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Cyprus: Districts, All

Overview

The island of Cyprus has six administrative districts. As these divisions existed before the separation of the country following the Turkish invasion of 1974, some of them cross the border between the Republic and northern Cyprus. In this chapter, when the districts of Famagusta, Larnaca and Nicosia are referred to, this means only the parts of those districts in the Republic. For information about the remainder of these districts and the district of Kyrenia, which is wholly in the north, see the Northern Cyprus Fact Sheet. Confusingly, the main city or town in each district has the same name as the district itself; in this feature, the name alone always refers to the district, and the capital is referred to as Nicosia city, Paphos town, etc. The Troodos mountains are mainly in Nicosia but the foothills, where most of the villages are situated, are in Limassol, which is the heading under which they’re discussed below.

Famagusta (Ammochostos)

Famagusta is a divided district, the major part of it being in northern Cyprus. However, the small part in the Republic contains three popular locations with foreign buyers.

Agia Napa

The resort of Agia Napa, a once quiet fishing village, is a busy, sophisticated tourist centre, with many luxury hotels and an exciting, if somewhat notorious, nightlife. This area is very popular with young holidaymakers, interested only in eating, drinking and getting a suntan. If you’re looking for quiet and relaxation, this isn’t the place to buy a property. It’s extremely crowded during July and August, but completely deserted in the winter. The beaches in this area are generally good, particularly Nissi Beach, which is reminiscent of the Caribbean and rated among the best in Cyprus.

Protaras & Paralimni

Nearby are the resort of Protaras and the town of Paralimni. Protaras is a highly developed tourist area, but that doesn’t detract from the beauty of its beaches, which are among the country’s best and have been awarded the EU Blue Flag. Some of the best snorkelling and diving can be found here.


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Page 1: Overview
Page 2: Larnaca (Larnaka)
Page 3: Limassol City
Page 4: Pissouri
Page 5: Paphos (Pafos)

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