Beaches
Glapsides Beach: a practical note for Gazimağusa
Famagusta's popular sandy stretch
Near the city, wide sand and shallow water. Lifeguards and cafés in season. Busy with locals on summer weekends.
Glapsides Beach, close to Famagusta city centre, is one of the area's popular beaches thanks to its wide sand and shallow, clear water. The shallow entry suits families with children; cafés and sunbeds are available in season.
As it lies on the same route as ancient Salamis, history and the sea fit easily into one day. It fills with locals on summer weekends, so arriving early helps with parking and a good spot. Wind can pick up in the late afternoon.
What to see
- Wide sand and shallow, clear sea
- Family-friendly shallow entry
- Same-day route with Salamis
- Seasonal cafés and sunbeds
How to get there
In Gazimağusa, Glapsides Beach is easiest with car hire or a short taxi. Map and hours: Glapsides Beach.
Small notes
- On the same route as Salamis.
- Arrive early for parking.
- Wind can rise late afternoon.
Dinner: restaurants. Other stops: Cyprus guide. A place to stay: housing.
Where is Glapsides Beach?
Gazimağusa, Glapsides. Map: guide page.
Do I need a car?
Town-centre stops work with a taxi. Hills and Karpaz are easier with hire. Both are on Gurgura: taxi, rental.