Cyprus' Ghost Town of Varosha Open to Visitors Despite Outcry - GreekReporter.com

The once popular tourist destination and vibrant resort town of Varosha in Cyprus has been a ghost town for half a century. Now, it has once again become a source of debate between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. This comes almost fifty years after the Turkish invasion of the island. In its peak days during the 1970s, Varosha was a true playground for the rich and famous who wanted to explore the Eastern Mediterranean. It was dotted with luxurious hotels and …