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Larry & Mary’s Mediterranean Dream Getaway ($110K!)

by Kat Kalashian
Sep 10, 2026
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Exterior view to Lala Mustafa Pasa mosque. Formerly St. Nicholas Cathedral in the old town of Famagusta, Northern Cyprus

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This story unfolds on the West Coast of Northern Cyprus, where Larry and Mary returned to see the progress of their frontline Mediterranean apartment…

They purchased their pre-construction unit and began building last year.

Now, what had started as a vision shared through architectural plans, digital renders, Zoom meetings, and email conversations has started to become a real home by the sea.

This is when building a property overseas stops feeling abstract…

The West Coast: A Different Side Of Northern Cyprus

Before visiting the apartment, Larry and Mary stopped at the sales office, overlooking both the coastline and the wider project area.

From that first view, they were reminded instantly of why they chose this stretch of coastline for their new home over all the others the world has to offer. And they aren’t the only ones—this is increasingly a highly sought-after region for expats and investors from across the globe.

Team members wearing safety helmets during a beachfront project site visit, posing with the ocean in the background.

The landscape here is open, quiet, and unspoiled. Unlike heavily developed Mediterranean havens where the coastline has already become crowded and expensive, this coast still carries a sense of natural calm. The sea, the breeze, the slower pace, and the panoramic ocean views create an atmosphere that you just can’t get through photos alone—you have to see it to believe it.

Cyprus offers Mediterranean beauty… but with a more accessible lifestyle and property market compared to many coastal regions in Spain, Portugal, Southern France, or Italy.

From Floorplans To A Real Mediterranean Home

As Larry and Mary looked toward their apartment, their excitement was clear.

At the start, a property purchase like this exists only as a floorplan…

Months later, standing in front of the building turns that paper dream into a reality. Their apartment had finally reached a stage where their future home could be imagined in real life.

And it’s clear even at this stage of the construction: a beachfront apartment here offers more than a gorgeous view. It creates a routine shaped by morning walks along the coastline, fresh Mediterranean air, access to wellness-focused spaces, and a calmer rhythm that has disappeared in busier cities.

Visitors touring a beachfront residence, admiring panoramic ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Life By The Sea

The apartment’s location is closely connected to one of the project’s most important lifestyle features: a specialized wellness center. Positioned just steps from the sea, the concept is designed around long-term comfort, wellbeing, movement, relaxation, and quality of life.

The center supports a day-to-day lifestyle where health and wellness facilities, assisted home care, coastal walks, sea views, and resort-style amenities are just part of life, not something to be figured out or sought from afar. 

Northern Cyprus’ West Coast offers a peaceful, wide-open way of experiencing the Mediterranean, with a calm, laid-back rhythm that you just don’t get any more from the traditional Med hotspots. Here, life revolves around morning beach strolls, ocean views, and a closer connection to nature. Time slows down here… life is more balanced.

Visitors enjoying a vibrant sunset from a beachfront property balcony overlooking the ocean.

Why Move To Cyprus?

Moving to Cyprus (or anywhere) always starts with the same list of practical questions: 

  • Cost of living 
  • Property value 
  • Health care access 
  • Climate
  • Community 
  • Residency options
  • Long-term lifestyle quality 

And Northern Cyprus answers each of these questions with a combination of affordability, classic Mediterranean lifestyle, and a rapidly appreciating international property market.

Relocating across the Atlantic might seem like a major logistical challenge—and it’s certainly not one to be taken for granted—but traveling from the U.S. to Northern Cyprus is remarkably straightforward. With seamless, top-tier connections via Istanbul on Turkish Airlines, reaching this Mediterranean paradise is both easy and comfortable.

In established coastal markets, a modern sea-view apartment with resort facilities and on-site wellness amenities would demand an entry price of at least double the average in Northern Cyprus—if not more.

But here, selected coastal regions still offer a window of opportunity…

Buyers can secure homes close to the Mediterranean—or directly on it—while the area continues to develop… that is to say, before prices mature.

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A Region Shaped By Nature, History, And Slower Living

After touring their apartment, Larry and Mary relaxed and refreshed themselves at a nearby restaurant, just down the beach from their soon-to-be new home.

Sipping a cocktail on the beach, the conversation naturally moved beyond property and investment, and the island itself became part of the story…

Cyprus carries a deep cultural history shaped by ancient civilizations, archaeological sites, coastal settlements, and centuries of Mediterranean influence.

This history adds depth to everyday life. The island is not just a sunny location… it’s a place with character, history, memory, and cultural richness influenced by all the major civilizations of this region.

Property Values On The West Coast Of Northern Cyprus

One of the strongest reasons international buyers are paying attention to the West Coast is the balance between lifestyle and value.

In major Mediterranean destinations, beachfront property with modern amenities has become increasingly costly. Prices in many parts of Spain, Portugal, Southern France, and Italy have moved beyond the reach of many lifestyle investors.

Northern Cyprus offers a different picture. Modern resort-style developments, sea views, wellness facilities, and walking-distance access to the coastline are still affordable.

But it won’t last forever…  as international awareness grows, Cyprus’ market will appreciate.

In other words, buying here right now is not just a lifestyle decision but a promising long-term investment.

The quality of life and potential capital appreciation make a purchase here an easy decision, and as infrastructure, demand, and international recognition develop, prices will only rise.

More Than A Beachfront Apartment

Larry and Mary’s visit illustrates how the decision to buy here is never based on one factor alone…

The apartment matters, but so does the coastline…

The view matters, but so does the feeling of the region…

The investment value matters, but so does the idea of waking up to a fantasy-scape as you look out your window to the new life you’ve adopted…

With wellness and medical care at the heart of the project, this property does something unique in blending home, leisure, and wellness—all just steps from the ocean. 

This combination appeals to so many for different reasons. Be you a retiree, lifestyle buyer, remote professional, or investor, there’s something here to appeal.

Cyprus’ West Coast In 2026

The West Coast of the island is especially suited to buyers who want a quieter alternative to more developed Mediterranean towns, while still having access to modern property standards and resort-style facilities.

This isn’t just changing your address… This is choosing a slower pace, a wide-open landscape, and an unbroken connection to the sea.

Larry and Mary’s return to the West Coast was more than a construction visit. It was a reminder of why they fell in love with this island in the first place.

The opportunity here is not only to purchase property, it’s about securing a beachfront place in the Mediterranean region before it becomes fully discovered.

Bonne route,

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Kat Kalashian

Kat Kalashian has grown up around the world, living in the United States, Ireland, France, and Panama, and has traveled extensively in her few years. Growing up as a young expat she is familiar with the trials and tribulations of an overseas move and the adjustments that must be made in every new destination. After living in Panama for seven years, she and her husband relocated back to Paris, France, in 2018 where they now live full-time with their American-born cat, Panamanian-born dog, and two French-born daughters. She's now been living in Paris for over 10 cumulative years, and enjoys being able to explore France and the rest of Europe at every opportunity. As head of Live And Invest Overseas’ European Division, she is Editorial Director of Europe Uncovered, a monthly subscription service, MCs the Europe based Live And Invest Conferences, and scouts out new locations for coverage on the Continent.

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