Tourism in Northern Cyprus

Tourists arrivals by country (As of the end of 2012):[1] Turkey, UK and other northern European countries are the source of most tourist arrivals.

[3] The number of tourists visiting Northern Cyprus: January–August 2003: 286,901;[2] January–August 2006: 380,000,; 2010: 437,723[4] Although there are two airports in Northern Cyprus, the Ercan Airport and Geçitkale Airport, neither have been recognized due to the ongoing disputes involving the political status and recognition of Northern Cyprus.

All international flights are done via Turkey by public and private airline companies.

[5] Annual Tourism Revenues: As of 2012 December: 700 million USD Number of night stays: 2003: 1.3 million 2012: 2.7 million Touristic bed capacity: (2013 March) 19.867 Number of touristic establishments: (2013 March) 145 (Kyrenia: 99).

The total number of hotels is 84; Bungalov establishments: 33[1][6] Marina tourism also developed in recent years; many international yacht voyagers come to Northern Cyprus every year.

Kyrenia (Girne) is one of the main tourist resorts in Northern Cyprus. Tourism is one of the dominant sectors of the Northern Cyprus' economy.
Beach near Mehmetcik , İskele District .
Topographic map of Northern Cyprus with the Kyrenia Mountains to the North and the Karpaz Peninsula to the east
Kaya Artemis Hotel in Bafra Tourism Region
Golden Beach at Karpaz Peninsula , at sunset. The sandy beaches are often used as habitats for green turtles .
Escape Beach Club in Karavas (Alsancak), Kyrenia .
Panoramic view of the Kyrenia Harbour, with the Venetian era Kyrenia Castle on the far left, and the Kyrenia Mountains in the background.
Panoramic view of the Güzelyurt District , and the Morphou Bay .