The Salamis Ruins
Just a couple of miles from the villa, you can visit the ancient Roman city of Salamis, the capital of Cyprus in 1100 BC. For more than a thousand years the Roman city of Salamis lay buried in sands which saved the site from wanton destruction in the Middle Ages and was excavated in 1882. Today, this spectacular archeological site covers an area which is one kilometre long, with a sandy beach stretching the entire length of the site. A great place for a day out!

St. Barnabas Monastery & Museum
Originally built in the 5th Century with funds provided by the Byzantine emperor, this Monastery was founded to commemorate the apostle Barnabas for his role in spreading Christianity throughout the island. Destroyed by Arab raiders in the 7th century, the present church was rebuilt in 1756 and is today a favourite place both for visitors and locals where you can see the main Monastery, the Archeology Museum and the tomb of St. Barnabas.

The Fortress Walls of Famagusta
Defending the town of Famagusta, the old fortress walls played a key part in the history of the town throughout the centuries, warding off attachers and preserving the riches and wealth of the city. Today, you can walk the city walls and see the marks which history left from attacks such as the 100,000 cannon balls believed to have been fired from the artillery of the Ottoman Turks, who besieged the city in 1571.

St. Nicholas Cathedral
Situated in the heart of the old town of Famagusta and today known as the Lala Mustafa Pasa Mosque, this imposing building dates back to the 14th century and dominates the main square in the old walled city. Its two towers can be seen from anywhere in the city, with one tower now topped with a minaret. Built between 1298 and 1326 by architects brought over from France, the original cathedral was built to mirror the Gothic style of the Rheims Cathedral in France. Later, in 1571, it was turned into a mosque and named after the Turkish leader who took the city from the Venitians.

Kantara Castle
Kantara Castlte is one of the three great Crusader castles in Northern Cyprus and is less than 30 miles from the villa. Linked back to the Crusades and King Richard the Lionheart, Kantara castle was a refuge for many  from the fighting over the centuries. The castle was abandoned in 1525 because of its remoteness but today's ruins, which date back to the 13th century can still be seen and include towers, walls and the defense outposts. A beautiful setting for a picnic!