Foe those of you who have not been past Esentepe in last year or so

japeal



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Message Posted:
16/01/2010 11:52

Hi,



An update on east of Esentepe turn off, in last 18 months we have the following bars/restauraunts opened up: Stevie's Bar and Restaurant/Poppin Bar/Moulos Restaurant/Joya Bar Bistro Restaurant/Sinya Restaurant/Emily's Bar Cafe.Restaurant/Sinya Restaurant/Hacienda Cafe.Bar/Merlins' Bar Restaurant/ and yesterday the Bar B reopened with it also becoming a Restaurant on 5th Feb.



Also on main road now are Esentepe Pools' and a Marshalls'. As well as existing bar's Antique and Poppin Bar.



Things are happening out this side of the island now.



Also we have numerous bars and restaurants up in Esentepe itself



All we need now is a big supermarket to open up!

tarry67


Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 1053

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 11:58

Sounds really great and when the large supermarket is built it will be just like being back in the uk wow can't wait........................................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now why did I move here in the first place, oh yes to get away from the uk now I remember.

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 12:01

Tarry67,



Is that why you are living in Little England 'Lapta'. at least those of us now at this end of the island do not always need to go to Girne or Famagusta for a night out all the time

newlad



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Message Posted:
16/01/2010 12:13

Bring it on i say, we do need a supermarket and more shops.Good post Jappeal,

Paul.

the butler


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Message Posted:
16/01/2010 12:42

I have heard they are going to build a small super market near the new row of shops after the Antique bar and restaurant. It is very much needed in this area and so is a good bakers. However, although all the new restaurants and bars are welcome, I would not like to see it become like the west side of Girne. Please god don't spoil this lovely piece of earth.





The butlers wife

teatime


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Message Posted:
16/01/2010 13:11

I have to agree with Tarry on this, why do we need everything on the doorstep, we have shops, including a small supermarket, in the village, the bigger supermarkets aren't really that far away!

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 13:14

I heard from a local today that work on the new Marina will commence in March (but which March is anyone's guess) and that Levant Houses who apparently own Lemar Supermarkets will build a new supermarket near Kucuk Erenkoy and there will also be a new gas station. If it happens it will be great for us living this side of the island. I will keep you posted.

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 13:28

teatime,



I agree we do not need everything on doorstep but it is nice to have some places within easy reach. Also, the majority of the restaurant/bars etc are situated off the main road/down near the sea etc.



Supermarket, agree we do not want many but 1 would be goos, we do have a few local small market shops, but they do not stock very much, yes they have the basics but after that we have to go to Girne Famagusta or down south. Would much prefer to spend money locally.



John

RedSnapper


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Posts: 540

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 13:32

Yes every time i visit things seem to have changed apart from last visit which was 16months ago and it looked a bit dirtier and much seemed to have come to a grinding halt but i reckon that must have been the reccession biting and the property issues.

One of the larger trustworthy(that must bring on a sarcastic response)estate agents told me there are plans for a shopping development and petrol station, supermarket between TBV and Esentepe Village.

I think eventually that fairly baron strip will one day resemble the N330 between Fuengirola and Marbella.

clayton


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 1143

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 13:45

hi japael

where is sinya res,hacieda cafe,bar b please.i know of the rest ion that area.

cheers clayton

tarry67


Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 1053

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 13:46

Japeal

Unfortunately Lapta has always been a large built up area, and is nothing to do with who actually lives in an area being british or cypriot, it is the destruction of the countryside and especially in your area where there was nothing but a lovely coast road, lovely scenery and a few houses spread about. Not saying that there should not be any construction, just saying really that it would be nice if they could build something that blends in with the surroundings, instead of a massive neon sign on the top of a supermarket or houses that remind you of Israel. You live in a lovely part of the island on the eastside, so why would you welcome construction of large shops etc

japeal



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Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 14:00

Hi Clayton,



Coming from Esentepe towards Tatlisu, Hacienda Cafe Bar is on the right approx 600 metres past Alkan Holiday Village, Sinya Restaurant is also on Right aprrox 200 metres past Joys Restaurant turning. Bar B is on the right approx 500mtres past Seville homes complex



Tarry67,



I Agree, but as stated on an earlier podst the majority of plces are spread out not next door to each other, to date we do not have a 'strip' where everything is together let us hope it continues that way



John

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 14:26

Good post japeal we all know the East side will be built up even more in the future in the meantime enjoy while we can . At Tatlisu we have all on our doorstep bank/petrol station . take away and restaurants all run by the locals want it to stay like this for as long as possible .

clayton


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 1143

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 14:34

thanks japael

i agree we do need a descent size supermarket.

clayton


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Message Posted:
16/01/2010 14:43

hi pipie

we did try a night out in tatlisu last september when we were out there.there was a pop concert going on which was a bit over powering.it was that packed we only stayed for 30minuites.are there a few restraunts up there and do you recomend any,am i right we are talking about the old village in the hills.we are out there in may if not before and would like to try.we are based in bacheli so not to far away.

thanks elaine

measey


Joined: 07/02/2009
Posts: 1037

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 16:11

Hi. Japael. Thanks for the imfo great to see this happening i have property in esentepe near Golf Course good thing is that everthing thats being develop in this area is done to atract an upmarket image,old village is quaint to.



