Famagusta (Ammochostos) District
The town of Ammochostos (Famagusta) is in the zone occupied by the Turks, but much of what was once Ammochostos (Famagusta) District lies across the divide. There are excellent and comfortable hotels and hotel apartments of all categories. The whole of this area is very fertile, with many of the vegetable crops grown for export. To the southeast of Famagusta is an area famous for golden sand beaches ideal for children. Ayia Napa is very popular and has become a major clubbing resort. Other attractions in the area include traditional bouzouki and Cypriot dancing shows, a Dinosaur Park and Waterworld with the biggest wave pool in Europe, watersports and rock jumping. Cruises and boat trips can also be taken from the harbour, which is over looked by a 16th-century Venetian monastery. Around Cape Greco the coastline becomes indented with rocky coves and small sandy beaches, ideal for snorkelling, explorations by boat and picnics. Fig Tree Bay, Flamingo Bay and Pernera beaches are among the most popular, each with cafés and beach bars; there is also an aquarium at Protaras. Inland, the little town of Paralimni also provides entertainment for the tourist with restaurants, discotheques and cafés.
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