Famagusta District

Famagusta District spreads across eastern Cyprus, encompassing numerous towns, villages, and Mediterranean coastline sections along its boundaries. The terrain varies between inland settlements, tourist-oriented coastal areas, and less developed rural sections.

The district's strategic location made it a central Mediterranean trading hub from ancient times through the Middle Ages, connecting merchants from Europe and the Middle East. This role shaped the architecture and cultural heritage still visible today.

The district is home to Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, with traditional festivals, local markets, and regional customs that show this multicultural mix in everyday life. Visitors can taste local specialties in village squares and see how both cultures share the same spaces today.

The southern part of the district connects to major highways, offering direct access to Nicosia and Larnaca through a network of well-maintained roads. A vehicle is the most practical way to explore the scattered towns and coastal areas.

Cape Greco within the district features limestone caves, natural rock formations, and Mediterranean plants in a protected nature reserve. This dramatic coastal landscape is often overlooked by visitors, though it remains easily accessible.

Location: Cyprus

Capital city: Famagusta Municipality

Reference: 04

Part of: Cyprus

Shares border with: Larnaca District, Nicosia District, Kyrenia District, Akrotiri and Dhekelia

Website: http://moi.gov.cy/moi/da/dadmin.nsf/dmlactivitiesfam_gr/dmlactivitiesfam_gr?OpenDocument

GPS coordinates: 35.04089,33.99060

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:17