Famagusta Walled City
The educational Famagusta trail links the walled city’s fortifications, gates and medieval monuments. The historic core is distinct from the resort areas around Ayia Napa and Protaras.
Open in Google Maps ↗Browse by interest, then open a place on the map. Confirm opening hours and access with the operator before travelling.
Shown: 18
The educational Famagusta trail links the walled city’s fortifications, gates and medieval monuments. The historic core is distinct from the resort areas around Ayia Napa and Protaras.
Open in Google Maps ↗Othello’s citadel was built under the Lusignans and strengthened by the Venetians. Its later name recalls Shakespeare’s fictional character.
Open in Google Maps ↗Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque occupies the former Latin Cathedral of Saint Nicholas. The Gothic building was converted to a mosque after the Ottoman conquest in 1571.
Open in Google Maps ↗The remains of the Venetian Palace stand in the historic centre, near the building associated with Namık Kemal’s imprisonment.
Open in Google Maps ↗The Sea Gate is one of the historic entrances of walled Famagusta, distinct from the Land Gate and Ravelin.
Open in Google Maps ↗City walls are covered in our Walled City guide.
Read the guide →Salamis preserves a major ancient city on the coast near Famagusta. Its visible remains include substantial Roman-period monuments.
Open in Google Maps ↗The monastery stands outside Famagusta, between Tuzla and the Salamis area. The church houses an icon museum, while the former monastic rooms contain archaeological displays. A separate chapel is associated with the traditional burial place of Saint Barnabas.
Glapsides is a sandy beach north of Famagusta on the eastern coast. The regional tourism source describes a long bay and shallow coastal water. Its setting makes it a beach destination rather than a stop inside the old city.
Konnos Bay lies between Cape Greco and Protaras, with a sandy beach below pine-covered slopes. The regional guide describes beach facilities and seasonal lifeguard cover.
Open in Google Maps ↗Ayia Napa harbour is a coastal landmark of the resort, distinct from the newer Ayia Napa Marina.
Open in Google Maps ↗Ayia Napa Monastery stands in the central square and is a medieval landmark of the town.
Open in Google Maps ↗The Makronissos burial site near Ayia Napa contains rock-cut tombs. It is an archaeological site separate from the adjoining beach area.
Open in Google Maps ↗Fig Tree Bay is a sandy beach in Protaras, with a promenade and nearby visitor services.
Open in Google Maps ↗The building associated with Namık Kemal’s imprisonment occupies a corner of the ruined Venetian Palace and dates in its present form from the Ottoman period.
Open in Google Maps ↗Martinengo is a bastion in the fortifications of Famagusta.
Open in Google Maps ↗Kantara is a mountain castle in the north of Cyprus, distinct from the coastal fortifications of Famagusta.
Open in Google Maps ↗Larnaka International Airport is operated by Hermes Airports. The operator maintains airport-specific public-transport information.
Open in Google Maps ↗These entries are excluded from the recommendations. Their identity or current visitor details could not be established.
Exact viewpoint and lawful public access are unconfirmed.
The name alone does not establish the precise beach entrance or current visitor access.
The exact market and address could not be established.
The church identity is ambiguous; this must not be confused with the former cathedral.