Famagusta.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
15/06/2008 23:14

Hi all,

Just spent a week in beautiful northern cyprus and fortunate to meet up with a great couple one of which posts on here (10 pints tats) I have been to Northern Cyprus before but never visited Famagusta.Although i have seen pictures of the no mans land before,which where kindly sent by Erkan.I never expected to feel as emotional as i did when i stood on the beach and looked accross at the miles of emptyness.



It was a very moving moment and really took me aback.To think that this particular area has been stagnant for 34 years is very hard for me to comprehend what a travesty it is that this area cannot be flattened to the ground and opened up again.The moment that i stepped on the beach and looked accross will stay with me for the rest of my life,

Regards,

a very sombre Paul.

PtePike



Joined: 20/05/2008
Posts: 2334

Message Posted:
15/06/2008 23:26

Paul,



It's when you get behind the wire that it really blows you away. ;)



More on this subject at:



groups.msn.com/ReturntoVaroshaFamagustaCyprus/

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
15/06/2008 23:53

i can't agree more paul , it had the same affect on me the first time i saw it

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
16/06/2008 00:12

No ones going to win against this one

pilgrim



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Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
16/06/2008 00:14

apologies answer on wrong thread.

pilgrim



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Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
16/06/2008 00:23

Was taken there by developers on my first day in TRNC five years ago, still facinates and focuses the mind on the enormity of the divide between the sides.

Biker



Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
16/06/2008 14:25

PtePike

Now it is clear where you are coming from all along.

Hot Hornet


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 343

Message Posted:
16/06/2008 14:29

but who would really want to see it see opened, and then tonnes of concrete poured to make yet more hotels - surely that is what will happen should the borders come tumbling?

think of all that undisturbed wildlife and ecological splendour around there - if they had any sense it would be kept as a haven for nature - yeah right!

Zuhre


Joined: 25/05/2008
Posts: 72

Message Posted:
16/06/2008 14:32

I'm with HH on this one. keep NC as it is, tranquil peaceful, beautiful and unspoilt.

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1895

Message Posted:
16/06/2008 15:52

Totally in favour of a haven for wildlife, but something would have to be done with the buildings as they wouldnt be safe,

Regards,

Paul.

PtePike



Joined: 20/05/2008
Posts: 2334

Message Posted:
16/06/2008 20:01

Newlad/Dodger,



I wouldn't say too many of the buildings in Maras are any less safe than some of the off-plan stuff people are buying in the TRNC.

PtePike



Joined: 20/05/2008
Posts: 2334

Message Posted:
16/06/2008 20:03

BIKER: "PtePike. Now it is clear where you are coming from all along."



No, I don't live in or come from Maras. Eh?

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
16/06/2008 21:54

Pte/Pike unable to get on that vorosha thread you posted is it correct,

Paul.

denali2007


Joined: 04/01/2008
Posts: 111

Message Posted:
17/06/2008 09:24

We have only managed 1 visit to Famagusta since we bought our apartment, so have only seen parts of the old town. We sat outside a lovely restaurant across from the beautiful old church and had a delicious meal. Can anyone give us directions to the areas you are talking about, or indeed tell us if it is better to go on an organised trip? Thanks.

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1895

Message Posted:
17/06/2008 10:20

Denali,

Head for the Palm beach hotel which is on the square.next to it you will see an arrow and sign saying Beach Bar follow the directions and you will find yourself on the beach.Turn to your right and you will see the no mans land that has not changed for 34 years,

Regards,

Paul.

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
17/06/2008 10:30

Word of warning. Do not take photographs of the ruined hotels!



They are technically a military area and one could find oneself being quizzed in Famagusta Police Station and having their camera consfiscated.



Lem

denali2007


Joined: 04/01/2008
Posts: 111

Message Posted:
17/06/2008 14:21

Many thanks - it will be on our list as a definite visit for our next trip in October.

mairs


Joined: 16/07/2008
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
16/07/2008 09:13

Hi all

I've been coming to Cyprus since 1984 and last year bought a tiny house in the old city of Famagusta. I was coming these hols but my father collapsed and and is still gravely ill, so don't know when I can come next. I hope September. Anyway it's such a fab, wonderful island - I can't wait to actually make a real life there again as I did when I taught in Nicosia for a year. Yes Varosha is sad. It's beautiful to swim there though. Nice to meet you all!

flash


Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
24/07/2008 12:28

hi paul did you stay at LBC if so is it a timeshare do you need a car olso can you give me some more info on the resort ect thanks flash

HER INDOORS



Joined: 14/12/2007
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
24/07/2008 17:38

Try this link for LBC - http://www.longbeachclub.net/cyprus/

It looks as if it's been spruced up a bit,because it was closed when we were there last year. Terri

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
24/07/2008 20:23

Flash,

No we stayed at the Pia Bella.Dont know of any time shares in the area though,

Paul.

pilgrim



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Message Posted:
24/07/2008 22:26

Long beach was Time share

cuddles


Joined: 09/08/2008
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
10/08/2008 01:42

When I tried to open a bank account at HSBC Famagusta, I was told that I was only able to open a joint account with my partner who happens to be a Turkish Cypriot, and with proof that we were buying a property there. Has anyone else experienced this?