Varosia
Varosia (Turkish: Maraş) is a ghost town in the southern part of Famagusta, Cyprus, that stood as the city's modern resort district before the 1974 Turkish invasion emptied it of residents and left it sealed under military occupation for decades. Reopened to visitors in 2020, it offers an eerie walk through abandoned streets, with a handful of cafés and restaurants, several historic churches, and mountain views in the surrounding area.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population226
- Nearest water from center 5.1 km3.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 10 km6.4 mi
Varosia: quick answers
Where is Varosia?
Varosia is in Cyprus, about 145 km90 miles in a straight line from Paphos.
How do you get to Varosia?
The nearest airport is Lefkoniko (Geçitkale) (GEC), about 45 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Varosia?
The warmest month is August, averaging 29°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C56°F. The wettest month is December, with about 65 mm2.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Varosia?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 1 restaurant, 6 cafés and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Varosia?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ayios Dhometios, Protaras and Kaimakli.