Crossing border on foot, where is nearest good supermarket?

eagleyemonkey


Joined: 21/03/2010
Posts: 184

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 12:44

If I cross the border into the south by foot at the Ledra crossing, where is the nearest supermarket?

decanddyl


Joined: 17/01/2009
Posts: 792

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 12:47

There is a "Supermarket" in the basement of Debenhams on Ledra Street, not sure if there is anything else near that crossing. If not you get a bus either to the Mall of Cyprus or the Engomi Mall.

eagleyemonkey


Joined: 21/03/2010
Posts: 184

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 12:54

Thanks for that, what is the name of the supermarket I should be looking out for? Any idea what number the bus is?

I know it's a lot of questions but we are not very familiar with the South yet.

decanddyl


Joined: 17/01/2009
Posts: 792

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 13:05

If you go to the end of Ledra Street and turn right and walk about 300 yards you will see the bus stops on your left. Cannot remember the number of the buses but it will cost 1 euro. Carrfoure are at both malls I mentioned, the Mall of Cyprus is a lot bigger than the one at Engomi and has Ikea next door.



There is a kiosk at the bus stops where you can ask about which bus to take, usually very helpful and I think the buses run about every half hour.

eagleyemonkey


Joined: 21/03/2010
Posts: 184

Message Posted:
03/12/2011 13:08

Oh great, thanks for that info. I will give it a go.

yrret


Joined: 17/08/2010
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Message Posted:
03/12/2011 13:15

If you are on a quick pop over to the other side, there is a small Orphanides just across at Ledra St, take first left small road, and it's about 50m around to the right, near a small church. Ideal for a few odds and sods, or just a drink/bottle of water if you don't want to be stung for Ledra St prices.

Cocklebay


Joined: 26/02/2011
Posts: 353

Message Posted:
04/12/2011 07:36

Message 6, the Orphanides that you are talking about, is first left at the Metahan crossing. Is it not!

Chris and Sue


Joined: 07/08/2008
Posts: 272

Message Posted:
04/12/2011 07:49

Mike hi,



Bus number 160 from the bus station to Cyprus mall lots of shops plus Carrefour s/market. Cost 50 cts each way or you can buy an all day ticket on the bus for any bus for 2 Euros! Bargain. Have fun exploring we did!



Sue

greenbeans


Joined: 26/08/2011
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
04/12/2011 07:56

That's great! Never thought about getting the bus before! Is it ok to bring items back across the border?



xxx

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
04/12/2011 09:47

msg 7, The Orphanides talked about is the one off Ledra Street. We only found out about it a few weeks ago and it's a good alternative to Debenhams in Ledra Street.

see this link for details http://www.orphanides.com.cy/storedetails/?s_id=40

Chris and Sue


Joined: 07/08/2008
Posts: 272

Message Posted:
04/12/2011 11:09

Hi Emma



We have no problem coming back at all. Keep to your allowance just incase!! We park in Selen oto park and cross at Lokmachie (excuse spelling!!) Although you could park on a side street.



Sue

greenbeans


Joined: 26/08/2011
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
04/12/2011 13:27

Thanks so much sue! Look forward to making a wee day trip next time hubby is off! Thanks for all your info everyone!!!



enjoy your day in! xxx