Maras beach

Maras is a beach in the southeast of Northern Cyprus. It is located right near the border with the greek area of Cyprus. This is a very cool spot, if you like abandoned objects and post apocalyptic views. This is a town with high-rise hotels - since 1974 being self destroyed and overgrown with grass, trees and other wild vegetation. As for the beach itself, it is also beautiful, with clear water and without crowds of tourists. Visiting restricted object is possible from 8:00 to 20:00 only. Admission is free, but sunbeds are available for a reasonable fee. You can get here from Famagusta via Varosha entrance. You can walk, or rent a bike, or get by shuttle minibus. There is a beach cafe with limited choice. All payments inside the "complex" are possible only by credit card. Shore and seabed: sand. [edit]

Coordinates: 35.103063, 33.964357

Hotels [edit]

There are no hotels near Maras beach, while wild camping is prohibited. A little further to the north - in Famagusta, there is a good choice of hotels with rooms' fares ranging from US$60 to US$300 per night.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Ercan international airport (ECN). Next get by bus or hire a taxi.

When to go [edit]

The best time for a holiday on the beaches of Cyprus is a warm period from June to September.

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