Area comparison
Kyrenia vs Famagusta: where to buy
As of 14 October 2026, 17:54 (KKTC / UTC+3): Kyrenia or Famagusta? Kyrenia: The main resort town and property hub of the north coast. Famagusta: Walled port city and university town (Eastern Mediterranean University) on the east coast. By road, Kyrenia is 42 km from Ercan Airport and 1 km from Kyrenia Old Harbour; Famagusta is 48 km and 78 km. Distances are approximate road figures from the sources below.
Kyrenia is the north coast's resort town and property hub around a historic harbour, 42 km from Ercan; Famagusta is a walled port and university city on the east coast, 48 km from Ercan, with a large student rental market and the Glapsides and Salamis beaches to its north. Neither has a golf course in town — Korineum at Esentepe is 22 km from Kyrenia and about 80 km from Famagusta — and the two are 78 km apart by road.
| Kyrenia | Famagusta | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Walled port city and university town (Eastern Mediterranean University) on the east coast, with a large student rental market and mid-priced apartments. |
| Coastline | Rocky town shoreline with small beaches at Karakum and Escape/Alsancak strip to the west; sandy beaches are a short drive away. | Glapsides and Salamis beaches to the north; city beach at Palm Beach beside the fenced-off Varosha district. |
| Golf | Korineum Golf & Country Club (Esentepe), about 22 km / 25 min east. | None in the city; Korineum (Esentepe) is about 80 km away. |
| Marina | Kyrenia Old Harbour and Kyrenia Marina (Delta Marina, Karsiyaka, ~20 km west). | Famagusta Port is a commercial/ferry port; no yacht marina in the city. |
| Nearest private hospital | Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Hospital (Karakum) — 3 km · 8 min | Cyprus Life Hospital (Yaşam Hastanesi), Famagusta — 3 km · 8 min |
| Nearest international school | The English School of Kyrenia (Bellapais) — 5 km · 12 min | Doğa College Famagusta (Eastern Mediterranean Doğa) — 4 km · 10 min |
| Ercan International Airport | 42 km · 40 min | 48 km · 45 min |
| Kyrenia Port / Old Harbour | 1 km · 3 min | 78 km · 70 min |
| Famagusta Port | 78 km · 70 min | 2 km · 6 min |
Access at a glance
- Kyrenia is closer to Ercan International Airport (42 km) than Famagusta (48 km).
- Kyrenia is closer to Kyrenia Port / Old Harbour (1 km) than Famagusta (78 km).
- Famagusta is closer to Famagusta Port (2 km) than Kyrenia (78 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
- northcyprusinternational.com
- kiprarent.com
- hospital.kyrenia.edu.tr
- cyprus-faq.com
- en.wikipedia.org
- carringtoncyprus.com
- northcyprusinternational.com
- iskeleguide.com
- en.wikipedia.org
Last verified: . Distances are approximate, by road.
Area pages: Kyrenia · Famagusta · 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 | |
| Famagusta | Apartment | €1,350 | €1,080–€1,870 | 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 Famagusta?
Kyrenia is closer to Ercan International Airport (42 km) than Famagusta (48 km).
Which is closer to a private hospital, Kyrenia or Famagusta?
Kyrenia: Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Hospital (Karakum) is about 3 km away. Famagusta: Cyprus Life Hospital (Yaşam Hastanesi), Famagusta is about 3 km away.
Which is closer to an international school, Kyrenia or Famagusta?
Famagusta: Doğa College Famagusta (Eastern Mediterranean Doğa) is about 4 km away. Kyrenia: The English School of Kyrenia (Bellapais) is about 5 km away.
Which is closer to Kyrenia Port, Kyrenia or Famagusta?
Kyrenia is closer to Kyrenia Port / Old Harbour (1 km) than Famagusta (78 km).
Should I buy in Kyrenia or Famagusta?
It depends on how you will use the property. Kyrenia and Famagusta 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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