Esentepe: quiet sea-view hillsides east of Kyrenia

Living in Esentepe

Esentepe stretches along the coast east of Kyrenia, below the ridge of the Beşparmak range. Wide views over both the sea and the mountains from its hillsides are what set it apart. Esentepe and Küçük Erenköy are quiet mountain villages with sea views.

Much of what stands here is recent building stock. It is quieter than Kyrenia in summer, and considerably quieter out of season. People who live here year round drive into Kyrenia for most things.

The Korineum golf course is in Esentepe. Behind Esentepe, 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.

The Korineum golf course in Esentepe is about 32 minutes by car from central Kyrenia, excluding traffic (27.3 km; OpenStreetMap route calculation). Your advisor will share the route and an approximate time from the airport for the project you are considering.

Property types

Villas are more common in Esentepe than on the west coast, and plots tend to be larger. Alongside the villa communities there are modern apartment projects, many of them laid out as resorts with shared facilities. 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.

Areas within Esentepe

This page covers Küçük Erenköy together with Esentepe; the two villages share the same quiet, sea-view hillside character.

Who Esentepe suits

• Buyers who put views, space and quiet ahead of town life.

• Those looking for a second home to use for part of the year.

• Golfers who want the sea on the same doorstep.

If you plan to live here all year, factor in driving to Kyrenia for most things.