Most Liveable Villages and Comparisons with the South

[Sharker]

We are looking at moving North over the border and would like some recommendations on the best villages near Kyrenia. I remember years ago visiting a friend in a superb village in the mountains and then later finding out she discovered the winters there never saw the sun and it was depressingly cold and dark. We both enjoy light houses, plenty of sun coming in, so not in the shadow of a mountain on the wrong side. (I am yet to work out which side is apparently the wrong side!)

I would really appreciate any suggestions. We are hoping for a long term rental house with a garden, some privacy, low traffic (for the safety of our cats) and within 15 minutes of the beach if that is feasible.

My husband travels often to Malta and the best flight is Emirates out of Larnaca so realistically we want to be closer rather than further away to airport access. (This rules out Farmagusta as it makes the journey a tad too long.)

I wouldn't mind your comments regarding the two sides of the border. Personally I have found the Northern Cypriots a happier bunch and the animal cruelty less prevalent than in the South. They are just two of my observations.

Lastly, down South here, there are hundreds of houses for rent and sale. Knock down prices with few buyers or would-be tenants. Is it quite the opposite up North?

[SKYBLUESAM]

Esentepe, without a doubt, lovely sea views, mountains to the rear, Quiet, lovely restaurants and we might have that place you are looking for!
e-mail nudger@ayza.net

[Panchocat]

Catalkoy, near the beach, extensive facilities and has a very efficient local services provider in Catalkoy Beladeysi.

[Deniz1]

All the best people live in Catalkoy

[philyesil]

I think you would benefit by moving to the North, as many items are now cheaper than the South.
Would you consider a village house in the Eco village of Baglikoy which is West of Kyrenia in the unspoilt and largely undiscovered area close to the foothills of the Trodos mountains.
I have a two bedroom village house (hanay) which has been sympathetically restored using traditional materials, there is no traffic and noise, the sea is just a short distance down the mountain and the beaches are usually just for you, with no one else swimming.
You could have a long lease and pay just £150 per month rent, that is about half of the cost in and around Kyrenia. If you need any more information, you can contact me on philyesil@gmail.com or via mobile on +90 533 8630426
Photos available on request.

[tomsteel]

Would endorse Esentepe/Bahceli region, but they must clean the rubbish off the beaches and encourage the 'locals' not to litter after beach use.

[terry2366]

Try esentepe excellent village so much around it and great for pets our dogs and cats love it they spend all the day outside in the countryside..have pm,d you