Beaches of İskele and Bafra
The coastline of İskele and Bafra is one of the most popular beach regions of Northern Cyprus. Here you will find long sandy beaches, public recreation areas, beach clubs, seaside restaurants, and five-star resort hotels, many of which offer a Day Use format for guests without accommodation.
Zaia Coastal Club — a beach club on the grounds of Merit Royal Gardens, opened on 4 July 2026. Guests have access to a beach area, pool, DJ parties, a bar, and seaside relaxation areas. The admission fee is 25 USD per person.
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Lush Long Beach — a beach club in the Long Beach area with a pool, restaurant, and seaside relaxation area. Entry is by deposit system: 1 750 TL can be used to pay for food and drinks.
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Pera Mackenzie — a beach club with a pool, restaurant, bar, and a fully equipped seaside relaxation area. The admission fee is 750 TL.
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MACKENZI BAY — a restaurant with a beach area. For restaurant guests, access to the beach is free.
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Zaradise Garden — a café and picnic recreation area by the sea. The equipped part of the shore has sun loungers, a shower, and changing cabins. To the north, a calmer stretch of coastline without infrastructure begins.
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Four Seasons Restaurant offers a cabana package for seaside relaxation. The cost on weekdays is 200 EUR for a group of up to 4 people. The package includes breakfast, two soft drinks per person, water, a seasonal fruit platter, salted peanuts, ice, a cabana with sun loungers, and Wi-Fi. An additional guest is 50 EUR. Advance booking is required.
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Caesar Beach — an equipped beach area with a bar, pool, sun loungers, and access to the sea.
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Kalecik Halk Plajı — a public beach north of the main İskele beach zone. It is quieter and less crowded than Long Beach. The shore is rocky in some places, with sandy sections, and the infrastructure remains minimal.
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Mushroom Beach — a small secluded wild beach without infrastructure.
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Bafra Public Beach — a municipal equipped beach in Bafra. The cost of renting a sun lounger is 100 TL.
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Hotels with a Day Use format
THE ARKIN ISKELE HOTEL

Offers a Day Use format from 110 EUR for an adult and about 55 EUR for a child. During holiday periods, the price may increase to approximately 130 EUR and 65 EUR respectively. Guests have access to the beach, pools, and hotel facilities.
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Concorde Luxury Resort & Beach Club & Casino
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Offers a Day Use All Inclusive format from 120 EUR for an adult and from 50 EUR for a child. The price includes access to the beach, pools, and the resort complex infrastructure.
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Limak Cyprus Deluxe Hotel

Offers a Day Use All Inclusive format from 120 EUR for an adult and from 65 EUR for a child. For children under 6 years, admission may be free.
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Kaya Artemis Resort & Casino
Offers a Day Use format from 100 EUR for an adult and from 50 EUR for a child. Guests have access to the beach, pools, and the resort complex grounds.
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If you want to see several beaches in İskele in one day or continue the route toward Bafra and Karpas, it is more convenient to do it by car. You can compare rental options here: Localrent.
If you need a hotel or apartment near the sea in İskele for 1–2 nights, you can view accommodation options here: Trip.com.
If you need travel medical insurance, you can check suitable policy options here: EKTA Traveling.
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