Deryneia
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Dherynia is a large village in the island of Cyprus
. It is located at the east side of the island, 2 km (1 mi) south of the city of Famagusta
(Coordinates: 35°03′N 33°57′E). In 2007, the village had a population of approximately 7,500 inhabitants and it consists a municipality since 1994. Current mayor is Antreas Shiapanis. Since 1974, around 75% of the village terrain is occupied by the Turkish army, as well as the 37% of Cyprus and the whole of Famagusta town. The village is 12 kilometers from the famous resort of Ayia Napa
. The 'Ghost Town' of Famagusta
(more accurately Varosha
)can be clearly viewed from the roof of the Cultural Centre, as can the craters from shells fired during the invasion in the field opposite.
The village has agricultural land around it, and is one of the 'Kokkinochoria' (red villages) so called from the red soil. Potatoes are widely grown but the Dherynia is famous for its strawberries and holds a biennial 'Strawberry Festival' - the next due in May, 2012.
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
. It is located at the east side of the island, 2 km (1 mi) south of the city of Famagusta
Famagusta
Famagusta is a city on the east coast of Cyprus and is capital of the Famagusta District. It is located east of Nicosia, and possesses the deepest harbour of the island.-Name:...
(Coordinates: 35°03′N 33°57′E). In 2007, the village had a population of approximately 7,500 inhabitants and it consists a municipality since 1994. Current mayor is Antreas Shiapanis. Since 1974, around 75% of the village terrain is occupied by the Turkish army, as well as the 37% of Cyprus and the whole of Famagusta town. The village is 12 kilometers from the famous resort of Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa is a resort at the far eastern end of the southern coast of Cyprus, famous for its sandy beaches. In recent years, apart from being a family holiday destination, it has become a 'party capital' together with Ibiza, Rimini and Mykonos...
. The 'Ghost Town' of Famagusta
Famagusta
Famagusta is a city on the east coast of Cyprus and is capital of the Famagusta District. It is located east of Nicosia, and possesses the deepest harbour of the island.-Name:...
(more accurately Varosha
Varosha
Varosha may refer to:* The Varosha quarter in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus* The Varosha quarter in Lovech, Bulgaria* The Varosha quarter in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria* The Varosha architectural complex in Razgrad, Bulgaria...
)can be clearly viewed from the roof of the Cultural Centre, as can the craters from shells fired during the invasion in the field opposite.
The village has agricultural land around it, and is one of the 'Kokkinochoria' (red villages) so called from the red soil. Potatoes are widely grown but the Dherynia is famous for its strawberries and holds a biennial 'Strawberry Festival' - the next due in May, 2012.
Sources
- Dherynia Municipality official website