karpas peninsula

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
18/06/2008 21:04

hi can anyone advise the best route to take to go and drive to the end of karpas peninsula from turtle bay esentepe? we are over for ten days from july 20 and this will be are third time in less than a year and i must see this area this time regards andrew

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
18/06/2008 21:17

Hi andy when we were there in April we tried to go along the northern coast but many roads are really not much more than tracks it could take 3hours or more to go all the way so its better so I was told to drop south and pick up a main road to travel east and then go north sorry its not in more detail but those village names confuse me

Hilltop



Joined: 28/04/2008
Posts: 636

Message Posted:
18/06/2008 21:19

From Esentepe take the coast road to the east. When you get to the T junction near Tatislu turn right and take the mountain road.



This will bring you to the Lefkosa/Iskele road near to Gecitkele. Turn left and drive to the next T junction beyond Iskele. Turn left, drive through Bogaz (stop at the harbour for a drink at the Belediye café) and keep going for the Karpaz.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
18/06/2008 21:20

sme again try buying the Bradt Travel Guide- just North Cyprus by Diana Darke it is very good

ISBN 1 84162 147 1- I think I got mine off Amazon its around 12.99 but may be on offer elsewhere.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
18/06/2008 21:25

Andy,

How are you mate.I actually did it last week without realising i was supposed to be heading for girne and missed the turning for Iskele,ercan,getikale etc and ended up looking at donkeys god knows eh,

Regards,

Paul.

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
18/06/2008 21:52

hi all ,im great paul thanks you too rocky thanks also hilltop ive got my map here and im working it out now ill let you all know how i go on thanks all . . . andrew

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
18/06/2008 21:58

Maps mate ive s*** em just follow the coast like i did.Just make sure you follow the correct one,

Paul.

Hilltop



Joined: 28/04/2008
Posts: 636

Message Posted:
18/06/2008 22:05

Sound advice for a magical mystery tour and a broken stub axle

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
19/06/2008 00:04

cant wait !

ronaldo


Joined: 14/11/2007
Posts: 372

Message Posted:
19/06/2008 00:17

Hi Andy

Not done it yet but im sure you will find a way there I am led to believe you need to go over to famagusta Bogaz then back across north to pan Handle . Or if you are more adventurous you can go by sea along the coast in a rubber Dinghy . I know someone who will lend lend you one at TBV Including the oars!

Regards Ron

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
19/06/2008 00:24

Not done it yet but some friends tell me take your time and have an overnight stay as to do it in one day is heluva long day.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
19/06/2008 12:50

hi turtle , but so well worth it !

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
19/06/2008 13:30

visit Malibu, Half way up . first rate.

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
19/06/2008 13:53

Hi andysue,



I went to the Karpaz in April with my sister and we drove from Esentepe down that coast as far as we could go, yes the roads are bad in places but your on your holidays and out for the drive and scenery and it is beautifull down this coast. Take your time and drive with care, you will eventually turn in land and then go over the mountain through the pine forest and eventually come down to the other coast. We stayed over night down at the oasis and then explored the beaches and the monastary before making our way back through Bogaz.

We are in our autumn years, so if 2 ladies past their youth can do it, I am sure you can.



The butlers wife

Hilltop



Joined: 28/04/2008
Posts: 636

Message Posted:
19/06/2008 14:28

Sorry Paul, but I have to disagree re Malibu. It should be excellent, as it is in a first class position. On our one and only visit we found the beach filthy and were well overcharged at the café. We made the point to the staff and received a shrug of the shoulders. friends report similar experiences.



I will never understand why one of the few real assets the TRNC has (the beaches) are in such poor condition.

briggus


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 161

Message Posted:
19/06/2008 14:30

Try Karpazinfo website for some information on the area.

andysue


Joined: 12/11/2007
Posts: 891

Message Posted:
19/06/2008 18:18

thanks all sounds exciting! RONALDO weres my barbecue coal tray youve had it over a week! ill take you up with the dingy sounds like it might be easier saling it ! regards all . . . . andy

accadia


Joined: 27/06/2008
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
27/06/2008 19:11

I'm visiting the Karpas Peninsula early October and was wondering if it's essential to hire a 4x4 to access a couple of the beaches, namely Ronnas Bay on the north coast and Golden Sands on the south coast.

Hot Hornet


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 343

Message Posted:
27/06/2008 19:17

peeps

i am off to Balci Plaza in Yeni Erenkoy for a few days. haven't been up there for a while, so hoping that I can still say its lovely when I get back!

will let you know how things are, and would say that you DON'T need a 4x4 at all!

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
27/06/2008 20:48

no i would also say you don't need a 4x4 we go there every time we use our villa its truely magnificient , raw and unspoilt as nature intended .

Hilltop



Joined: 28/04/2008
Posts: 636

Message Posted:
27/06/2008 23:05

You do not need a 4X4 until you need one. If one is available, why not?