North Cyprus has over 300 days of sunshine with long dry summers from mid-May until mid-October with 11 hours of sunshine per day with temperatures reaching a minimum of 30 degrees centigrade and a sea breeze making the summer months hot but pleasant. In August the sea temperature can rise up to 30 degrees centigrade.

The winter months are December to February with a brief autumn and spring. January is the coldest month with temperatures dropping to a low of 14 degrees centigrade but there are still 6 hours of bright sunshine during the day. There is an average of 500 mm of rainfall through the winter months which is on a very low scale compared to other Mediterranean countries.

There are so many beaches in North Cyprus that cater for all, from the busy hotel beach with entertainment and water sports or discover one of the many secluded beaches that offer privacy and pure relaxation.

Here are our 5 recommended beaches in North Cyprus:

Karpas Peninsula Beach  (Golden Sands)
Our number 1 beach is at the north east of North Cyprus, the Golden Sands in the Kapaz Peninsula or the Panhandle.
The beach is one of the most spectacular beache on the whole Island. The deserted beach has stretches of golden sand and sand dunes and the sea is clear blue. There are no facilities on the beach and very rarely other people so it’s a great opportunity to relax sunbathe and listen to the sea.

Alagadi Beach
The Alagadi beach is in the perfect location with the Mediterranean at the front of you and the Five Finger Mountain behind. The beach is also known as the Turtle beach and is protected by the TRNC Government for the conservation and protection of the Caretta Caretta Turtle.Alagadi village has a variety of restaurants and the beach has one beach bar serving food and refreshments.

Acapulco Beach
The Acapulco Beach is part of the Acapulco Holiday Village which is a 5 star hotel about 6 miles to the east of Kyrenia. The beach is well looked after and is one of the most popular tourist beaches in Northern Cyprus.
There hotel offers many facilities including swimming pools and water slides. In the summer months the entertainment will have activities around the pool and beach offering a great family atmosphere.There are also water sports available and the hotel has a pool bar serving food and drinks.There is a small entrance fee into the Acapulco for use of the facilities.

Escape Beach
Through out the summer months the Escape Beach has a fantastic atmosphere. In the day there are many activities with different water sports a huge scuba diving team and volley ball. At night you can dance and drink in the open air disco. The area also has a restaurant serving day and night.There is a small entrance fee onto this beach and into the disco. The beach is west of Kyrenia.

Glapsides Public Beach
Famagusta bay in North Cyprus is just one long beach with its golden sands that stretch for miles. Glapsides Beach is voted as the best beach in Famagusta and the second best beach in North Cyprus, the first being Golden sands in Karpas.
The Glapsides Beach has a great family atmosphere and is a safe place to snorkel. The beach offers all water facilities and the hire of sun beds and umbrellas.There is a restaurant and bar serving through out the day with a resident D.J making the beach a perfect party atmosphere.