Tuesday, January 6, 2009

What To Do On Holiday In Famagusta

Capital of Famagusta District lying on the eastern coast of the land of Cyprus, Famagusta is a great place to go on holiday and rent holiday villas.

Located on the bay that lies between the Capes Eloea and Greco towards the Nicosia East, Famagusta is a place that possesses the very deepest of the island's harbor. If you are planning a trip, then it can be one of the most memorable ones of your entire life.

Not only can you take the guided tours, you can also go by yourself by renting a car and driving around the area. Many families come to Famagusta on holiday and rent holiday villas and holiday homes in Famagusta.
One of the major reasons why many people come here from all parts of the country and the world is the International Famagusta Culture and Arts Festival.

This spectacular event came in to existence in the year of 1995 and has been famous ever since then. It is held with a lot of fun and frolic every year with a number of dance performances and music concerts being held to entertain the visitors and the guests.Many holiday makers who come here for the festival stay in holiday villas and holiday apartments in Famagusta .

There is a magnificent amphitheatre, the roman baths, the royal tombs and the grand gymnasium that can be visited during your holiday in Famagusta. The mosaics of the place are particularly beautiful and are very popular with tourists.

You can also visit the enthralling monastery and the church that is dedicated to the revered St. Barnabas that lies just inland of Famagusta. This church has been exactly preserved since it was abandoned in the year 1976. The great collections of all the icons from 18th century are showcased here while the monastery houses a remarkable archaeological museum.

When you visit this great place, the cuisine is one thing that you should never miss. Many holiday makers rent holiday villas and self catering holiday apartments and use them as a base to explore the local area and to sample the local food. It is so because the land is famous for having its specialization in mezze, kebabs and Turkish coffee.

This coffee is very thick and has a great taste making people more. The cafe bars of Famagusta are also very well known and are ideal for long leisurely lunches and are popular with locals and holiday makers.

Famagusta has grown very popular with families going on holiday who want to rent self catering holiday accommodation. There is a great selection of holiday villas with swimming pools that are ideal to rent as family holiday homes. There are also some self catering holidays in Famagusta.

It is little wonder that many families now return to Famagusta year after year and rent self catering holiday homes. They are drawn here by the excellent sunny weather, good food and warm and friendly locals.

Andrew Gibson is MD of http://www.Directholidaybookings.co.uk .They have a great selection of holiday cottages to rent in Cornwall.

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