Paralimni

Paralimni () is a town in the Famagusta District of Cyprus. The town's population in 2011 was 15,000. Since the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, it has increased in size and status, primarily due to refugees fleeing from Northern Cyprus. It is the main commuter town for people working in the tourist sectors of nearby Ayia Napa and Protaras. It is also the temporary administrative centre of the Famagusta District, and the largest municipality in the district under the control of the Republic of Cyprus.

professional association football club based in Paralimni, Cyprus

Protaras () is a predominantly tourist resort that falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Municipality of Paralimni in Cyprus. In ancient times, the area now known as Protaras, was home to the old city-state of Leukolla. The city had a small, safe harbour where Demetrius Poliorketes sought refuge in 306 BC, lying in wait for Ptolemy, one of the successors of Alexander the Great. In the ensuing battle, Ptolemy was defeated and fled to Egypt, leaving Cyprus briefly in Demetrius's hands. Protaras is also known as "the land of windmills" which preserves the nostalgic quality of the pas

multi-purpose stadium in Paralimni, Cyprus