Varosha is a Ghost Town in Famagusta in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. I spent a few hours exploring the abandoned city on a rented bicycle.
Cyprus
I backpacked Cyprus in 2025. I visited both the southern part and northern part, visiting Larnaca, Limassol, Nicosia and Famagusta, including Varosha, the Famagusta Ghost Town and the Sovereign base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Akrotiri and Dhekelia – Sovereign Base Areas – Cyprus
Backpacking the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Walking from Larnaca Airport to the City Centre
You can save money in Cyprus by walking from the Airport to the centre of town (Larnaca)
Top 21 Sights in the Walled City of Famagusta – Northern Cyprus
Famagusta Walled City – Northern Cyprus
Top 13 Sights in Nicosia (Lefkoşa) – Northern Cyprus
Backpacking the Turkish side of the Capital of Cyprus, Lefkoşa.
Exploring the Ancient City of Salamis – Northern Cyprus
The Ancient City of Salamis is well worth a visit, in Northern Cyprus
How to get from Nicosia to Famagusta in a Turkish Dolmus
I travel by Turkish dolmus (Minibus) from Nicosia to Famagusta.
Ledra Street Border Crossing, Cyprus
Crossing from the Republic of Cyprus to the unrecognised Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus at the Ledra Street Crossing Point in Nicosia