).

ESENTEPE

Esentepe is the most picturesque area of Northern Cyprus. It has magnificent mountains, beautiful landscapes and lagoons. By the way, the mountains and the sea will always be visible from the windows, because here it is allowed to build only up to 2 floors. Esentepe is the most attractive area of the island for investment. Almost all investors who wish to resell or rent out property, first of all pay attention to this area. For lovers of outdoor activities, Esentepe is home to the Korineum Golf & Beach Resort with an 18-hole golf course, tennis court and an award-winning water park, the first of its kind in Europe. Another attraction in Esentepe is Turtle Beach, a wild sandy beach that is a sanctuary for turtles. Between June and July, you can watch baby turtles being born and entering the sea.

GIRNE

The second of the popular holiday destinations in Northern Cyprus is Girne or Kyrenia. This area offers the most prestigious schools and universities on the island such as ‘Girne American University’, ‘Necat British college’, ‘The English school of Kyrenia’ with programmes in English. Therefore, many families choose property in this area as they are looking for the best education for their children. By local standards, Girne is a metropolis. It is even possible to get caught in traffic jams here. Girne is a harbour town with a long history. It is always a couple of degrees cooler than Iskel or Famagusta. This region is the tourist capital of the island, where people come to relax or just walk the old streets. If you prefer a quieter environment, you can look for accommodation in the suburbs of Kyrenia, where property prices are lower and the atmosphere is quieter than in the city centre.

NICOSIA

Nicosia is the capital of Northern Cyprus, which, uniquely in the whole world, is divided into 2 parts: Northern Cyprus and Southern Cyprus. It is here that Ercan Airport is located, through which you can fly to us for a free 3-day familiarisation tour so you can experience the atmosphere of Northern Cyprus. Nicosia is located in the centre of the island and is landlocked, so it is not an ideal place for leisure and travel, but rather designed for business. Offices, business centres and small industries are concentrated here. Most of the residents are locals, so for investors and people looking for a holiday by the sea, Nicosia is not an optimal choice.

GUSELYOURT

If you prefer a measured life without the hustle and bustle of tourists, then towns in the Güzelyurt area, such as Lefke and Morfu, are worth considering. Lefke has breathtakingly beautiful nature and fertile land. It also has everything you need to live comfortably with children and is ideal for those who want to live in their own home. Lefke, like other towns, has schools and kindergartens in Turkish, as well as the famous European University, which has been famous since 1990 and has many students from all over the world. Morphou, another town that is not overpopulated and is surrounded by pine forests and citrus orchards. Here you can visit the Orthodox Church of St Mamas and the Museum of Nature and Archaeology. Local kindergartens and schools are available for children, which offer additional educational programmes. Also, Morphou has playgrounds, swimming pools and leisure parks and entertainment centres.

CONCLUSION

As you can see, all the towns in Northern Cyprus have the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay, including public hospitals, private clinics, dental surgeries and supermarkets and educational facilities, but it all depends on your personal preferences. Some people come here for the sea and buy beachfront property. Others prefer a warmer climate and a quieter environment, so they choose to live in towns far from the sea.

If we summarise the above, we can describe the regions as follows: