Before the invasion this area was buzzing with life. A holiday resort destination which was also booming with growth. The population was 39000 before the invasion and there were some 700000 tourists every year. During 1970 until 1974, many Hollywood stars and European actors and other celebrities would come to Varosi for their holidays.
The main road started from the port of Famagusta, passed all the way through Varosi and through to the other end. It passes all the famous hotels like King George Hotel, Asterias Hotel and even Argo Hotel which was known to be Elizabeth Taylor’s favourite hotel.