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Since the Turkish invasion, Paralimni now houses a lot of
the Famagusta Refugees and is presently the main
administrative district for most of the surrounding
villages.
Paralimni is a five minute drive to the nearest beach, where
you can enjoy an idyllic day out in the wonderful
Mediterranean Sea lapping up the glorious sunshine.
Paralimni is a town where old and new seem to merge well
together. The largest town in the eastern southern fringe of
Cyprus, you can find everything here. This is a town with an
ever- growing culture and shops to facilitate the ever
expanding needs of the locals, from the many and varied
beautiful shops and boutiques offering very modern clothes
and Jewellery to the hardest pleasing fashion trendsetter.
There are many cafés with some being of ultra-modern design,
where you can sit outside and watch the world pass by. Or
alternatively if you want something more entertaining, you
can attend some shows at the amphitheatre in the centre of
Paralimni.
The nearest beach is within walking distance and Ayia Napa
and Protaras are a short drive away. Beautifully constructed
modern day buildings overlook the old Venetian houses and
some fascinating churches with the oldest dating back to the
13th Century. This particular church has now been made into
a museum, which houses a selection of ancient icons and
artifacts and is located in the town centre flanked by the
large Saint George Church which is used regularly for
service almost daily.
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