Famagusta
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Famagusta (Amochostos) Port of Entry
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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.
An area of 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 | |
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Water | [[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 [[Famagusta#In the town|In the town]] Filing station, must use jerry cans} |
Bottled gas | None |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | [[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 [[Famagusta#Rental outlet|Rental outlet]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +xx (xxxx) xxxxxx |
Provisioning
In the Town [[Famagusta#In the Town|In the Town]] Some provisions.
Eating out
- In the Town
- [[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.
Comments
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