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Famagusta
Posted under Famagusta on Sunday, 25 October 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
Famagusta | North Cyprus
Originally called Ammochostos (hidden in the sand), the town’s origin dates from about 275BC when it was settled by people from Egypt. The population increased and the port was established as the harbour of Salamis silted up and became unusable. Called Gazimagusa by the...
D&B Cafe & Restaurant
Posted under Famagusta Restaurants on Monday, 1 February 2010 by Kelly Sheppard
The D&B restaurant is situated in Famagusta Old City, directly opposite the Lala Pasha Mosque. Traditional wooden tables and benches are available for comfortable seating outside, or for the colder months, extensive indoor seating is available to dine indoors.
The waiters provide a warm and...
Salamis
Posted under Salamis on Monday, 30 November 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
The partially excavated site of the ancient city of Salamis, has fascinated archaeologists for hundreds of years and it is the most important archaeological site on the whole of Cyprus.
Nestling on the shoreline of Famagusta Bay, the remains of this once glorious and powerful ancient city...
Transport
Posted under North Cyprus on Thursday, 5 November 2009 by Mandy Barber
Buses
Buses are normally minibuses locally know as Kombos or Dolmus. There routes mainly cover the main towns Kyrenia,Nicosia and Famagusta and larger local villages.
The buses do not normally have a schedule and normally run every 10-20 minutes along main roads and then into the...
4* Majestic Beach Hotel, Famagusta
Posted under Famagusta hotels on Thursday, 29 October 2009 by Kelly Sheppard
Majestic Beach Hotel | Famagusta
The Majestic Beach Hotel is situated on the coast of Famagusta Bay and within walking distance of a charming fishing village. This small family-run hotel is a mere 300 yards from its own, partly man-made, private beach; dipping your toes in the warm Mediterreanean...
4* Salamis Bay Hotel, Famagusta
Posted under Famagusta hotels on Thursday, 29 October 2009 by Kelly Sheppard
Salamis Bay Conti Resort | Famagusta
Having taken its name from the bay on which it sits, the Salamis Bay Conti Resort Hotel, with its own private golden Sandy beach, takes pride in being one of the larger more modern establishments on the island. Boasting a host of available facilities, such...
