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Famagusta Bay ( gr, Κόλπος της Αμμοχώστου, tr, Mağusa Körfezi) is the easternmost body of water that is formed by the
Karpasia peninsula and
Protaras
Protaras (Greek: ''Πρωταράς'') is a predominantly tourist resort which comes under the administrative jurisdiction of Paralimni Municipality in Cyprus. In ancient times, where Protaras is now located, stood the old city-state of Leukolla. ...
. It is named after the city of
Famagusta, which lies almost right in the middle of the bay. The ancient city-state of
Salamis also is found on the bay, north of Famagusta. It is known for the best sandy beaches in
Cyprus
Cyprus ; tr, Kıbrıs (), officially the Republic of Cyprus,, , lit: Republic of Cyprus is an island country located south of the Anatolian Peninsula in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Its continental position is disputed; while it is ge ...
, which stretch for miles.
Bays of Cyprus
Bodies of water of Northern Cyprus
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