İskele · East coast
Long Beach & the northern beaches
The longest sandy shore in the north, plus the quieter coves toward the Karpaz — beach clubs, sunbeds and warm shallow water.
All summer
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Leisure
How the island unwinds — the long beaches of the east, hikes in the Beşparmak range, marina boat trips, nightlife and family days out.
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Beşparmak
Hiking trails in the Beşparmak range
Mountain paths past Buffavento and St Hilarion castles, with sea views on both sides of the ridge — cooler and green in the mornings.
Mornings · cooler
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Girne · Marina
Marina boat trips & sunset cruises
Day boats out of Girne harbour for swimming stops, snorkelling and sunset cruises along the castle coast.
Daily · summer
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After dark
Nightlife, casinos & beach bars
The north's hotels host most of the island's casinos and late clubs; along the coast, beach bars run DJ nights through the season.
Weekends
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Karpaz
Karpaz peninsula & the wild donkeys
The wild, protected tip of the island — golden beaches, sea turtles and the famous free-roaming donkeys, a full day-trip east.
Full-day trip
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Families
Family days: aquaparks & the zoo
Resort aquaparks near Long Beach and the Güzelyurt zoo and nature park make the easy, kid-friendly days out on the island.
Weekends · all ages
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