Aug 22 2008
Salamis, North Cyprus
If you are on a holiday in North Cyprus, do visit Salamis. Salamis is a must-see place and a great place for a day out in North Cyprus. It is the most important ancient city in Cyprus. The ruins are impressive. The site is over one kilometer long lined with a sandy beach. The site of Salamis was excavated in 1882 but was stopped in 1974 so much of the ruins are still uncovered from the sand dunes.
Salamis Ruins from air, Famagusta, North Cyprus. Photo Credits: TRNC Ministry of Tourism
From the pictures below, you will see the original Roman baths remodeled by the Byzantines and the plunge pools of the caldarium (or cold room).
Salamis Ruins from helicopter, Famagusta, North Cyprus. Photo Credits: TAK News Agency
Salamis Ruins, Famagusta, North Cyprus. Photo Credits: Ersin Taser
Tip to travelers:
1. Take a hat in the summer coz there isn’t enough trees to hide you from the sun.
2. Make sure you have plenty of time coz it might take almost 5km to trudge the entire site.
3. Bring a bottle of water this is a thirst quenching adventure.
More information about Salamis can be read from cyprus44.com.
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