Travel and transport agencies Northern Cyprus

This specialized ecotourism agency offers cultural excursions and day-long mountain bike or walking tours for 2 to 6 people at attractive prices, mainly in the northern zone: around Kyrenia, Nicosia and Famagusta, as well as in the Karpas peninsula, the Pendactylos massif, Mophou Bay and Cape Kormakitis. It also organizes all-inclusive holidays with accommodation from 3 to 7 days. One of the managers, Houssem Belloum, is Tunisian and completely French-speaking.

On either side of the buffer zone there are 7 crossing points between the southern and northern areas of Cyprus. All are always open, except during maintenance work. They are controlled by the police of the "TRNC", south side by the Cypriot police or, for two of them, by the customs of the British territories of Cyprus. " Crossing Point "means Σημείο Διέλευσς Σ/Simeío Diélefsis in Greek, Kapısı in Turkish (literally" door "or" border "), Crossing or Crossing Point in English.

From Morphou Bay to the Famagusta region:

Kato Pyrgos-Yeşilırmak - cars, cyclists, pedestrians. Opened in 2010, it connects the south village of Kato Pyrgos (51 km northeast of Polis) to the northern village of Limnitis, renowned Yeşilırmak (33 km west of Morphou). Located on Morphou Bay, it is the nearest crossing point (11 km) from the Turkish military base of the exclave of Kokkina (Erenköy).

Astrometis-Bostancı - cars, cyclists, pedestrians. Opened in 2005, it connects the south village of Astrometis (35 km west of Nicosia-Sud) to the northern village of Zodia, renowned Bostancı (5 km southeast of Morphou).

Agios Dometios-Metehan - cars, cyclists, pedestrians. Opened in 2005, it connects the southern and northern parts of Agios Dometios, the Faubourg of Nicosia divided by the buffer zone: the southern part of Agios Dometios (4 km northeast of Nicosia-Sud) and the northern part, renowned Metehan (6.5 km east of Nicosia-Nord). It is the most borrowed from the crossing points, since the closest to Kyrenia, but it is not practical for pedestrians.

Ledra Palace - Pedestrians and cyclists. Opened in 2003, it connects Nicosia South and North along the west walls of the old town.

Ledra and Lokmacı Streets - pedestrians only. Opened in 2008, it connects Nicosia South and North in the center of the old town.

Pyla Beyarmudu - cars and pedestrians. Opened in 2005, it is also called Dhekelia. It connects the southern village of Pyla (10 km northeast of Larnaka) to the northern village of Pergamos, renowned Beyarmudu (31 km southwest of Famagusta). The village of Pyla is located in the buffer zone. It is the customs (SBA Customs) of the British sovereign military base in Dhekelia that controls the south side controls.

Black Knight - cars and pedestrians. Opened in 2005, it connects the southern village of Agios Nikolaos (15 km northwest of Agia Napa) to the northern village of Strovilia, renowned Akyar (4 km southeast of Famagusta). The village of Agios Nikolaos is located on the British sovereign military base of Dhekelia. It is the customs (SBA Customs) of this entity that controls the southern side controls.

Opened in 2018, this crossing point (Lefke-Aplıç Sınır Kapısı, Σημείο Διέλευσης Λεύκα-Απλίκι/Simio Dielefsis Lefka-Apliki, Lefka-Apliki Crossing Point) links the hamlet of Apliki (Απλίκι, Aplıç), in the northern zone, to the village of Kalopanagiotis (Καλοπαναγιώτης), in the Troodos, in the southern zone, through the buffer zone, 300 m wide here. It is reserved for vehicles only. Some rental companies in the southern zone allow passage with insurance from €15/seven days.

This crossing point (Yeşilırmak Sınır Kapısı, Σημείο Διέλευσης Κάτω Πύργου-Λιμνίτη/Simio Dielefsis Kato Pyrgou-Limniti, Kato Pyrgos-Limnitis Crossing Point) connects the villages of Limnitis (Λιμνίτης, Yeşilırmak), in the northern zone, and Kato Pyrgos (Κάτω Πύργος), in the southern zone, across the buffer zone, 800 m wide here. It is reserved for vehicles only. Some rental companies in the southern zone allow passage with insurance from €15/seven days.

This crossing point (Astromerit-Bostancı Sınır Kapısı, Σημείο Διέλευσης Αστρομερίτη-Ζωδιάς/Simio Dielefsis Astromeriti-Zodias, Astromeritis-Zodhia Crossing Point) links the villages of Zodia (Ζώδεια, Bostancı), in the northern zone, and Astromeritis (Αστρομερίτης), in the southern zone, across the buffer zone, 2 km wide here. It is reserved for vehicles only. Some rental companies in the southern zone allow passage with insurance from €15/seven days.

Built in 1991, this port (Girne Yeni Liman Yolu) welcomes ships linking the ports of Taşucu and Mersin, Turkey. The companies Akgünler Denizcilik (akgunlerdenizcilik.com) and Filo Denizcilik (filodenizcilik.net) provide ferry and mixed (passenger and freight) crossings. To Taşucu: year-round connections, duration 2h/2h30, fare €28/48 per person. To Mersin: seasonal connections, approx. 4h duration, fares on websites. You can also bring your own car or camper van.

This crossing point (Derinya Sınır Kapısı, Σημείο Διέλευσης Δερύνεια/Simio Dielefsis Derynia, Deryneia Crossing Point) connects the abandoned village of Kato Derynia (Κάτω Δερύνεια, Aşağı Derinya), in the northern zone, to the town of Derynia (Δερύνεια, Derinya), in the southern zone, through the "green zone", here 400 m wide. Open to pedestrians and motorists. Some car rental companies in the southern zone allow passage with insurance from €15/seven days.

This bus station (Gazimağusa Otobüs Terminali) is located at the main traffic circle, near the Rivettina/Akkule bastion. It is linked to Nicosia-Nord and Kyrenia/Girne, to Ercan airport with the Kibhas company (kibhas.org) and to the village of Gialousa/Yeni Erenköy (Karpas peninsula). For the archaeological site of Salamis in Cyprus, take a dolmuş to Gialousa/Yeni Erenköy and ask the driver to stop at "Salamis Harabeleri".

This crossing point (Akyar Sınır Kapısı, Σημείο Διέλευσης Στροβίλια/Simio Dielefsis Strovilia, Strovilia Crossing Point) links Famagusta to the British territory of Dhekelia, through the "green zone" (3.2 km) that includes the abandoned village of Strovilia (Στροβίλια, Akyar) and the British garrison of Agios Nikolaos. Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Some car rental companies in the southern zone allow passage with insurance from €15/seven days.

This commercial port (Gazimağusa Limanı, Λιμάνι της Αμμοχώστου/Limani tis Ammochostou) is linked by ferry to the Turkish port of Mersin. The Akgünler Denizcilik company (akgunlerdenizcilik.com) operates around three routes a week, and the 9-hour journey is overnight. Reputed to be the best in Cyprus in the Middle Ages, the port was redeveloped by the British in 1904, notably with the creation of a breakwater jutting out into the sea. Since 1974, as a result of the embargo, it has been used mainly for the exchange of goods with Turkey.