Keith.

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 16:13

Nobody seems to have mentioned that death trap waiting to happen that is the new Esentepe turning!!!!!! If you have not been for some time then take if very easy along that road or you will find yourself gardening with your bumpers!

berty



Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 216

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 16:46

will b e trying them all over the next three weeks ..starting this coming weeken

RedSnapper


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Posts: 540

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 16:52

Someone also mentioned to me that the Hilton Group are trying to purchase the Esentepe Hotel?

mikecbbr


Joined: 16/01/2010
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 17:19

See ing from both sides, as an owner I would like to see a few more facilities our side, when we rent it out most people assume it will be like a european resort.



Stevie's Bar and Restaurant, great bar and good food, /Poppin Bar _ very cheap and tasty curries, /Moulos - Good bar especialy after a walk food not always on , but it was November last time , great BBQ in the summer.



Restaurant/Joya Bar Bistro Restaurant, Fantastic venue and great looking a bit more expensive but great food.



Sinya Restaurant- Not been in yet cant comment



Emily's Bar Cafe.Restaurant Great couple realy good home made food, pie and chips to die for, dont knock it till you try.



Hacienda Cafe.Bar/Merlins' Bar Restaurant Not been in any of these and great to see the new bar opening/ and a smallish supermarket would do as the one in the village is a bit limited



Mike

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
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Message Posted:
16/01/2010 17:34

im opening a tescos in esentepe soon watch this post

newlad



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Message Posted:
16/01/2010 19:07

Every little helps,

Paul.

petsitter22


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Message Posted:
16/01/2010 19:38

Why they ever opened a Lemar at Ozankoy I dont know, its always empty and only 2 tills open, they should have built it further up in Esentepe way. They didnt use their brain!

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 00:54

racoonchic ''I don't think so !!!

Pipie


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Message Posted:
17/01/2010 01:01

Clayton (Elaine ) interesting where exactly was the pop concert ? Tatlsu village ?



We have 4 restaurants and a take away within the vicinity of the petrol station at Tatlisu the takeaway/restaurant serves fast food . the other 3 serve turkish food all good soooooooooooo cheap

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 01:27

be jeaus wish we had opened your side. enjoy who have all the beauty there.i live on the outskirts of lapta but i hate the strip xxxxxx

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 01:41

Ooooooo Lilli I would love you here !! why do you hate it there ?

kaiserphil


Joined: 14/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 01:48

Know what you mean Lilli, life seems to have taken off east of Kyrenia since I left TRNC. I recall the Esentepe Villa Hotel (is that right?), and the Antik restaurant, then run by Tony. OK Tony has moved on, who is running it now?

But anything else is new to me!

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 08:43

I think I'm with Japeal on this one. I've spent many lovely days visiting Tatlisu, visiting being the operative word. It's ok for Girneans and Laptaites to shout "keep it as it is, we don't want our view spoiling, on the odd times that we pass through on our way to the Karpaz" The area is, as the advert reads, "a piece of Earth, touched by Heaven". To visit. To live there full time, as Japeal does, the area needs a few facilities, not many, but a good supermarket is one.



Tony

Geoff


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Message Posted:
17/01/2010 10:09

I can't understand why anyone would want to live anywhere else in the KKTC!

Geoff

Famagusta

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 10:11

Yep agree, It's beautiful out East side, but one or two restaurants and a good supermarket wouldn't go amiss.



What eactly have they done to the road at the Esentepe turn, as haven't seen it yet?

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 11:21

Millzer they were in the process of widening to road on our vist in Dec .

BillyB


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Posts: 436

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 12:34

It was only this morning that I saw Al Fayed eyeing up the new row of shops at Esentepe beach.

madturk


Joined: 25/03/2009
Posts: 217

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 13:21

there is a site next to sevilla golf villas with a sign saying shops. what shops would you have if you could chose.

i would like a pizza resturant, chemist, bank, medium size supermarket,bar with pool and snooker tables .

anyone else care to update, you never know

Lazy days


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 847

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 13:22

Millzer

Check out http://www.glencoecyprus.com forum for u.t.d photos of the new slip roads at Esentepe junction

Tell the other half i hope she is feeling better

A

cockneydave


Joined: 04/06/2009
Posts: 55

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 13:28

how about a chinese

clayton


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 1143

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 13:43

pipie

yes the concert was in the village.

elaine

millzer


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Posts: 978

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 17:24

Thanks Pipie & Ld,



Yeah I've seen the pics on Glencoe, am just trying to suss out what the slip road is actually for! How does it improve things?



