32 Abandoned Resorts From a Bygone Era You Can Still Visit

3. Exploring the Decay of the Varosha Resort

In Cyprus, the Varosha Resort stands as a poignant symbol of conflict and abandonment. Once a bustling tourist destination in the 1970s, Varosha was deserted almost overnight during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. The resort's hotels and beaches, once teeming with life, are now frozen in time, surrounded by barbed wire and military presence. Recently, parts of Varosha have been reopened to visitors, offering a rare glimpse into a world left behind. Walking through the streets of this ghost town, one can feel the weight of history and the enduring hope for reconciliation and peace.