Tatlısu

Cittaslow Tatlısu

Tatlısu is a region in Northern Cyprus, located 40 km east of Girne, between the Beşparmak Mountains and the Mediterranean coast. It is situated at the northwesternmost tip of the Gazimağusa district.

According to the census, the population of Tatlısu is 1459. All residents of Tatlısu are immigrants. After 1974, some Turkish Cypriots living in Southern Cyprus moved to Tatlısu, and people from various regions of Türkiye also migrated to Tatlısu.

Including agricultural lands, the area of ​​Tatlısu is 66 km². The 22 km long coastline generally consists of rocky areas, but there are also small beaches and coves in the Tatlısu region. HISTORY According to the findings of excavations carried out to date, historical artifacts dating back to the Neolithic Period, 8200 BC, have been found in the Tatlısu region. These findings indicate that the region is the oldest settlement discovered to date in Northern Cyprus.

Excavations, ongoing since 1996, have revealed that the first inhabitants of Cyprus settled in the Çiftlikdüzü region of Tatlısu approximately 10,000 years ago.

NATURE

It stands out with its panoramic sea views, sandy beaches, clean sea, and natural structure. Our 22 km long coastline is generally rocky, with small beaches and coves in places.

Vegetation: Maquis (Carob, olive, pine, cypress)

ECONOMY

Greenhouse farming, Cattle farming, Sheep farming, Carob and olive cultivation, Fishing, and Tourism. Our region is also one of the most important early season vegetable producing regions in Northern Cyprus.