Korkides
Korkides is a locality in Lýsi, Famagusta district. Korkides is situated nearby to the locality Tumbalar, as well as near Margarita.Places of Interest
Highlights include Sigouri Castle.
Sigouri Castle
Ruins
Sigouri Castle was a medieval castle in Cyprus of which there are no remains. Its location facilitated as a stopover for troops from Nicosia, the capital, on their way to the coastal harbours of either Famagusta or Larnaca.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sinta and Prastio.
Sinta
Village
Sinta is a village in the Famagusta District of Cyprus. It is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus. The village was recorded as early as the early 13th century in papal documents. Sinta is situated 3 km west of Korkides.
Prastio
Village
Photo: George Groutas, CC BY 2.0.
Prastio is a small village in Cyprus, 19 km west of Famagusta. De facto, it is under the control of Northern Cyprus. It is administered by the municipality of Sinta. Prastio is situated 3½ km northeast of Korkides.
Pyrga
Village
Pyrga is a village in the Famagusta District of Cyprus, located 22 west of Famagusta on the main Nicosia-Famagusta highway. It is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus. Today most of the village is used by the Turkish military as a military base. Pyrga is situated 3½ km north of Korkides.
Korkides
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Jorjidhes”
- Location: Lýsi, Famagusta district, Cyprus, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
35.15289° or 35° 9′ 10″ northLongitude
33.73081° or 33° 43′ 51″ eastElevation
24 metres (79 feet)Open location code
8G7M5P3J+58GeoNames ID
16039
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