Where is the main Famagusta border crossing ?

Geejay


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 475

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 10:30

We are meeting someone from the south tomorrow at the "main Famagusta crossing". Problem is neither of us know where it is.

Can someone please advise with directions from the direction of Nicosia.

scruffdog


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 742

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 10:54

Hi Geejay, at the main roundabout with fountains at each corner ( one way to Metahan, other to Girne, take the road to Gaza Maguza (Famagusta) dual carriage way all the way, approx 45 kilometers, you eventually come to a roundabout, take 3rd turning almost doubling back on yourself. Carry on along this new road, industrialised type area over a couple of roundabouts then it narrows carry on, over another roundabout until you come to a roundabout with small super market across from you and new plush car showroom next door, take this road (right turning off roundabout) and just carry along past gift shop on left keep going, cafe and night club bright orange on right, not far along from there. The Greek side always ask if you have booze or cigarettes, where you have come from and often search the car, dont worry they have done it every time to me.

Harold2555



Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 1139

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 11:54

Good Directions



Just to note that you actually cross into the SBA and the customs officials whilst locals work for the British government.



Harold

Bilko


Joined: 11/03/2008
Posts: 98

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 12:08

Is this crossing known as 'Black Knight'?

Arthur


Joined: 04/11/2008
Posts: 687

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 12:41

Is it just me, or are there practically zero directions in Famagusta?

Geejay


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 475

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 13:10

Thanks guys..... Here's hoping !!

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 22:36

Ive had three attepts at this one all to no avail,

Paul.

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 22:50

re msg 4



>>Black Knight<<



AKA as 4 mile crossing from the TC side / 2 mile crossing from the GC side / Strovilia GC side / Akyar TC side ;)



you DID ask ...



My instructions.. keep the city walls to your left, heading south and at a roundabout you will see a sign to Larnaca ;)))



Good luck

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 22:58

You will need it,

Paul.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
28/09/2009 23:04

Take my bazooka and blast your way through!



Richard

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
29/09/2009 08:37

Richard,

You keep using your bazooka all the time, the ammunition must cost you a fortune!!!

ismet

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
29/09/2009 12:00

scruffdogs directions are spot on; Been using the crossing for ten years, back then it was a single track road with a tiny police post. Now with the crossing as big as it is it's easy peasy.

Geejay


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 475

Message Posted:
29/09/2009 18:13

A belated thank you scruffdog. It was no problem and worked out very well.