Famagusta

A district in eastern Cyprus, where the beaches of Ayia Napa and Protaras are known for their clear water.

Famagusta District lies in eastern Cyprus. Because of the division after 1974, most of it, including the city of Famagusta and the abandoned Varosha quarter, is under Turkish Cypriot control in the north, while the part administered by the government in the south is mainly the area around Ayia Napa, Protaras and Paralimni. The sea here is clear and the sand fine; the Cape Greco headland is good for hiking and sea views, and Ayia Napa is known for its nightlife. In the north, the old town of Famagusta has Venetian walls and the ruins of Gothic churches. Summer is peak beach season, while spring and autumn are more comfortable. The gateway is Larnaca International Airport.

Destinations

• Karpas Peninsula
• Larnaca & Ayia Napa

Itineraries

• Northern Cyprus Coast & Karpas Peninsula – Explore the north side of the Green Line, visiting Kyrenia's ancient harbor, mountaintop castles, and the remote coast…
• Classic Cyprus Loop: West to East – Enter via Paphos and exit via Larnaca, connecting mosaic ruins, the Blue Lagoon, Troodos mountain villages, and Nicosia.
• Southern Cyprus Panoramic Slow Loop – From Akamas in the west to Cape Greco in the east, with two nights in the mountains and a relaxed stay in Nicosia.