Paralimni is situated a little way inland, within the Famagusta District. Since the Turkish occupation of Northern Cyprus, it has increased in size and status, due to the migration of many refugees fleeing from the North. Many of the people who work in the tourist industry of Protaras and Ayia Napa live in Paralimni, which is the now temporary administrative centre of the Famagusta District and the biggest municipality of the Greek Cypriot controlled area of the district. It has become what it seems a small capital city of the non-occupied Famagusta area.

 

Paralimni is just a few minutes’ drive or bus ride from the apartment and is a pleasant place to spend some time, with its churches, leafy park, town square and shops, cafes and restaurants.