‘Closed’ Famagusta beach now confirmed open

A stretch of beach in Famagusta which was allegedly closed by the Turkish military has now been confirmed as open to the public.

The area, which spans three kilometres and is situated between the popular Glapsides and Silver beaches near Famagusta, had allegedly been closed to the public on Monday after the Turkish military acquired a building on the beach to house soldiers.

Local authorities maintained that the beach had never been closed, but that measures had been taken to outlaw the driving of quadbikes in the area to ensure the soldiers’ safety.

However, local thinktank Magusa Inisyatifi confirmed on Wednesday morning that the beach is open with unrestricted access for the public.