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Famagusta
Posted: Sun 19 Jul 2015 12:39 pm
by Gazza1959
Hi
My wife and I will be visiting Catalkoy for two weeks late August.
We are looking to visit Famagusta possibly staying overnight there.
Just wondered if there are any buses that run from Girne and if so how long does the journey take.
Would also gladly take on board any advice regards Famagusta
Many Thanks in advance
Gary
Re: Famagusta
Posted: Sun 19 Jul 2015 4:02 pm
by eastendjoker
ive used the air/con dolmus from in front of the roundabout i believe its kombos that run it , good value trip .
Re: Famagusta
Posted: Sun 19 Jul 2015 4:34 pm
by woodspeckie
You can get the Dolmus opposite the car park in Girne just before the Colony Hotel usually the drivers are shouting out for passengers they fill the bus then go, takes just over 1hr.
A nice town inside the city walls if you like walking you can walk round the walls of the city, I find 1 day is enough there quieter than Girne a few shops lots of nice cafes and historical ruins. If you drive you could hire a car easy to get there and you could then travel around outside the walls.
Re: Famagusta
Posted: Sun 19 Jul 2015 6:26 pm
by ozankoys
It would be a shame to go to Famagusta & not see Salamis so if at all possible hire a car for a few days. The drive east along the coast road is quite spectacular then you could come back the very boring Lefkosa way.
Re: Famagusta
Posted: Sun 19 Jul 2015 6:58 pm
by Bertie
If you are going to Famagusta, you must go and visit Salamis, it is a must see for the area.
Re: Famagusta
Posted: Sun 19 Jul 2015 7:04 pm
by silverfir
Salamis is great, but can you stand the heat in August? It's tough!
Re: Famagusta
Posted: Sun 19 Jul 2015 8:42 pm
by Panchocat
If you are staying in Çatalköy you can book your ticket in advance and the dolmus will pick you up on the way through. They picked my sister in Law up from Happy Valley.
Re: Famagusta
Posted: Mon 20 Jul 2015 7:08 am
by Gazza1959
Thank you for taking time to reply very much appreciated
looking forward to the two week stay shortly
will definately be paying Famagusta a visit though.
Re: Famagusta
Posted: Mon 20 Jul 2015 1:26 pm
by dippersgirl
Go to 'Petek' and have lunch or snack and or coffee. It's a very curious and interesting place right by the big venetian wall and lion
Re: Famagusta
Posted: Mon 20 Jul 2015 1:28 pm
by dippersgirl
Re: Famagusta
Posted: Mon 20 Jul 2015 2:16 pm
by woodspeckie
dippersgirl wrote:Go to 'Petek' and have lunch or snack and or coffee. It's a very curious and interesting place right by the big venetian wall and lion
A Turkish friend took us here it was outstanding service and the food was delicious.
Re: Famagusta
Posted: Mon 20 Jul 2015 10:23 pm
by Gazza1959
Looks like " Peteks " will be getting a visit
Cheers for the info