Nature
Karpaz National Park: a practical note for İskele
Wildlife, donkeys, endless coast
Protected tip of the island. Wild donkeys, birds and unspoilt coast. Best explored slowly by car.
Karpaz National Park is a protected natural area covering the long peninsula reaching to the island's north-east. With its unspoilt shores, rich vegetation and migratory birds it is ecologically very valuable, but its most famous residents are the wild donkeys that roam the area freely.
The best way to explore the park is a slow, careful drive. It is important not to feed the donkeys, to pack out your rubbish and to respect nature. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for both weather and scenery; summer calls for air conditioning and plenty of water.
What to see
- Free-roaming wild donkeys
- Unspoilt shores and nature
- Migratory birds and rich vegetation
- Slow driving-exploration routes
How to get there
In İskele, Karpaz National Park is easiest with car hire or a short taxi. Map and hours: Karpaz National Park.
Small notes
- Don't feed animals; watch the road.
- Pack out your rubbish.
- Summer needs A/C and lots of water.
Dinner: restaurants. Other stops: Cyprus guide. A place to stay: housing.
Where is Karpaz National Park?
İskele, Karpaz. Map: guide page.
Do I need a car?
Town-centre stops work with a taxi. Hills and Karpaz are easier with hire. Both are on Gurgura: taxi, rental.