Area comparison
Esentepe vs Bellapais: where to buy
As of 14 October 2026, 17:54 (KKTC / UTC+3): Esentepe or Bellapais? Esentepe: Coastal village east of Kyrenia built around the Korineum golf resort. Bellapais: Hillside village above Kyrenia around a Gothic abbey. By road, Esentepe is 50 km from Ercan Airport and 22 km from Kyrenia Old Harbour; Bellapais is 45 km and 5 km. Distances are approximate road figures from the sources below.
Esentepe is a coastal golf village 22 km east of Kyrenia, home to Korineum's 18-hole course, with beach clubs and large newer villa and apartment developments; Bellapais is the hillside village 5 km above Kyrenia around its abbey, with sea and mountain views and no coastline of its own. Bellapais is 1 km from The English School of Kyrenia and 5 km from the Karakum hospital; from Esentepe both are about 20 km, and Ercan is 50 km against 45 km.
| Esentepe | Bellapais | |
|---|---|---|
| Character | Coastal village east of Kyrenia built around the Korineum golf resort, with large newer villa and apartment developments aimed at overseas buyers. | Hillside village above Kyrenia around a Gothic abbey, favoured for villas with sea and mountain views and quick access to town. |
| Coastline | Mixed rocky and sandy shoreline with several beach clubs; quieter than the Kyrenia strip. | No direct coastline; Kyrenia and Karakum shore about 5 km downhill. |
| Golf | Korineum Golf & Country Club is in Esentepe itself (the TRNC's only 18-hole course). | Korineum Golf & Country Club (Esentepe), about 20 km / 25 min. |
| Marina | Kyrenia Old Harbour, about 22 km west. | Kyrenia Old Harbour, about 5 km. |
| Nearest private hospital | Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Hospital (Karakum) — 19 km · 22 min | Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Hospital (Karakum) — 5 km · 12 min |
| Nearest international school | The English School of Kyrenia (Bellapais) — 20 km · 25 min | The English School of Kyrenia (Bellapais) — 1 km · 3 min |
| Ercan International Airport | 50 km · 50 min | 45 km · 45 min |
| Kyrenia Port / Old Harbour | 22 km · 26 min | 5 km · 12 min |
| Famagusta Port | 80 km · 75 min | 80 km · 75 min |
Access at a glance
- Bellapais is closer to Ercan International Airport (45 km) than Esentepe (50 km).
- Bellapais is closer to Kyrenia Port / Old Harbour (5 km) than Esentepe (22 km).
- Both are about 80 km from Famagusta Port.
Distances and driving times are approximate, by road, in normal traffic, from public sources listed on each area page.
Sources for the area data
Last verified: . Distances are approximate, by road.
Area pages: Esentepe · Bellapais · Related service: Private Acquisition
Asking prices in the index
| Area | Type | Median €/m² | IQR | n | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esentepe | Apartment | €2,620 | €2,310–€3,480 | 10 | |
| Esentepe | Villa | €2,240 | €1,900–€3,230 | 12 | |
| Bellapais | Villa | €3,880 | €2,520–€4,250 | 11 |
Asking prices from a dated portal sample, not completed sales. Method, limits and CSV: Price per m² index.
Questions buyers ask
Which is closer to Ercan Airport, Esentepe or Bellapais?
Bellapais is closer to Ercan International Airport (45 km) than Esentepe (50 km).
Which is closer to a private hospital, Esentepe or Bellapais?
Bellapais: Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Hospital (Karakum) is about 5 km away. Esentepe: Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Hospital (Karakum) is about 19 km away.
Which is closer to an international school, Esentepe or Bellapais?
Bellapais: The English School of Kyrenia (Bellapais) is about 1 km away. Esentepe: The English School of Kyrenia (Bellapais) is about 20 km away.
Which is closer to Kyrenia Port, Esentepe or Bellapais?
Bellapais is closer to Kyrenia Port / Old Harbour (5 km) than Esentepe (22 km).
Should I buy in Esentepe or Bellapais?
It depends on how you will use the property. Esentepe and Bellapais differ in character, coastline and access; the table on this page sets out the facts, and a private consultation with Northea matches them to your brief, budget and title preference. Northea does not publish price forecasts.
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