Here you have a list of 7 reasons why to live in Northern Cyprus. I'll hope you enjoy reading, and I warmly welcome you to discover this real Pearl of the Mediterranean.

1. Safety

The most important thing first: regardless of any country, safety is of primary importance for both local residents and tourists. Northern Cyprus ranks third in the comparison of the lowest crime rates in Europe.

Northern Cyprus is not full of tourist masses and the people are very friendly. For example, for those of retirement age or approaching retirement age, the purchase of an apartment and a partial or even permanent move while enjoying retirement in comfort and peace is a wonderful opportunity.

2. Sunny Weather

Cyprus offers a longer summer season than any other Mediterranean country. The weather remains sunny for more than 300 days a year, which enables, for example, wonderful golf outings in January. Northern Cyprus attracts attention around the world due to the greater number of summer months.

Cyprus is the perfect island to enjoy a friendly atmosphere, sunny weather, and wonderful beaches in a positive environment for health. Cyprus can indeed be considered one of the most important holiday destinations in Europe, without North Cyprus being a tourist rush.

3. Affordable Living Costs

As North Cyprus is a country that is still developing, real estate and apartments are more affordable than in the southern part of the island or other Mediterranean countries. Real estate prices rise steadily every year, but the price level is still one of the lowest priced in the Mediterranean region.

And let's not forget other living expenses. The price level of fuel, food, restaurants or other living costs are more affordable than in comparison countries. Right now is the perfect time to buy to!

4. Beautiful, Historic Cities

You don't have to suffer in Northern Cyprus to explore beautiful places. Cyprus is one of the historical islands in the world, while offering a great number of wonderful offerings. North Cyprus has wonderful beaches, history/nightclubs, historical buildings and places, many other opportunities or activities to spend your time.

The largest cities in Northern Cyprus are:

Nicosia: This is the only divided capital in the world. Here you can visit different museums, historical places and churches.

Famagusta: Another stunning and historic city in Northern Cyprus. You can visit, for example, the royal palace built by the Venetians, the cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Othello's castle or the ruins of the nearby prehistoric city of Salamis.

Kyrenia: one of all-time favorite places on the island. This city has walls, fortresses, restaurants, casino hotels, nightlife and many other places to visit.

5. Level Of Education

Northern Cyprus is also an excellent opportunity for families with children. Almost every parent wants their children to receive a quality education. From pre-school onwards, there are international, high-quality schools in North Cyprus with different emphasis such as music.

There are also several international universities in the country with qualified faculties, whose purpose is to offer the best education in the region. More than 100,000 students from several different countries study at the international universities of North Cyprus.

6. Investment And Business Opportunities

It is also possible to start a business in Northern Cyprus. The flow of investors towards this country is increasing every year. This is a land of opportunities and offers options for starting a business.

Two main areas:

Real estate. The real estate sector of Northern Cyprus is constantly receiving increasing interest. Real estate in northern Cyprus is more affordable compared to the southern part of Cyprus or other comparable Mediterranean countries. If your purpose is to invest in apartments, buy real estate, get rental income and sell later at a nice profit. During the construction period of the new site alone, the increase in value is 40 – 60%!

Tourism. Tourism improves the economic conditions of any state. The economy of Northern Cyprus is growing rapidly as investments and interest increase. A large number of tourists visit North Cyprus every year, and the number of tourists is growing strongly - including the so-called outside of holiday periods.

If you are an apartment investor or have a business idea and know-how related to tourism, the demand is constantly growing and North Cyprus has an excellent opportunity to get good returns all year round.

7. Beautiful Nature

The nature of North Cyprus is still largely untouched, providing a wonderful setting for outdoor recreation and activities. The conifers in the mountains stay green all year round, which is why the landscapes are always beautiful to look at. The crystal-clear Mediterranean Sea and its numerous natural beaches are waiting for you to take a dip, and if you're lucky, you might even swim with protected turtles.

The northern coast of Cyprus has its own microclimate with unique plant and bird species.

Come with me and explore sunny and friendly Northern Cyprus! As I live here I'm having a good contact surface with all parties related to housing and properties. Over the years I've been involved in various projects even before launch, at the same time bringing a Nordic perspective to the implementation of the project.

And my help is not limited to the purchase of a property. I'll help to find all the necessary things you'll need in your new home, so that your you can settle down as smoothly as possible.

Welcome to an Inspection Trip with me - read more here.

With sunny wishes,

Jouni