


Paralimni, The traditional town of Paralimni is the largest town inthe free Famagusta district, located approximately 40minutes drive from Larnaca airport. Its town square hasmany good shops including Marks & Spencer,restaurants, cafes, bars and three churches, the oldestof which houses a museum. Just beyond the square arebeautiful gardens and fountains with an open airtheatre. Retaining much of its old charm with local crafts,souvenir shops and picturesque narrow streets, it is notunusual to come across fishermen quietly mending theirnets in the shade of the vine-covered courtyards. Aregular bus service runs along the coast from Paralimnito Protaras and then on to Ayia Napa.