15/07/2026
Makronissos Beach, Ayia Napa Wednesday 15th July 2026. Though rewind to 52 years ago none or very little of this existed here.
Why you may ask? π€ 52 years ago on this day, a Greek Foreign Army (yes, Greek isn't Cypriot thus it's Foreign) overthrew the Government of Archbishop Makarios. This led to the first invasion of Cyprus 5 days later, followed by a second within a month. Now what led to all these events is a matter for other places, not here.
Ayia Napa and Protaras, have evolved from the occupation of Varosi (Famagusta) and Kerynia over the years.The reasons and whys and accusations belong to other places to discuss as said.π
So, whilst you holiday on the East Coast, a little bit of knowledge doesn't do any harm.