When the water level is higher, the best way of getting to Foinikas is via Nata. This is the route we used in the film we linked to earlier. However, now that the water level is lower, there is now a much easier route.

If you are adventurous, you can walk up to that rocky overlook up there. It is also possible, though slightly tricky, to drive there in a 4x4. You need to approach from the other side of the hill though.

The reservoir is currently 31% full, though you wouldn't think so from looking at these pictures. If the rain this year is no better than last year's though, it will be just about empty in 12 months time. Then what?

One advantage about the lower water though is that it makes it easier to see the wading birds. They are more closely grouped. I guess it must also mean that it improves the odds for the fishermen.

This is the much easier route. Don't go over the bridge itself, as it looks unsafe. However, there is a track running next to it which will take you all the way to Foinikas. If you follow it in the other direction it leads you up the hill to the Water Treatment Plant and the villages of Anarita and Timi.

Anyway, that is Foinikas in 2024. I didn't really have much to say about the village that I haven't said in previous articles. I just wanted to share the fantastic pictures the drone took. I was very fortunate to visit when the clouds were interesting and the light was just right.