Paralimini from N Cyprus

roblyn


Joined: 21/11/2008
Posts: 144

Message Posted:
04/05/2010 09:19

Looking on the map the route to Paralimini from Esentepe appears to be via Famagusta.

is there a border crossing in Famagusta that would take me in this direction.?

Has anyone driven there? Directions would be appreciated. Thanks

gillken


Joined: 25/05/2008
Posts: 521

Message Posted:
04/05/2010 10:10

Hi

I go via Famagusta, just go straight over the roundabouts, (not literally) you will pass the University when you come to the last roundabout. You will know it by the fact on the opposite side there is a taxi rank and 2 palm trees, take that exit. Be careful there are speed cameras when you least expect them near the crossing.

corbytown


Joined: 05/08/2008
Posts: 327

Message Posted:
04/05/2010 10:29

roblyn



yes there is a border crossing there. when you cross you will be in the british soverign base camp, just drive through and when you come to a garage on your left take the 2nd left after (georges restaurant is on the corner) This is the road to paralimini, aya napa, protares etc

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
04/05/2010 10:59

Roblyn,

Ahhh thats where it is,had three attempts and still never found it,

Paul.

NCMan



Joined: 19/09/2009
Posts: 670

Message Posted:
04/05/2010 11:58

Hi GillKen

Is This Black Knight crossing point , taking you into Ayios Nicolias ?

roblyn


Joined: 21/11/2008
Posts: 144

Message Posted:
04/05/2010 13:34

Thankyou folks for the helpful info.Never been accross the border except in a taxi to and from the airport



Newlad If you can't find it I don't rate my chances. Bet you were not looking for it for the same reason as I am!!

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
04/05/2010 15:02

The mind boggles Roblyn,prey tell,

Paul.

PoppinBar


Joined: 02/04/2010
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
04/05/2010 16:46

Try going over border at Beyermadu/pyle crossing, approx 1.5km turn left at 't ' junction you go over Dhekelia airfield (it is mainly used for gliding) then turn left approx .5km you cross over motorway A3 turn right onto motorway and you will be on the road to Paralimni approx 25km.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
04/05/2010 16:53

Here we go,brings back memories,

Paul.

Hilltop



Joined: 28/04/2008
Posts: 636

Message Posted:
04/05/2010 17:45

I was in Paralimini yesterday and the place is still in chaos. The main road (April 1st Street) is being widened and repaired. The turn off the new Island that leads to Orphanides and Protaras was closed, the diversion was not great and was unsigned.



It is not a great town anyway, but the shopping is good (new frozen food shop opened up). All we need now is for Lidl to actually open.

neylandboy1


Joined: 27/02/2009
Posts: 12

Message Posted:
04/05/2010 18:19

Take the north mountain road from esentepe to gecitakali there is a petrol station on your left, turn right passed the silver mosque and turn left this takes you on to the main Famagusta-kyrenia road,where you again turn left when you get to the first big roundabout go right round to the right signposted Larnaca then straight through till you see another roundabout signposted Larnaca to the right keep straight on to Border and then follow corbytown's directions, simple eh! NB1

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
04/05/2010 18:43

Thats me lost again then,

Paul.

gillken


Joined: 25/05/2008
Posts: 521

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 00:20

No idea what it is called NCMan,



It is easy to find though no signs, so with the University on your right just go keep going straight until you see the taxi rank and palm trees.



It takes 20 mins from Farmagusta to Paralimini. The car has been checked most times so be careful. Mind on a couple of occasions the guy didn't even put his paper down lol.

roblyn


Joined: 21/11/2008
Posts: 144

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 10:08

Paul Hello,I vowed i wouldn't cross the border and spend my hard earned pennies over there.

As the old song says "I will do anything for love" Love of my pooch that is.

Paralimini has a pet shop,the only one on the island that stocks Fish4dogs. natural treats no addatives which she loves.

For her I am prepared to break my vow, attempt to complete the journey,pay the insurance,face the enemy.

All for love.



Hilltop I assume you're jesting about Lidl opening.Shame, their ribs are to die for

Lyn

NanaJan



Joined: 15/10/2009
Posts: 90

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 10:54

Lyn there are supposed to be two Lidl stores opening in the South this year and are already almost ready from what i read on Cyprus Eastern Forum postings.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 11:06

God bless you Roblyn.I would do the same for my dog.Re-"the enemy",though,i would sooner call them the misguided,

Paul.

Hilltop



Joined: 28/04/2008
Posts: 636

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 11:17

The Lidl in Paralimini has been fully built for 2 years as have a number of others around the RoC. The problem seems to be protectionism by other supermarkets.



To find Pet parade, Cross at Ay Nik as described earlier. Take the second turn after the petrol station and keep going to Frenaros. Turn left in Frenaros and keep going through Derynia and Paralimini. At the far side of Paralimini is Carrefour on your left. Pet parade is a couple of hundred metres past that on the left hand side.