Directions Please

PoshinDevon · Post by **PoshinDevon** » Tue 06 Jan 2015 6:40 pm

Hi

This year we are planning an extended stay in North Cyprus.

I am sure that some time during the stay we will want to take a drive across the south. We have often taken a transfer to/from Larnaca/Girne when we have landed in the south, each time using the Metehan crossing. However; we have never really paid any particular attention on the journey. So is there anyone out there who can give directions from Girne - Metehan - Larnaca and of course from Larnaca - Metehan - Girne.

Pretty sure it reasonably straightforward and after a couple of trips we will know the way but if any Kibkomers have directions/route written down it would be appreciated if they could pass on the details to us/

Thanks

Becker · Post by **Becker** » Tue 06 Jan 2015 7:39 pm

Posh, I am sure you will get lots of replies,if not would gladly give directions.Feel free to PM me.Becker.

ttoli · Post by **ttoli** » Tue 06 Jan 2015 8:01 pm

Leave the airport roundabout along the A3 motorway towards Lefkosa (Nicosia). In around 10km, be ready to fork left onto the A2 which is signposted to Lekosia and Larnaka (a different route into Larnaka). Stay ahead as the A2 merges with and becomes the A1. Reach the environs of Lefkosa and, soon after passing a large football stadium on the left, be ready to filter off left at Junction 3 for the B22/A9 signposted to Troodos, Strovolos and Keryneia (which is Kyrenia/Girne). Stay left on meeting the dual-carriageway, now heading west, as it skirts Lefkosa on the right. Keep straight ahead along this road, following signs to Lakatameia and Troodos, also Keryneia, which is interspersed by traffic lights and roundabouts. At the roundabout where the Troodos road turns off left, stay ahead, to Makedonitissa and Keryneia. Soon rise to a T junction, with a large Greek church over right, and turn right to Kioneli and Keryneia. Keep straight ahead at the next roundabout. Immediately past the Coca Cola factory reach traffic lights and turn left, still following signs to Kioneli and Keryneia. This long straight road leads directly to the border crossing, Metahan/Ag Demitrios. A slip road off left leads to the portacabin Greek checkpoint. Pull off before the Turkish portacabin checkpoint to purchase the mandatory car insurance required to enter the Turkish sector. The insurance cabin is clearly marked. Finally, have your passport stamped. Most people fill in a separate visa slip which is stamped instead of your passport. Slips are available at the passport window. Continue ahead and stay ahead at the roundabout. Turn left at the second roundabout towards Girne/Kyrenia. At the roundabout, with lights, turn right to the next large roundabout where a left turn leads directly to Kyrenia/Girne. Just before reaching Girne, a new by-pass leads off left to Alsancak and Lapta. At the next roundabout, stay ahead to reach the centre of Girne.

PoshinDevon · Post by **PoshinDevon** » Wed 07 Jan 2015 5:08 pm

Thanks for the reply....should have said we are based in the north so really wanted directions from Girne to Metehan and then on to Larnaca

tomsteel · Post by **tomsteel** » Wed 07 Jan 2015 5:54 pm

Leave Girne on the dual-carriageway to Lefkosa. At the roundabout at the end of the road, take the 3rd exit, continue on this road until approaching a set of traffic lights and filter left. Continue on this road until you reach a roundabout with a statue of a man on a prancing horse - take the 3rd exit. Continue along this road, through traffic lit roundabout (2nd exit) and you'll arrive at the Metahan crossing point. Thereafter, reverse the excellent directions given at msg 3 above.

PoshinDevon · Post by **PoshinDevon** » Wed 07 Jan 2015 5:58 pm

Thanks to everyone....great response.