Area comparison
Kyrenia vs Bellapais: where to buy
As of 14 October 2026, 17:54 (KKTC / UTC+3): Kyrenia or Bellapais? Kyrenia: The main resort town and property hub of the north coast. Bellapais: Hillside village above Kyrenia around a Gothic abbey. By road, Kyrenia is 42 km from Ercan Airport and 1 km from Kyrenia Old Harbour; Bellapais is 45 km and 5 km. Distances are approximate road figures from the sources below.
Kyrenia is the harbour town itself; Bellapais is the hillside village 5 km above it, built around a Gothic abbey and favoured for villas with sea and mountain views. Bellapais has no coastline of its own but sits 1 km from The English School of Kyrenia, with the same hospital, harbour and airport a few minutes further by road (Ercan 45 km against 42 km). Choosing between a coastal and a hillside position? See Waterfront vs hillside property in North Cyprus.
| Kyrenia | Bellapais | |
|---|---|---|
| Character | The main resort town and property hub of the north coast, with a historic harbour, hotels, restaurants and the densest concentration of apartments and services in the TRNC. | Hillside village above Kyrenia around a Gothic abbey, favoured for villas with sea and mountain views and quick access to town. |
| Coastline | Rocky town shoreline with small beaches at Karakum and Escape/Alsancak strip to the west; sandy beaches are a short drive away. | No direct coastline; Kyrenia and Karakum shore about 5 km downhill. |
| Golf | Korineum Golf & Country Club (Esentepe), about 22 km / 25 min east. | Korineum Golf & Country Club (Esentepe), about 20 km / 25 min. |
| Marina | Kyrenia Old Harbour and Kyrenia Marina (Delta Marina, Karsiyaka, ~20 km west). | Kyrenia Old Harbour, about 5 km. |
| Nearest private hospital | Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Hospital (Karakum) — 3 km · 8 min | Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Hospital (Karakum) — 5 km · 12 min |
| Nearest international school | The English School of Kyrenia (Bellapais) — 5 km · 12 min | The English School of Kyrenia (Bellapais) — 1 km · 3 min |
| Ercan International Airport | 42 km · 40 min | 45 km · 45 min |
| Kyrenia Port / Old Harbour | 1 km · 3 min | 5 km · 12 min |
| Famagusta Port | 78 km · 70 min | 80 km · 75 min |
Access at a glance
- Kyrenia is closer to Ercan International Airport (42 km) than Bellapais (45 km).
- Kyrenia is closer to Kyrenia Port / Old Harbour (1 km) than Bellapais (5 km).
- Kyrenia is closer to Famagusta Port (78 km) than Bellapais (80 km).
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: Kyrenia · Bellapais · Related service: Private Acquisition
Asking prices in the index
| Area | Type | Median €/m² | IQR | n | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrenia | Apartment | €1,610 | €1,410–€2,340 | 11 | |
| Kyrenia | Villa | €2,260 | €1,870–€2,640 | 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, Kyrenia or Bellapais?
Kyrenia is closer to Ercan International Airport (42 km) than Bellapais (45 km).
Which is closer to a private hospital, Kyrenia or Bellapais?
Kyrenia: Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Hospital (Karakum) is about 3 km away. Bellapais: Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Hospital (Karakum) is about 5 km away.
Which is closer to an international school, Kyrenia or Bellapais?
Bellapais: The English School of Kyrenia (Bellapais) is about 1 km away. Kyrenia: The English School of Kyrenia (Bellapais) is about 5 km away.
Which is closer to Kyrenia Port, Kyrenia or Bellapais?
Kyrenia is closer to Kyrenia Port / Old Harbour (1 km) than Bellapais (5 km).
Should I buy in Kyrenia or Bellapais?
It depends on how you will use the property. Kyrenia 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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