Coastal region in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was reopened to public after 47 years last October
More than 200,000 tourists have visited Maras in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) since the coastal region was partially reopened to the public in 2020.
Maras, or Varosha in Greek, had virtually become a ghost town as it remained cut off from the world for some 47 years.
A portion of the region – just about 3.5% of the total area – has been reopened since last October, with people welcome to visit between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily.
Municipal authorities of Gazimagusa, which includes the coastal Maras area, have made arrangements for visitors, such as refreshment kiosks and bike rental points.
Sunbeds and umbrellas have also been placed along the two main beaches, while multiple social events are also regularly organized.
Maras was abandoned after a 1984 UN Security Council resolution saying that only its original inhabitants can…