Activities & Things to Do
Beach clubs, water sports, fitness, and the headline sights of the Kyrenia district. All within easy reach of the villa.
Sun & Sea
Top 5 Beach Club Day Passes
While the villa has its own private pool, these beach clubs offer sandy shores, water sports, and a change of scenery when you want one.
Suna's Beach Club
Lapta. Right beside the villa area · 5 min drive
Your closest beach option. A beautiful private beach with crystal-clear water, sun loungers, and a bar. Complimentary shuttle available from Riverside Garden Resort. Relaxed atmosphere, uncrowded, stunning coastal views.
Denizkızı Hotel Beach
Alsancak. Sheltered cove bay · 10 min drive
A gorgeous sheltered cove beach at the Denizkızı Hotel, set in a natural bay with calm turquoise water. Day passes available for non-guests and include loungers, umbrellas, parking, showers, and changing rooms. One of the prettiest beach spots on the north coast.
Camelot Beach Club
Lapta · 10 min drive
A quieter alternative with excellent snorkelling, coastal views, and a viewing deck perfect for watching the sunset. Less crowded than the big resort beaches. Ideal for families who prefer peace and natural beauty.
Cratos Beach Club
Çatalköy (east of Kyrenia) · 25 min drive
Premium beach experience at the 5-star Cratos Hotel. Wooden cabanas, à la carte restaurants, a white sandy beach lagoon, and home to the famous Cage Club nightclub. The most upscale day-out option.
Acapulco Beach Club
Çatalköy (east of Kyrenia) · 30+ min drive
On the opposite side of Kyrenia from the villa. A longer drive, but worth it for a full day out with kids. The largest aqua park in Northern Cyprus, water sports, scuba diving, and an adult-only infinity pool. Over a mile of sandy beach.
Prices are approximate and may vary by season. We recommend calling ahead to confirm current rates and opening hours.
Worth a Day Out
Headline Sights
The three places everyone leaves Kyrenia having seen. Each has its own dedicated page with full background and photos.
Kyrenia Harbour
Horseshoe-shaped Old Harbour framed by a 16th-century Crusader castle. Restored carob warehouses now house waterfront restaurants. One of the most iconic spots on the north coast.
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St Hilarion Castle
A medieval fairytale fortress 732 metres above sea level. Said to have inspired Disney's Snow White castle. Three wards climb the ridge with sweeping views over Kyrenia and the Mediterranean.
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Five Finger Mountains
The 160 km Pentadaktylos range that shadows the villa. Rugged limestone peaks, hiking trails for every level, and sweeping views from coast to interior plain.
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