Famagusta Attractions
Although most of Famagusta is inaccessible since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, sections in the free areas are well-worth visiting.
These sections, including Ayia Napa and Protaras, are most famous as summer resorts, with beautiful beaches and active night-life.
These sections, including Ayia Napa and Protaras, are most famous as summer resorts, with beautiful beaches and active night-life.
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Famagusta - Cape Greco
Between Agia Napa and Protaras, on the most southeast point of the island, is Cape Greco.
You can travel to the top of the cape on a newly paved road. The peak affords spectacular views of the coast and the Mediterranean Sea.
It is also possible to swim among the caves at the bottom of the cape. The spot is very popular with deep-sea fishermen, scuba divers and snorklers.
You can travel to the top of the cape on a newly paved road. The peak affords spectacular views of the coast and the Mediterranean Sea.
It is also possible to swim among the caves at the bottom of the cape. The spot is very popular with deep-sea fishermen, scuba divers and snorklers.
Frenaros, Cyprus
The village of Frenaros has two small Byzantine churches, Agios Andronikos and the Archangelos Michail that date back to the 12th century. The church of Agia Marina has some interesting frescoes painted by different artists.
Liopetri, Cyprus
Liopetri or Potamos Liopetriou is a picturesque fishing refuge. Nearby are the remains of a Venetian Watch Tower. The French poet Arthur Rimbaud worked in this area in the 1880s.
There is a 16th century church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a 15th century church of Agios Andronikos, with an octagonal dome and murals. Liopetri is a potato growing village and still carries on the traditional craft of basket-making.
There is a 16th century church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a 15th century church of Agios Andronikos, with an octagonal dome and murals. Liopetri is a potato growing village and still carries on the traditional craft of basket-making.
Sotira, Cyprus
At Sotira there is a partly ruined church of Agios Mamas, which was built in the 12th and rebuilt in the 16th century. Most of the surviving frescoes date from then. About 15km to the west is the church of Agios Georgios, an early Christian basilica.
