One area which has seen a significant rise in popularity over the last 15 years or so is Esentepe, an area around 30 minutes east of Girne (Kyrenia).  Esentepe, (meaning windy hill), probably dates back to the Byzantine era when the village was first established, so is full of history too. If you’re looking to invest in North Cyprus property then Esentepe is a place which will always tempt property investors. 

Whilst Esentepe has a traditional village centre, located in the mountainside, a lot of this regions residential areas are based along the coastal areas.  Although only a short drive to the centre of Girne, Esentepe offers a laid back environment in which to live, which is all the more favourable with residences being developed close to the sea, offering a real Mediterranean lifestyle, whilst still retaining its rural and peaceful charm.

Esentepe, as an investment area in North Cyprus, offers some wonderful scenery, with a coastline featuring some of the best sandy beaches in North Cyprus and small, private sandy inlets and coves.  If you are looking to relocate to North Cyprus, or even purchase your own holiday home in North Cyprus, which you may then choose to put onto the rental market, Esentepe is always a popular location.

It is also an ideal location for those looking to base themselves close to the ever-popular and exclusive Korineum Golf & Beach Resort, which offers a championship standard 18-hole course with top class facilities and amenities.  To add to that, Esentepe is also well known due to its yearly attraction for Loggerhead and Green Turtles who come to nest on its beaches.

If that’s not enough the areas surrounding Esentepe are wonderful.  Alevkaya, in the mountain, is a forest station, with botanical herbarium and picnic area areas, offering fantastic views.  Some fantastic ruins of churches and monasteries from the 12th and 15th centuries also make it a very historically rich area too.

We hope that this has given you some insight into why Esentepe in North Cyprus is a very popular place to live and holiday!  For whatever purpose you have for your North Cyprus property, this area remains a very attractive opportunity to investors.

Kensington Cyprus, which has been involved in the property development business for over 20 years has several projects located in Esentepe, with varying investment opportunities.  Investors can choose from properties featuring 1-bedroom lock up and leave apartments at our Olive Grove project, or stylish 2-bedroom apartments at Karpasia Elite, both projects with communal pools and off-road parking with short walks to the local beaches.

For those wishing to invest in bigger properties in North Cyprus, Kensingtons Karpasia by the Sea Luxury Villas project is a popular choice for those looking at perhaps a more permanent relocation residence.  Set within a short walk from the local beach, these executive style villas, in both modern and traditional designs are a class above and look the part too.  Investors can choose from 3 bedroom villas to 8 bedrooms, with private pools and finished with superior quality.