Once a popular beach destination for stars like Brigitte Bardot, the resort town of Varosha was abandoned during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. Inhabitants never returned to the beach-side resort, which stands just two miles away from the … Read More
Cyprus
Nicosia International Airport – Cyprus
Nicosia International Airport was a busy, successful airport from the time it opened in the 1930 until it was abandoned in 1974, due to—you guessed it—the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. In the past 40+ years, planes have turned to rust … Read More
Nissi Beach – Ayia Napa – Cyprus
The sandy beach stretches for 500m and the waters are clean enough for the beach to have been awarded blue flag designation. The beach which runs the length of its own cove, takes its name from the small islet (Nissi – Νησί in … Read More
Varosha – Famagusta – Cyprus
Varosha is a quarter south of the Cypriot city of Famagusta. It is located within Northern Cyprus. Prior to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, it was the modern tourist area of Famagusta. Its inhabitants fled during the invasion, and it … Read More