The magnificent Famagusta in Cyprus attracts travelers from all over the world with its fascinating blend of ancient and modern culture. Here you can relax on the vast sandy beaches of the Mediterranean Sea, enjoy the exquisite local cuisine, and undoubtedly explore the mysterious Varosha quarter, which, closed to the public, attracts with its mystique and history.
Famagusta was and still is a symbol of luxury and eclecticism. Its long beaches and picturesque alleys, as well as its many architectural masterpieces, combine the spirit of medieval romance and modern comfort. This ghost town, as it is called, is an amazing combination of historical monuments and modern infrastructure.
To start traveling around Famagusta, you should definitely visit the city fortress. This majestic structure is impressive with its walls and unique atmosphere.
In addition, you will find many other historical treasures in Famagusta, such as the Mustafa Pasha Mosque, the former Cathedral of St Nicholas, and the Monastery of St Barnabas, which is now a museum of icons.
Famagusta’s architectural heritage is rich and varied. Here you can see the church of St George, the church of Agia Zoni. This is just a short list of attractions in Famagusta. We will introduce you to this beautiful city in more detail in our next articles.
Famagusta is a great place to discover the national Cypriot cuisine. Cypriot culinary art is a combination of unique styles and elements of Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern and European dishes.
The most popular restaurants in the historic part of the city are located around Namik Kemal Square. For example, Café D&B offers excellent kebabs and more than 10 types of pizza, Aspava restaurant’s menu features the most famous Turkish dishes, and Ginko restaurant’s chefs prepare original author’s treats and international cuisine. For a quick bite to eat, Monk’ s Inn Bistro & Bar serves more than a dozen types of sandwiches, sandwiches and desserts.
In the modern neighborhood of Famagusta, most restaurants, bars and coffee shops are concentrated on Salamis Road. The Greek restaurant Spartiatis serves the best seafood dishes, while Louloudia serves the tastiest kebab according to tourists. Ice cream and oriental sweets are the main treats at the family-run Petek restaurant. On hot days the terrace of the establishment is filled with guests, children and adults try numerous delicacies and admiring the goldfish swimming in the beautiful pool with a fountain.
One of the locals’ favorite meat dishes is musakas – a thick pate made of minced meat with potatoes and aubergines. Be sure to try stifado – beef stewed in wine sauce with spices and spices.
Besides, in any local restaurant guests will be offered a set of traditional appetizers – meze. The ritual involves serving in a certain order about 15 different meat, fish, vegetable appetizers, pates, cheese and meat cuts of different varieties. Fish meze includes several types of seafood, grilled fish and sauces that give the appetizers special flavor notes. We will cover this topic in our next articles.