Maras Beach (Varosha Reopened Section)
📍 4X37+8R2, Gazimağusa 99450
⭐ 4.8 / 5.0
The reopened beach section of Maraş (Varosha) offers a unique swimming and sunbathing experience on what was once one of the most famous resort beaches in the Mediterranean. After decades of closure, sections of this sandy beach — which fronted the grand hotels of 1970s Varosha — have been reopened for public access. The fine golden sand and clear waters remain as inviting as ever, now with the surreal backdrop of the abandoned resort buildings.
Basic beach facilities have been installed in the reopened section, including sunbed rental and a seasonal refreshment kiosk. The beach is supervised and maintained, providing a safe and clean swimming environment. Swimming here carries a profound historical resonance, as the abandoned hotel facades visible from the water serve as a constant reminder of the area's dramatic past.
Key facts: Reopened historic beach · Fine golden sand · Clear Mediterranean waters · Backdrop of abandoned Varosha hotels · Basic facilities · Supervised beach · Historically significant swimming
Basic beach facilities have been installed in the reopened section, including sunbed rental and a seasonal refreshment kiosk. The beach is supervised and maintained, providing a safe and clean swimming environment. Swimming here carries a profound historical resonance, as the abandoned hotel facades visible from the water serve as a constant reminder of the area's dramatic past.
Key facts: Reopened historic beach · Fine golden sand · Clear Mediterranean waters · Backdrop of abandoned Varosha hotels · Basic facilities · Supervised beach · Historically significant swimming
