Golden Beach: a practical note for İskele

North Cyprus's most famous wild beach. Long gold sand, clear water, minimal build-up. Camp or day trip: start early in summer heat.

Golden Beach (locally Nangomi), near the tip of the Karpaz Peninsula, is North Cyprus's most famous wild beach. With its golden sand stretching for kilometres, clear water and almost untouched, undeveloped nature, it is considered the island's most pristine shore. It is also an important nesting site for sea turtles.

Along the road to the beach you are likely to meet the wild donkeys of Karpaz. Shade and facilities are limited, so bring an umbrella, water and snacks, and stock up on fuel and supplies beforehand. For campers and day-trippers it offers a calm escape alone with nature.

What to see

• Kilometres of golden sand
• Untouched, wild nature
• Turtle nesting site
• Wild donkeys along the way
• Camping and day-trip escape

How to get there

In İskele, Golden Beach is easiest with car hire or a short taxi. Map and hours: Golden Beach.

Small notes

• Stock fuel/food before the tip.
• Little shade: umbrella or tent.
• Wild donkeys may approach cars: don't feed.

Dinner: restaurants. Other stops: Cyprus guide. A place to stay: housing.