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What we know about the east coast
Six pieces about the area around Sotira — written because we had the questions ourselves. Every figure is sourced, every source is listed at the end of the page with the date it was checked. Where something is uncertain, it says so.
Nature
Flamingos in Cyprus: season, sites and numbers
When and where flamingos stop over in Cyprus: season, counted numbers, the five wetlands and getting there from Sotira. Sourced, as of August 2026.
22 sources · 16 min
When to go
Best Time to Visit Cyprus: The East Coast Month by Month
Climate figures, sea temperatures and visitor statistics for Cyprus's east coast around Sotira: which month suits what, with sources, as of August 2026.
25 sources · 19 min
Nature
Beaches near Sotira: distances, Blue Flag, prices
Nine beaches from Sotira: checked distances, 2026 Blue Flag status, sunbed prices and the bus routes that actually stop there. As of 08/2026.
20 sources · 17 min
Getting there
Getting to Sotira, eastern Cyprus: flight, car, bus
Larnaca is 45.9 kilometres from Sotira, about 49 minutes by car. Flight times, car hire rules, bus fares and crossings, as of August 2026.
28 sources · 17 min
Village & Surroundings
Sotira in Cyprus: the village, its churches and the surrounding area
Sotira in Famagusta district: sourced figures on location, population, churches, Paralimni Lake, shopping and travel, as of August 2026.
26 sources · 20 min
Accommodation
Holiday apartment or hotel in Cyprus: which suits whom?
Holiday apartment or hotel in Cyprus? Documented figures on costs, VAT, portal fees and the €2.50 overnight levy. As at August 2026.
20 sources · 19 min