Named after the fascinating ancient city of Salamis, The Salamis Bay Conti Resort remains one of the most established and popular beachfront resorts on the island. It’s stunningly designed pools and aqua park set in extensive grounds with a wide range of enticing facilities and accommodating staff ensures a wonderful choice for both sightseeing and leisure.
The Salamis Bay Conti Resort sits prestigiously on the eastern coast of the island against the blue Mediterranean Sea and Famagusta’s famous stretch of fine golden sands. It provides its guests with a comfortable sense of space, combined with a light and airy, peaceful atmosphere. Neutrally decorated, modern bungalows and hotel rooms enjoy beautiful views over the sea from their private terraces and balconies.
This resort is a preferred choice for couples and families seeking an active holiday due to its wide range of sports, water activities, fitness facilities and lively entertainment. There is also the opportunity to venture about and explore the surrounding area – the ancient Roman city of Salamis and the walled city of Famagusta are some of the most famous attractions on the island. When it’s time to wind down, the resort also offers total relaxation with the provision of an exquisite spa, including indoor pool, Turkish bath, sauna as well as a myriad of soothing body treatments.
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One of the huge benefits of staying at The Salamis Bay Conti Resort is the fact that it’s close to famous historical attractions and archaeological sites, just waiting to be explored. You can take a walk along the coast to the ruins of ancient Salamis, once a thriving Roman port and believed to have been the capital of Cyprus as far back as 1100 B.C. It was home to various historical groups over the course of its history, including Assyrians, Egyptians, Persians as well as the Romans. Its vast Roman gymnasium, baths, theatre, and large arched tombs and columns serve as a reminder of the magnificent cities that existed in antiquity.
The remarkable walled city is another fascinating site that we highly recommend visiting. From the resort, you can simply jump on the shuttle bus that goes into Famagusta and in only 15 minutes you will find yourself arriving at the old city of Famagusta, encircled by massive historical walls, on average 60 feet high and 30 feet thick, dating back to the mediaeval times. Even the kids can let their imagination run wild on the mere site of the Othello Tower, an interior castle that forms part of the ancient walls.
Other than these incredible ruins, there are also famous monasteries, such as St. Barnabas, and museums like the Icon Museum as well as nature reserves and mountain trails suitable for walking or biking. If you’ve hired a car, the stunning unspoiled rural, cultural, and traditional area of the Karpaz Peninsula is without fail, a definite must-see!
