Golden Sands Beach known locally as Turtles Beach, is known as the island's most beautiful beach, and is referred to as the birth place of Aphrodite (Venus), the goddess of love and beauty in mythology.
At the beginning of beach there is an information sign “Nude sunbather can be seen beyond this point” The clean and golden sand stretches for near on 1.5km & the sea is crystal clear.
The main beach area near the cafe is textile and the nudist zone is on the far right end of the beach about 300 meters away from the main entry to the beach where there is a huge sand dune. There you can shed your clothes comfortably as none of the locals or families bother to walk there and you hardly encounter other people.
This beach is very suitable area for first time naturists, because it is very quiet. This place is paradise for naturists, you can swim, sunbathe au natural without any disruption. Be watchful of the caretta turtles which visit the beach to lay eggs, hence the local name given to this beach.
Good to Know
- Beach Type Beaches and Coves
- Facilities Adjacent to Golden Sands is a bar/café and basic accommodation.
- Nudist Status Tolerated / Clothing Optional
- Ease of Access There is a purpose built wooden path taking you across the sand to the beach.
Getting There
- Town / County / State Karpaz, Famagusta, Cyprus.
- Zip / Postal Code 5000
- Directions To reach Golden Sands Beach in Karpaz;From Girne to Karpaz the village road pretty good. Just be careful for speed the trap along the road. The last 12-15 km is dirty road, so drive slow. During the road you can google maps or navigator or just follow Karpaz/Dipkarpaz road sign. Last 12-15km you can easily see Burhan’s Bungalow or Teko’s Bungalows signs. Free parking available at both places. Park your car and follow beach sign.
Coordinates
- Latitude 35.641079
- Longitude 34.54401
- Sea Level (In Meters) 1