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| summary= [[Famagusta]]; Greek: Ammochostos (Αμμόχωστος); Turkish: Mağusa [maˈusa], or Gazimağusa [ɡaːzimaˈusa])  is the southern port of [[Northern Cyprus]]. It is the deepest harbour of [[Cyprus]].
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Since 1974 the once bustling harbour and city are almost a gost town.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Famagusta Famagusta] or Ammochostos (Αμμόχωστος) is the southern port of [[Northern Cyprus]].
 
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==Navigation==
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An area of {{mark|type=danger|name=shoal water|lat=35.1151|lon=33.96205|zoom=14}} extends some distance NW parallel to the coast presenting some danger on the approach from the S. The high buildings, S of the harbour are conspicuous.
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{{Warning}}It is advisable to avoid approached during the night.
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==Entrance==
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[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry/exit for Cyprus. For details ''see [[Cyprus#Entrance|Entrance: Cyprus]]''.
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Go  alongside where convinient or anchor off.
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During the medieval period (especially under the maritime republics of Genoa and Venice), Famagusta was the island's most important port city and a gateway to trade with the ports of the Levant, from where the Silk Road merchants carried their goods to Western Europe. The old walled city and parts of the modern city presently fall within the de facto Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in Gazimağusa District, of which it is the capital.
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Latest revision as of 18:18, 14 May 2019

World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Turkey ▶ Cyprus ▶ Northern Cyprus ▶ Famagusta

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Famagusta (Amochostos)
Port of Entry
35°07.917'N, 033°56.647'E Chart icon.png
lat=35.13195 | lon=33.94411 | zoom=13 | y

Famagusta; Greek: Ammochostos (Αμμόχωστος); Turkish: Mağusa [maˈusa], or Gazimağusa [ɡaːzimaˈusa]) is the southern port of Northern Cyprus. It is the deepest harbour of Cyprus.

Since 1974 the once bustling harbour and city are almost a gost town.

Charts

See Cyprus.

Weather

See Cyprus.

Passages

See Cyprus.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

An area of shoal water/wiki/Famagusta#shoal_waterDanger icon shoal water [[Famagusta#shoal water|shoal water]] 35°06.906'N, 033°57.723'E extends some distance NW parallel to the coast presenting some danger on the approach from the S. The high buildings, S of the harbour are conspicuous.

Warning: It is advisable to avoid approached during the night.

Entrance

Famagusta is a port of entry/exit for Cyprus. For details see Entrance: Cyprus.

Berthing

Go alongside where convinient or anchor off.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

None.

Amenities

Facilities
Water  /wiki/Famagusta#.26nbsp.3BWater icon   [[Famagusta# | ]] Nwear the quay
Electricity N/A (Not Available)
Toilets N/A
Showers N/A
Laundry ?
Garbage Bins in the harbour
Supplies
Fuel In the town/wiki/Famagusta#In_the_townFuel icon In the town [[Famagusta#In the town|In the town]] Filing station, must use jerry cans}
Bottled gas None
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs  /wiki/Famagusta#.26nbsp.3BService icon   [[Famagusta# | ]] Limited mechanical repairs
Internet WiFi in the town
Mobile connectivity Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle rentals Rental outlet/wiki/Famagusta#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3ERental_outlet.3C.2Fspan.3ECar icon Rental outlet [[Famagusta#Rental outlet|Rental outlet]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx

Provisioning

In the Town/wiki/Famagusta#In_the_TownProvisions icon In the Town [[Famagusta#In the Town|In the Town]] Some provisions.

Eating out

  • In the Town
 /wiki/Famagusta#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Famagusta# | ]] Several restaurants.

Transportation

See Northern Cyprus.

Tourism

History

During the medieval period (especially under the maritime republics of Genoa and Venice), Famagusta was the island's most important port city and a gateway to trade with the ports of the Levant, from where the Silk Road merchants carried their goods to Western Europe. The old walled city and parts of the modern city presently fall within the de facto Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in Gazimağusa District, of which it is the capital.

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Turkey.

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