Altın Kumsal · Karpaz · 📷 Michal Klajban · CC BY-SA 4.0
Castles, ancient cities, museums and beaches
Opening hours and fees of museums and archaeological sites come from the Department of Antiquities and Museums (summer season: 1 April – 31 October 2026). Confirm on site before you go.
Venetian castle by the harbour, home to one of the world's oldest known shipwrecks.
Open: 08:00–19:00 (last entry 18:00)
In winter (1 Nov – 31 Mar): 08:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00)
Full 150 TL · Student 50 TL
Free for TRNC citizens on Sundays.
Gothic abbey at the foot of the Kyrenia Mountains with views over Kyrenia.
Open: 08:00–19:00 (last entry 18:00)
In winter (1 Nov – 31 Mar): 08:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00)
Full 150 TL · Student 50 TL
Free for TRNC citizens on Sundays.
Fairy-tale castle on a mountain top with views of Kyrenia and the sea. Wear comfortable shoes — lots of steps.
Open: 09:00–18:30 (last entry 17:30)
In winter (1 Nov – 31 Mar): 09:00–16:00 (last entry 14:45)
Full 150 TL · Student 50 TL
Free for TRNC citizens on Sundays.
The heart of the town with cafés and boats; ideal for an evening walk.
Free
Municipal beach west of Kyrenia with showers, toilets and parking.
No official hours or fees are published; ask before you go.
Municipal public beach. There may be a charge for sunbeds, umbrellas or entry; ask on site for current prices.
The municipality's public beach east of Kyrenia.
No official hours or fees are published; ask before you go.
Municipal public beach. There may be a charge for sunbeds, umbrellas or entry; ask on site for current prices.
Protected natural beach where sea turtles lay their eggs.
Free
A loggerhead turtle nesting beach: please stay off the beach at night in summer and don't touch the nests.
One of the island's largest ancient cities, with a theatre, baths and columns.
Open: 08:00–19:00
In winter (1 Nov – 31 Mar): 08:00–16:30 (last entry 15:30)
Full 150 TL · Student 50 TL
Free for TRNC citizens on Sundays.
Icons and archaeological finds in a monastery near Salamis.
Open: 08:00–18:00
In winter (1 Nov – 31 Mar): 08:00–16:30 (last entry 15:30)
Full 150 TL · Student 50 TL
Free for TRNC citizens on Sundays.
A Gothic cathedral turned mosque inside the walls; the symbol of Famagusta.
Free
This is an active mosque: visit outside prayer times and dress modestly.
Sandy beach north of Famagusta on the road to Salamis.
No official hours or fees are published; ask before you go.
Municipal public beach. There may be a charge for sunbeds, umbrellas or entry; ask on site for current prices.
Sandy beach close to central Famagusta, next to closed Varosha (Maraş).
No official hours or fees are published; ask before you go.
Municipal public beach. There may be a charge for sunbeds, umbrellas or entry; ask on site for current prices.
Municipal beach south of Famagusta, near the Deryneia crossing.
No official hours or fees are published; ask before you go.
Municipal public beach. There may be a charge for sunbeds, umbrellas or entry; ask on site for current prices.
Municipal beach close to town and easy to reach.
No official hours or fees are published; ask before you go.
Municipal public beach. There may be a charge for sunbeds, umbrellas or entry; ask on site for current prices.
Two municipal beach points on the reopened shore of Varosha.
No official hours or fees are published; ask before you go.
Municipal public beach. There may be a charge for sunbeds, umbrellas or entry; ask on site for current prices.
Wide, quiet sandy beach on the Salamis road, with the holiday village's restaurant and showers.
No official hours or fees are published; ask before you go.
Not a municipal beach but run by a business. There may be a charge for entry, sunbeds or umbrellas; ask on site.
Seaside town left empty since 1974; part of it has been open to visitors since 2020. Explore its abandoned hotels and streets by bike.
Free
No cars inside; rent a bike, scooter or golf cart at the entrance. Entering buildings is forbidden and dangerous, drones are banned. Visiting hours (from unofficial sources): 1 Apr–31 Aug 08:00–19:30, 1 Sep–31 Oct 08:00–18:00, 1 Nov–31 Mar 08:00–17:00. Check before you go.
Venetian castle inside the walls, linked to Shakespeare's Othello.
Currently closed to visitors
Mountain castle at the entrance of Karpaz, overlooking two seas.
Open: 10:00–15:30
Closed at weekends and on public holidays
In winter (1 Nov – 31 Mar): 10:00–15:30 (last entry 14:45)
Full 100 TL · Student 50 TL
Free for TRNC citizens on Sundays.
Kilometres of sand in İskele; shallow water, good for families with children.
No official hours or fees are published; ask before you go.
Municipal public beach. There may be a charge for sunbeds, umbrellas or entry; ask on site for current prices.
İskele Municipality's public beach and green area near Kalecik.
No official hours or fees are published; ask before you go.
Municipal public beach. There may be a charge for sunbeds, umbrellas or entry; ask on site for current prices.
Long, unspoilt beach at the tip of the Karpaz peninsula.
No official hours or fees are published; ask before you go.
Seaside monastery near Cape Apostolos Andreas in Karpaz.
No official hours or fees are published; ask before you go.
The largest mosque of walled Nicosia, originally a Gothic cathedral.
Free
This is an active mosque: visit outside prayer times and dress modestly.
Ottoman caravanserai with cafés and craft shops around its courtyard.
Free
Former Mevlevi dervish lodge near the Kyrenia Gate.
Open: 08:00–15:30
Closed at weekends and on public holidays
In winter (1 Nov – 31 Mar): 08:00–15:30 (last entry 15:00)
Full 100 TL · Student 50 TL
Free for TRNC citizens on Sundays.
Archaeology and nature collections next to St. Mamas Church.
Open: 08:00–18:00
In winter (1 Nov – 31 Mar): 08:00–15:30 (last entry 14:30)
Full 150 TL · Student 50 TL
Free for TRNC citizens on Sundays.
Quiet public beach of Lefke Municipality surrounded by greenery.
No official hours or fees are published; ask before you go.
Municipal public beach. There may be a charge for sunbeds, umbrellas or entry; ask on site for current prices.
Ancient city near Gemikonağı with a mosaic basilica and a theatre.
Open: 08:00–18:00
In winter (1 Nov – 31 Mar): 08:00–15:30 (last entry 14:30)
Full 150 TL · Student 50 TL
Free for TRNC citizens on Sundays.
Ruins of an ancient palace on a hilltop with sea views.
Open: 08:00–18:00
In winter (1 Nov – 31 Mar): 08:00–15:30 (last entry 14:30)
Full 100 TL · Student 50 TL
Free for TRNC citizens on Sundays.
Museum about the mining history of the region.
Open: 08:00–15:30
Closed at weekends and on public holidays
In winter (1 Nov – 31 Mar): 08:00–15:30 (last entry 15:00)
Full 100 TL · Student 50 TL
Free for TRNC citizens on Sundays.
