A small paradise can be found in the Mediterranean, the beatiful island of Cyprus, the birthplace of Venus goddess of love.
On this island you will find the district of Famagusta, a place where virtues like warmth, integrity and friendship are still a way of life and ongoing expression of great civilization from its deepest roots.
The small towns of Famagusta are better known as Red Soil Villages which as the name suggests is taken from the vibrant colour of its soil.

Probably two of the most well known tourist resorts in Famagusta are Ayia Napa and Protaras. Their coastlines are considered to be the finest of all Cyprus, with their extensive golden, sandy beaches clear turquoise waters they attract the majority of tourism.

Protaras is also known as the land of the windmills, which abound and cover the area. In the centre stands the Prophet Elias which is perched on a rock more than 100 meters high, giving fantastic views of the sea.
As we move further along the coast, we find Cape Greco which is considered to be the trade mark of Ayia Napa.
A terrestrial and sub marine beauty lies in the easternmost tip of Europe, in Cape Greco. A natural paradise whose habitat is notable both for its structure and diversity.

In addition to its wide variety of species, the Ayia Napa landscape is also the area where botanical elements of the neighbouring Asian, Europe and African continents come together to create the special flora of the area.

Just a kilometer away from Protaras is Paralimni a quiet residential town, whose names translates as “settlement by the lake”. Paralimni was historically built on the shores of a shallow lake which filled with water only in the winter time.

A little further down from Paralimni is Sotira which has taken its name from a church situated in the center of the village. The church is dedicated to the transfiguration of Jesus Christ the Savior.

The name of the village of Liopetri is derived from the fact that there are no rocks there.
It is a quiet village whose residents are usually farmers or shepherds.

The area Xylofagou can be found between Famagusta and Larnaca and only five minutes from Ayia Napa. Its name is taken from the first settler called Xerophagos (dry food eater).

Located in the middle of the Red Soil Villages is Frenaros whose name is taken from Lusignan monks that lived there and were called Fremenos.
Many festivities are held here, such as folk dancing, singing and watermelon dancing.

Next to Famagusta city lies the village of Deryneia, whose original name was Yeninia. A folk art Museum can be found here as well as three Byzantine churches. History tells us there is a strong possibility that settlers arriving from Yeninia in Cyprus after the Trojan War established a settlement, naming it after their mother city.

The Cyprus Tourism Organization supervises the beaches and is responsible for protecting the interests of all tourists. All beaches in Famagusta have been awarded the EU flag for their level of cleanliness and facilities offered.

So come and bask in the magnificence of Famagusta a place once visited never forgotten.