Sunny Beach, Galip's Cove, Lapta

Lackagh


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
03/06/2008 12:21

I am going on my first trip to North Cyprus and having looked at various locations, one of my short list is Sunny Beach, Galip's Cove, Lapta.



The description on the site ( http://www.north-cyprus.com/sunny-beach/) sounds great but I cannot locate it on Google Earth and I would like to know if anyone has any knowledge of the resort and surrounding areas.



I have a few questions on it -



What is the beach like, sandy, rocky or stoney?



What choice of restaurants etc within walking distance?



Do I need a car for my full stay?



How much will a taxi be from Larnaca?



Any other advice would be helpful.



Many thanks.

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
03/06/2008 14:20

Not 100% sure this place is open? I know it usually opens just through the summer, but drove down there a few weeks back and it was all closed up still.

The beach is nice there, a nice sheltered private cove bit sandy. There is an onsite bar that used to do snacks etc.

The closest hotel is the Sempati, with bar etc. Also a couple of other bars within walking distance, JK's and Aphrodite.

A car is prob a good idea but you can walk to main road to get bus (5 min walk).

You can find Hotel Sempati on google earth and just go down bit more towards the sea!! and there is Sunny Beach!

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
03/06/2008 14:25

here are co-ordinates for Hotel Sempati

Maps.google.com/maps/ ms?msa=0&msid=115838776999669378731.00043e6a09918830a66f2&output=kml



Follow road to sea and you will see small cove with buildings and swimming pool.

Chris


Joined: 26/03/2008
Posts: 454

Message Posted:
03/06/2008 14:48

John and I stayed there two years ago, its run by Mr Erdil, very basic, but good as a base if you want to look around.

Chris

Lackagh


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
04/06/2008 10:03

Many thanks to all. I've found it on Google Earth! Are there any good restaurants in the vicinity or is it just the hotel?

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
04/06/2008 10:10

I have a few questions on it -







What is the beach like, sandy, rocky or stoney? sandy







What choice of restaurants etc within walking distance? sempati jks flippers sevkets







Do I need a car for my full stay? Yes







How much will a taxi be from Larnaca? £40 each way







Any other advice would be helpful.



I will pop down there for you and check it out at some stage over the next couple of dys and post infop for you I m 5 mins from there but mrs has car all day she works in kar hop in kyrenia on a wenesday umtill 3 pm.

maggie


Joined: 25/03/2008
Posts: 192

Message Posted:
04/06/2008 12:57

I have a two bedroom, 3 bathroom villa by Sunny Beach nice area. My cousin was at Sunny Beach a couple of days ago, the bar was open and umberellas on the beach.



Have you got anywhere to stay. I rent my villa for £300 per week if you are interested. Own pool mod cons, air con etc. Email Margaret.Hushon@kier.co.uk .

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
05/06/2008 13:44

It's a very clean place photos can be seen here



http://www.flickr.com/photos/nigeandpat/

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
05/06/2008 14:08

Great pictures Nige. You didn't look too good after swerving that dog. Glad you have retained your good looks

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
05/06/2008 14:15

ps did the dog live?

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
05/06/2008 14:21

Yes it did............... that is the second time i have come off worse for ware after swerving for a dog the last time was september 1977 on the way to hospital for the birth of my son dog ran out i smerved me and suzuki gt 250 hit brick wall at 60 mph Ouch

Lackagh


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
05/06/2008 19:47

Nige



Thank you for the pictures, I think this will convince the better half and we will be there next year for two weeks in May. I know it's a long way ahead but it pays to plan early. Once again thanks for being a great help.

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
06/06/2008 08:03

you are very welcome lackagh.



I should also add the area was also very very clean.

billbob


Joined: 14/03/2008
Posts: 122

Message Posted:
14/07/2008 12:46

Hi Guys,

I too am looking at staying in Sunny Beach with my husband and two children as it looks like our apartment is not going to be finished in time.

I have been told that it is "basic", but am just wondering how basic?! It will only really be a base as we will have a car, so as long as children will be pretty happy there it might do us. I am also not sure if to go for a bungalow or a larger apartment? Any advice would help! Cheers.

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
14/07/2008 13:05

Larger apartment.with children i would reccomend.