which crossing is ideal to get to dhekelia from alsancak?

dwr6rtr


Joined: 15/12/2008
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 12:54

which crossing to the south is ideal to get to dhekeli from alsancak please? how long would it take roughly to get there?.

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 14:41

Hi,



I would use the Pyla crossing, as Dhekeli is quite close. From Esentepe it takes about an hour, so I would say an hour and a half from Alsancak. Looking at the map I think it would be quickest for you to go to Lefkosia and take the road to Famagusta. When you get to Dortyol turn right, carry straight on until you get to the Pyla crossing. When you cross over to the south, it is signposted.





The butlers wife

LaptaGeezer


Joined: 01/06/2010
Posts: 407

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 14:45

Spot on Butler's Wife.... agree with the timescale too. Signposted as 'Beyarmudu' and/or Pyla once you get close.

tomsteel


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Posts: 482

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 17:49

Beyarmudu (TC) or Pergamos (SBA & TC). No crossing, except for UN Forces, in Pyla. Once through the Beyarmudu crossing head straight on for Pyla. You will pass a sports stadium on the right (Pyla Spor), take the next left. Pass a white large building on your left (SBA Prison) a small garage on your right, pass over the Kingsfield Airstrip runway and follow road to T Junction with a white building (SBA Police HQ) on your right. Turn left, then 1st right - Dhekelia SBA is now on your right. Where are you goping in Dhekelia and I can direct you further?

tomsteel


Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 482

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 17:52

Sorry, Pergamos should read "SBA and RoC GC". Travel time depends upon time of your journey - allow 2 hrs if in rush hour as Lefkosa-Gazimagusa road is a nightmare in rush hour periods.

dwr6rtr


Joined: 15/12/2008
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 19:10

thanx for those,i have not been back to dekhelia snce 1957, we transfered there from suez escapade. is there any chance of being able to get into the garrison.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
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Message Posted:
14/05/2011 19:33

Well you go through the main road in the SBA to get to Lambros and their wonderful fish and chips. The 'Poachers' are stationed there at the moment.

Texas


Joined: 22/09/2009
Posts: 634

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 19:44

dwr6rtr



You have email.



PS. Even though Groucho is a Man U supporter. He is correct about the wonderful Fish and Chips!

tomsteel


Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 482

Message Posted:
14/05/2011 20:11

Ref msgs 6 -8 above. To get into the Garrison you must have a serving sponsor stationed there. To get to CESSAC Beach/Lambros you will have to: turn left at SBA Police HQ, 1st right and follow garrison perimeter wire (on right hand side) past North Entrance, SBA Court, Fire Station, down hill (cemetery on left) to the roundabout. 2nd exit, keep garrison on right, past beach sign on left, speed bumps, South gate on right, then next left into car park. CESSAC Beach, shop, fish 'n chip restaurant all there, but check times if you want to eat there.



Poachers are Resident Battalion in Alexander Barracks, which is outside the HQ complex.



Hope this helps. I was stationed there and still have serving contacts there.