Lapta help

Menace


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 93

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 09:57

I have put a couple of posts asking for help re where would be best for us to look for long term property due to the fact that we rely on local shops and bus services as we dont drive.

So what about Lapta.The main village seems to be about 2k off the main road.Do the buses run up to the village or would you have to walk down to get them?We have also seen properties advertised along the main coast road at Lapta but what is the local shopping situation like or would you,again,have to walk up to the village?

Any help much appreciated.

John

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 11:03

Yes the buses do run into Lapta village. Alsancak village is also well served with supermarkets and a good bus service.

AJ

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 12:58

As AJ says well served with Dolmus,the mini buses that pass my drive every 5 mins.I'm just off centre of Lapta,up about mile from coast road.

If I walk it's 5 mins to a Supermarket,or 2,chemist,post office,2 mins to hairdresser and barber.you can catch the dolmus through Alsancak village to a good supermarket,and a reasonable choise of restaurants.

Had home here for 6 years,retired here last September.Loving it

Mike

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 13:10

dear menace

buses do run into lapta regularly....fyi.... I have large 3 bed apartments just completed within a 5 min walk of lapta village with a bus stop within 2 mins



can rent furnished or unfurnished....contact me via stua@fsmail.net if you may be interested ( subject: Lapta )...from £280 pm ( fully ac and all white goods )

Menace


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 93

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 20:41

Thanks for the information,Lapta sounds perfect.

Stewart will be emailing you Friday.

Mikelapta,thanks for your info,I was hoping you might reply.Thought you might be best person to comment.

AJ,thanks will maybe have to look at Alsancak as well.

John

BigBen


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 150

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 20:46

Are you looking to buy or rent?

Val44


Joined: 14/11/2008
Posts: 210

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 20:51

The buses are a bit smelly though. Also a bit of a hazard.

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 20:55

Val44

Thanks for yet again bringing something positive to the board.

AJ

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 21:08

hi John anytime just ask,love to help on all matters

Mikie

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 21:12

Val,you must eat more garlic,then you cannot smell the dolmus

Val44


Joined: 14/11/2008
Posts: 210

Message Posted:
05/02/2009 21:21

Does everyone think the buses are safe?

I took the Dolmus a few times before I bought my car.

Frightening !!

The vehicles are not suitable to be used as a bus service. People trampling on your feet getting on and off. I remember ripped seats and the driver seemingly taking pleasure in pulling away before people were able to sit.

I found the experience horrific and very dangerous.

Menace


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 93

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 10:01

Bigben,looking to long term rent

Mikelapta,thanks again,might take you up on the offer.

Val44,When you have never driven and have used the bus in some very strange places around the world little things like insane drivers,road condtions more like tracks through the jungle etc are no problem....all part of the fun in fact,just have to go with the flow.

John

louthlass


Joined: 09/11/2008
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
06/02/2009 10:20

Message 12, taken the words right out of my mouth.