Ercan Airport to Catalkoy Directions

Kirsty


Joined: 22/06/2010
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 20:34

I note that most directions take you through Kyrenia but there is a right hand turn off the main road which takes you over some mountains and brings you in past the Acapulco Hotel Resort. Is there any reason why I should not use this road. This looks so much quicker than going through Kyrenia.

Cany anyone help please

Fawsley


Joined: 01/05/2010
Posts: 59

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 20:42

We always use the mountain road, 20 minutes from airport to Catalkoy.



From airport car park, straight over first island, left onto main road, right at next island and over mountains. Meets coast road not far from Malpas hotel, then follow the road to Kyrenia.



Don't know if it's any quicker to Kyrenia, probably a further 15 minutes. Beware of speed cameras!

Kirsty


Joined: 22/06/2010
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 21:13

Thanks very much.

Will try this.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 21:17

We always use the mountain road and directions are as msg 2 however there is a speed camera not far from the Ercan turning and there is one on the mountain road as you go through and army camp thereafter I do not recollect seeing one until you get to the first Lemar in Catalkoy but it is much quicker but be careful as sometimes people drive like idiots and want to do the norm for here and overtake on blind bends.



There is also a good restaurant on this road at Buffanvento, you will see it all lit up on the right hand side as you are heading towards Catalkoy, well worth a visit.

YFred


Joined: 06/05/2009
Posts: 1471

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 21:22

If you are stuck behind a slow truck, double your duration if you are lucky. But it is much more scenic. I have used it many times.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 21:38

I don't like travelling that way late at night though, no lights whatsoever when you start to climb up the mountain road. Usually the trucks will flash the back lights for you to pass when it is clear.

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 13:32

be careful its the only way to go

dougskud



Joined: 04/04/2008
Posts: 356

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 18:55

Cyprus 44 has it's fair share of moaners and knockers but the postings on this subject underline why it is such a fantastic facility.



Congratulations to everyone above



Doug