The "Ghost Town" of Varosha can be clearly viewed from the roof of the Cultural Centre, as can the craters from shells fired during the invasion in the field opposite.

But it turns out the archaeological sites and monuments in the occupied area and the buffer zone that the history of Deryneia is much greater.

Simos Menardos and Mr J. Goodwin in his book,[1] argue that settlers settled there, perhaps after the Trojan War, the ancient city that was Gerineia near Pylos, Peloponnese and was the capital of the Kingdom of the famous and prudent King Nestor, which Homer calls GERINION, came from Gerinia.

Although the consequences of the Turkish invasion hindered the progress and development of the area both economically as commercially and in tourism area, however due to the progressiveness and industriousness of its inhabitants and the efforts of individual Local Authorities and organized the municipality became possible to develop Dherynia in a great level .

Residents of the City are farmers or are employed in the tourism industry of Agia Napa and Protaras, trade, processing and crafts.

The Athletic Association "Anagennisi (Renaissance)" founded in 1920 ranks among the historic clubs in Cyprus, maintains football and volleyball teams for men and women.

Despite the difficulties with the occupation and semi-occupation of Deryneia, progress and growth led to the upgrading of local government.

Today despite the occupation and the loss of 70% of the region following the tragic events of 1974, Deryneia is still by far the first in the cultivation and production of strawberries in Cyprus, both in quantity and in quality.

Organized entire municipality operate booths at the festival featuring food and drinks, and guests are able to enjoy the spectacular fireworks and throwing lavish artistic program .