Karpas Wild Donkeys
Karpaz Eşekleri
Hundreds of wild donkeys roam freely in the national park on the eastern peninsula, often blocking roads and approaching visitors for food.
After farming became mechanized in the mid-20th century, locals released their domestic donkeys, which multiplied across the eastern part of the peninsula. Today hundreds roam freely around the Karpaz National Park, making them the peninsula's most famous residents. They often gather along the roads from Dipkarpaz to Golden Beach and to the Apostolos Andreas Monastery, approaching car windows on their own. Viewing the donkeys is free. Please do not feed them bread or other processed foods. Be careful when approaching them, as they can kick and bite. Drive slowly.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Golden Beach (Nangomi)
- Aphendrika
- Apostolos Andreas Monastery
- Cape Apostolos Andreas (Zafer Burnu)
- Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso)
- Agios Philon Church
- Ayia Trias Basilica
- Yialousa & Agios Thyrsos