Travelling from the south side to the north from Larnaca

Rasspberry


Joined: 19/12/2011
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
19/12/2011 23:34

Hello, everyone!

I m planning to visit my friends at the north cyprus very soon, I live in Larnaca and driving my own car.

Can you give me advice for the best way to the north side, which checkpoind to choose and all conditions (will I need to pay for extra insurance etc)

Thank you in advance

Agobard


Joined: 20/08/2008
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
20/12/2011 15:19

You will have to buy third party insurance on this side of the border - there's an insurance kiosk close to the passport one. Not sure what the price is as I only buy for a year at a time but possibly about 25 euros. The easiest crossing coming from Larnaca is Metehan (Agios Demetios in Greek). Take the highway to Nicosia and come off after the football stadium. Turn left and follow the signs for Kyrenia - Kerynea in Greek.

Sandcastle


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 215

Message Posted:
20/12/2011 15:39

Depends on where in the North you are going. And if its day or night. Famagusta is good if going that side or Metehan if going to Kyrenia area.

tomsteel


Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 482

Message Posted:
20/12/2011 18:23

Where in the north are you travelling to? We can then advise the most convenient crossing point.

Rasspberry


Joined: 19/12/2011
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
22/12/2011 07:47

well, I do not really care, my friends will meet me at the any checkpoint, which will be best for me, so I need one which is closest to Larnaca

Salamisboy


Joined: 20/03/2011
Posts: 54

Message Posted:
22/12/2011 11:38

Msg #5



The nearest to you are Pergamos (via Pyla) or Black Knight (Aya Nik) for Famagusta and east coast, although there is an annoying long diversion on that route at present so Pergamos will be best right now.



All the best.

Sb.