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Derýneia

Ammochostos, Cyprus · Europe

About Derýneia

Derýneia is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Frénaros, 15km from Cape Greco National Forest Park.

Derýneia is a town located in Ammochostos, Cyprus. With a population of 6,229, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Derýneia sits in Cyprus, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Famagusta time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Derýneia to your route.

About Derýneia

Deryneia (Greek: Δερύνεια; Turkish: Derinya) is a large village in the island of Cyprus. It is located on the east side of the island, 2 km (1 mi) south of the city of Famagusta. The population of the village is 5,758 (October 2011 census) and it consists of a municipality since 1994. The current mayor is Andros

Read more Karayiannis. Since the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, around 75% of the village terrain is in Northern Cyprus. The village is 12 kilometers from the famous resort of Ayia Napa. The "Ghost Town" of 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 Deryneia is famous for its strawberries and holds a biennial strawberry festival at the football ground of Anagennisi Deryneia on the Dherynia to Sotira road.

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Where is Derýneia located?

Derýneia is located in Ammochostos, Cyprus, Europe. The coordinates are 35.0648 latitude, 33.9608 longitude.

What is the population of Derýneia?

Derýneia has a population of approximately 6,229 people, making it a town in Cyprus.

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Quick Information

Population
6,229
Continent
Europe
Country
Cyprus
Region
Ammochostos
Timezone
Asia/Famagusta
Coordinates
35.0648, 33.9608

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Cyprus

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Derýneia

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Nissi Beach

Sandy bay with a shallow sandbar to a small islet at Ayia Napa, one of Cyprus's most visited beaches, with paid parking.

9 km · about 15 min drive

national park

Cape Greco National Forest Park

Rocky headland at Cyprus's southeast tip with sea caves, natural arches and a coastal road loop from Ayia Napa to Protaras.

15 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Larnaca Salt Lake

Seasonal salt lake beside Larnaca airport that hosts flamingos in winter, ringed by a road and the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Derýneia.

Paralímni

🇨🇾 Cyprus

3 km awayPop. 11,836

Frénaros

🇨🇾 Cyprus

4 km awayPop. 3,450

Famagusta

🇨🇾 Cyprus

7 km awayPop. 42,526

Liopétri

🇨🇾 Cyprus

9 km awayPop. 4,005

Acherítou

🇨🇾 Cyprus

10 km awayPop. 1,721

Ayia Napa

🇨🇾 Cyprus

10 km awayPop. 4,717

Protaras

🇨🇾 Cyprus

11 km awayPop. 20,230

Avgórou

🇨🇾 Cyprus

12 km awayPop. 4,921

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