Kyrenia center

Central Kyrenia Northern Cyprus | Central Kyrenia — pros for living, moving, and buying real estate

Central Kyrenia is a beautiful historical area with many attractions, cozy and well-developed infrastructure.

Real estate here is in great demand, living in the central area is prestigious and convenient.

Central Kyrenia attracts real estate buyers with its cozy streets, and many attractions, as well as the fact that there is always a high demand for rent - you can earn passive income by letting an apartment to students from Girne American University or families who come for the summer.

The only disadvantage of the central part of Kyrenia is that there are no beaches here, the coastline is occupied by the port, military installations, and the pier of the Old Town.

But this is not a problem - you just have to leave the center and drive 10-12 km to the east, and you can enjoy the purest waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

Turtles nest on one of the beaches near Kyrenia, and towards the end of the summer, you can watch the amazing process of the hatching of turtles and even help volunteers.

Infrastructure in Central Kyrenia 

The center of Kyrenia has everything to live comfortably without even leaving the area: a farmer's market, chain supermarkets, pharmacies, numerous cafes, and banks.

Near the Old Pier is the main tourist street of Kyrenia - Ziya Rızkı, where you can find numerous gift shops with souvenirs, accessories, shoes, and clothes.

The prices here are not the lowest, yet they are designed for wealthy Europeans, whereas residents prefer to go to the Dolphin AVM Girne shopping center or Girne Park for shopping. Goods of famous brands are presented.

There are several secondary schools in Central Kyrenia, and children of foreigners are willingly accepted to schools there, the main thing is that the child needs to have a residence permit.

There are also universities, the most popular is Girne American University, which has been open since 1985. The system of education in it is built according to the American model, students choose the most interesting courses for their studies. 

Medical Care in Central Kyrenia

In Central Kyrenia, you can get medical care at Kolan British Hospital or Akçiçek Hospital, both hospitals have emergency departments.

People go there with colds, food poisoning, and infections.

Clinics are well equipped, and prices for services are very affordable. Medical care is covered by insurance, although dentistry is not covered by insurance, and the prices for it are low.

Tourist Attractions in Central Kyrenia

Among the attractions that are located in the central part of Kyrenia, it is worth mentioning the Kyrenia Castle.

This is a 15th-century building located in the eastern part of the Old Harbor, it was built by the Venetians.

Inside the castle, there is a chapel built in the 12th century, as well as the Shipwreck Museum, which houses the remains of a ship dating back to the 4th century BC.

A walk through the central part of Kyrenia will not do without a visit to the Old Town - narrow medieval streets with an amazing atmosphere seem to have been transferred from the past to our present time. There are many family cafes and bars on the ground floors of the houses.

Real Estate in Central Kyrenia

Real estate in Kyrenia is represented by a huge range of houses: there are both luxury villas and apartments of different sizes and layouts.

The city is actively expanding on the outskirts, the suburbs are overgrown with new residential complexes with excellent infrastructure. There are not so many new buildings in the very center, but they exist. Apartments are rented out in a fine finish, often they are well-furnished.

In most cases, a purchase from a developer involves the possibility of installments until the end of construction.

The initial payment is usually 30-40%. Buying a property in Kyrenia gives the right to obtain a residence permit not only for the buyer but also for their family members: spouses and children.

Foreigners can also count on a mortgage. The Tolerance agency can help with its registration, as well as with the solution of other issues that arise in the process of processing a transaction.