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Karaman (Karmi), North Cyprus: property and living guide

Karaman (Karmi) is a hillside village in North Cyprus on the northern slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak), in the Kyrenia (Girne) municipality. The nearby Palealona and Lapatsa cemeteries date from the Early and Middle Bronze Age.

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Reviewed by: Onur Dokuzoğlu, architect · Updated: 13 November 2026

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Karaman

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From Karaman to Kyrenia

Kyrenia Castle is 10 kilometres away by road, and Google Maps estimates the drive at 28 minutes (Friday 13 November 2026 at 18.05).

Schools and hospital in Karaman

There is a state primary school in Karaoğlanoğlu (Agios Georgios); its catchment area is set by the Ministry of National Education. The Kyrenia state hospital is in the Zeytinlik neighbourhood, on Karaoğlanoğlu Caddesi.

Things to see in Karaman

Palealona and Lapatsa cemeteries, Karaman

The two cemeteries near Karaman date from the Early and Middle Bronze Age. A relief of a human figure was recorded in a tomb at Palealona. Among the finds is a vessel made in Crete, which is taken as evidence of contact with Crete at the start of the 2nd millennium BC. Some of the finds are now in New Zealand, in the University of Canterbury's collection.

Karaman village

A master's thesis written at Eastern Mediterranean University in 2015 looks at how the village's local architecture relates to the hillside.

St. Hilarion Castle (nearby)

The Department of Antiquities and Museums dates the castle's Byzantine walls to the 11th century; the castle served as a royal residence in the Lusignan period, and most of it was abandoned in the 15th century. The Department has announced that the castle will close to visitors from 30 November 2026 because of structural deterioration, with 270 days planned for the strengthening work.

The 2011 census counts Karaman (55 people) and Aşağı Karaman (675 people) separately.

The area and neighbouring places

Agencies with listings in Karaman

Frequently asked questions

How far is Karaman from Kyrenia?

Kyrenia Castle is 10 kilometres away by road.

Are Karmi and Karaman the same place?

Yes. Karmi is the village's old name; it has been called Karaman since 1976. The university's "Karmi Campus", however, is in Karaoğlanoğlu.

Is St. Hilarion Castle open?

A closure for strengthening work has been announced, starting from 30 November 2026.

Sources and check dates

Prices and listing counts come from Evlek listings. Distances and travel times come from Google Maps. Sources for everything else, and the dates they were checked, are listed below.

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