Since 1998, the northeastern section, including the Karpaz Peninsula, has been administered separately as the İskele District, a division not recognised by the Republic of Cyprus.

A district administration in "exile" exists on the Republic of Cyprus-controlled part of the island.

[3] Cape Greco (Italian: Capo Greco; Greek: Κάβο Γκρέκο, romanized: Kavo Greko; "Greek cape"), is a headland in the southeastern part of the district.

[citation needed] From the high points on the cliff that rests at the cape one can view out to sea.

According to local legend, it is also the home of the Ayia Napa sea monster.