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Alsancak

Alsancak

Alsancak is a large village situated on the hillside, yet still reasonably close to the coast. It has a national park with walking and running paths which is a great place for a relaxed morning walk. Its also has an amazing vineyard, popular among expats as well as locals, for wine tastings and tours. Winemaking has a long history in Cyprus with the traditional Cypriot wine commandaria served at the wedding of King Richard the Lionheart and Berengaria of Navarre

Many ex-pats love this traditional village due to the green surroundings and well-developed infrastructure. It's 15 minutes from Kyrenia but has great facilities including English school and supermarkets, as well as hotels and restaurants. There are several beautiful beaches to visit. The most popular beach is the Escape Beach Club, which offers lots of entertainment, water sports, music, restaurant and bar.

There are other beaches near to the Merit Crystal Cove Hotel and the twin hotels, Merit Premium & Casino Hotel and the Merit Royal. The Alsancak Folk Dance festival takes place in July.

Distances from Alsancak:
Kyrenia - 16 mins
Ercan - 55 mins
Larnaca - 90 mins

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