Alsancak: coastal and family life west of Kyrenia

Living in Alsancak

Alsancak sits west of Kyrenia on the coast road, close enough that town is a normal errand and far enough that the evenings are quiet. The ridge behind it means most projects look over the sea rather than at each other. The setting is green and close to nature.

There are beach clubs and a working village centre. Escape Beach is on the Alsancak shore. Behind the village, the Beşparmak range is used for hiking, birdwatching and mountain biking.

Getting there and around

Flights from Europe reach Ercan Airport (ECN) with a connection in Türkiye (Istanbul, for example). By sea, there are ferry connections from Taşucu and Mersin.

Approximate driving times from central Kyrenia, excluding traffic (OpenStreetMap route calculation):

• Escape Beach, Alsancak: 17 minutes (12.3 km)

• Lapta, further west: 21 minutes (16.0 km)

The road into Kyrenia is an easy one, which on this coast matters more than distance. Your advisor will share the route and an approximate time from the airport for the project you are considering.

Property types

Alsancak and its surroundings offer sea-view apartments, villas and new developments, some of them laid out as resorts. Sea views without living in the middle of a town are one of the reasons buyers come here. Prices vary with the project, the location and the title deed type. Current projects and their starting prices appear in the project list on this page. The title deed type is shown on every listing where it is known; where it is not, we confirm it in writing at your first meeting.

Who Alsancak suits

• Buyers who want the coast without living in a resort town.

• Families and retirees looking for a quiet, green setting.

• Those who want sea views without the bustle of a town centre.

Factor in driving to Kyrenia for anything more than groceries.