Famagusta District district, Cyprus

Places to visit near Avgórou

Avgórou is a town in Famagusta District district, Cyprus, home to about 4,177 people. Within 50 km by road there are 213 places to visit — 70 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 40 beaches & coast and 9 museums. The must-see places are Nissi Beach (16 km), Nestorian Church of St. George the Exiler (17 km) and Venetian Palace (17 km).

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Avgórou, Cyprus
Avgórou, Famagusta District district, Cyprus. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Avgórou at a glance

Location
Famagusta District district, Cyprus
Population
about 4,177
Coordinates
35.0361° N, 33.8392° E
Places within 50 km
213 (34 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Avgórou

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Forts & heritage near Avgórou

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Avgórou. The closest is Μνημείο Απελευθέρωσης & Πεσόντων (1 km); the best-known is Nestorian Church of St. George the Exiler (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Avgórou

44 churches within 100 km of Avgórou. The closest is Holy Monastery of Saint Kendeas Avgorou (4 km); the best-known is Church of St. George of the Latins (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Avgórou

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Avgórou. The closest is Cape Pyla (13 km); the best-known is Nissi Beach (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Avgórou

18 museums within 100 km of Avgórou. The closest is Namik Kemal Prison and Museum Dungeon (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Avgórou

14 caves within 100 km of Avgórou. The closest is Saint Kendeas Cave (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Avgórou

10 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Avgórou. The closest is Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque - St. Nicholas's Cathedral (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Avgórou

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Avgórou
  2. 16 km Nissi Beach · beach
  3. 19 km Venetian Palace · palace, Gazimağusa District
  4. 1 km Namik Kemal Prison and Museum Dungeon · museum, Gazimağusa District
  5. 1 km Famagusta Within the Walls · heritage site, Gazimağusa District
  6. 1 km Nestorian Church of St. George the Exiler · heritage site, Gazimağusa District
  7. 17 km Back to Avgórou

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Avgórou by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7088Μνημείο Απελευθέρωσης & Πεσόντων (1 km)
    Churches3344Holy Monastery of Saint Kendeas Avgorou (4 km)
    Beaches & coast4041Cape Pyla (13 km)
    Museums918Namik Kemal Prison and Museum Dungeon (17 km)
    Caves1414Saint Kendeas Cave (4 km)
    Other attractions1112The Big Potato (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs410Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque - St. Nicholas's Cathedral (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs910Achna Dam (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints67Fanos Hill Peak (22 km)
    Buddhist sites66Ganchvor Sourp Asdvadzadzin (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Liopetri National Forest Park (11 km)
    Parks23WaterWorld (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Büyük Ada (18 km)
    Treks01European Walking Route E4, Cyprus, Main Route (53 km)
    Waterfalls11Şelale (48 km)

    Avgórou: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Avgórou?

    Nissi Beach (beach, about 16 km), Nestorian Church of St. George the Exiler (heritage site, about 17 km), Venetian Palace (palace, about 17 km), Namik Kemal Prison and Museum Dungeon (museum, about 17 km), Famagusta Within the Walls (heritage site, about 17 km), Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque - St. Nicholas's Cathedral (mosque, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Avgórou?

    213 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 40 beaches & coast, 9 museums, 14 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Avgórou?

    Μνημείο Απελευθέρωσης & Πεσόντων, about 1 km by road; Monument Κρίκων (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Avgórou?

    Holy Monastery of Saint Kendeas Avgorou, about 4 km by road; Panagia Asprovouniotissa Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Avgórou?

    Cape Pyla, about 13 km by road; Ayia Thekla Beach (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Avgórou?

    Start in Avgórou, visit Nissi Beach, then Venetian Palace, then Namik Kemal Prison and Museum Dungeon, then Famagusta Within the Walls, then Nestorian Church of St. George the Exiler, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Avgórou?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Avgórou

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Avgórou’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Avgórou on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.