Ld, yes other half much better now thanks for asking.

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 19:28

Clayton .



Bet concert was really good can you remember the date ? wonder if they will perform again ? never heard a dicky bird sooooooooooooooooo sorry we missed it . Where exactly was it held . Cheers for info !!

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 19:54

The new slip road i understand is to make the turning to esentepe a bit safer. However if divers do not slow down this stop could become an accident hotspot

clayton


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 1143

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 19:58

pipie

cant remember the date,i am sure it was on the last 2 wks in sept.i think it was over a week period.i am sure it was some kind of festival.a tc took us there who we have made friends with over the last 2yrs.i am not sure of the directions,i think we came to a cross roads,where the petrol station was on the left hand side of the road.we turned right and went up into the mountains,i took this as being tatlisu.it was a small village they had stalls out and a massive stage to perform on.we were told the pop star came from turkey and was very well known over there.the tc guy who we were with said poeple came from all over to watch it.they were giving trophies out for the best tc singer.there were tv guys also there.i think we went on the last night,i know they were advertising it in different restraunts leading up to it.come to think of it i am sure it was a festival.hope this helps elaine

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 19:58

I think the sliproad is to aid access to the Great Stone site and also it gives us an additional lane for turning right off the main road, not sure how you turn right at the bottom of the hill to head towards Tatlisu though.

I'm confused as to why people need even more supermarkets/shops. The ones within Esentepe Village have everything you need, they even stock a wide variety of imported goods now for those who cannot live without. I personally don't bother with the imported items as I find the local produce of equal quality and far cheaper.

I agree a chemist would be nice as would a cash dispenser machine but at least we do have a bank, as do Tatlisu.

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 20:01

Hmm. What is more saddening than driving from Girne to Kantara/Karpaz and see all these block huts left and right of the road, spoiling the view that used to be so nice? - Signed: DC (reactionary & old fashioned).

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 20:05

Hans I totally agree. I don't know what the solution would be really as I assume each and every one of these concrete shells are unfortunately owned by someone and the builder went out of business. Very sad.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
17/01/2010 20:56

RE msg 44, orangekazzie: My favourite saying: We learn from history that we don't learn from history. I've seen it happen during my travels all around the Mediterranean. From Portugal (Algarve, where the decline started) to now Cyprus and the eastern, coastal part of Turkey. Remember one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the Mediterranean, the winding fairy tale road from Girne to Tatlisu and further? Gone. Cut in pieces. Unaccessable. Just because "we" obviously needed a fast road to... Yes, to nowhere for years now. No, we never learn to cherish the fine touristic specialties. "Sustainable tourism" in TRNC? Don't make me laugh. It's all words. From msg 1: "All we need now is a big supermarket to open up!". Yeah.

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 21:23

Yes I remember the coastal road. We used to travel it many time to see our plot of land before the new road was even started. I've never understood why they had to cut it up. Yes, the new road has helped but they should have left the old one alone for those who weren't in a hurry. It would be nice to think they had learnt by this mistake and when they do eventually finish the road they leave the remaining coastal road instact.

Karen

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 01:16

Clayton.

Ah yes the festival now I remember !! Yes that was Tatlisu village you went to , good feedback from you will endeavour me to try and get there this coming year if we are able . Cheers .

smooth


Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 156

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 07:36

I agree that a few more amenities are needed in this area, lovely for those visiting and driving along admiring the scenery etc. but for those who live permanently a small supermarket and some more places to go and eat would be welcome.



But what about the Bogaz, Iskele area? We have everything we need here, including a Lemar!! A beautiful harbour that is the focal point of the village, enough good restaurants and bars either in the village or close by and only a short drive from some of the most amazing sandy beaches o the Karpaz or on the road to Famagusta.



For anyone thinking of moving to North Cyprus who do not want anywhere too built up, seriously look at the region between Famagusta and the Karpaz, it is not over developed and you have everything you need close by.



PS I drove along the Protaras "top" road this weekend, realised why i love living i the North!!!

Happy Hussar


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Message Posted:
18/01/2010 09:00

Mo from the Courtyard has read this thread and is already eying up a suitable site or three to extend his 'Empire'

Tony

sissy


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Posts: 197

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 14:11

Having just returned from Tatlisu, we have enjoyed meals in all the above named restaurants. Good value for money and all reasonably priced. Sinya restaurant is very good, a young Turkish man owns it, he is very polite and he is just starting out, I hope he gets some support the place is spotless.

Also we visited Metran, next door to the Metran grocers store. We had Pide which is like a pizza only better, home made chips, and salad all made fresh. Very reasonably priced. I cant wait to return in May.