Akamas Sunshine
The sun shone brightly this morning, so we took the opportunity to go for a drive on the Akamas. There's been a lot of rain, but as a result of this, the Akamas is looking gorgeous at the moment...
Green
We're on top of the Akamas today. We wanted to go fly a kite. The wind was up, and we had missed out on Green Monday, so this was to be our chance. Unfortunately, the kite came from Jumbo, and was as effective as you would expect. It refused to fly one iota, unlike the bag it came in. So it soon became a crumpled mess in the back of our car.
Towards Lara Bay
Still, the weather was lovely, so we took the opportunity to have a look round.
Good Roads
Considering all the rain we have had, the tracks on the Akamas were in surprisingly good condition. Perhaps they are being prepared for the forthcoming National Park? I can't help wonder what this will all look like when that is rolled out.
Mind you, it is easy to be too negative; when we visited the countryside around Ayia Napa last year, and notably Cape Greko, it didn't seem to be too badly impacted by tourism. And they were certainly more accessible to those who wanted to visit.
Polis View
On the other side of the road, the view down to Polis is a corker too. The skies were lovely and dust-free.
This track runs from Ineia to Smigies Picnic Spot.
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Last year our attempts at flying a kite ended in failure. We wound up using it as a football. So this year we were determined to have more success.
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eBookCyprus Road Trip 01: the Kathikas - Panagia Loop
Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
The route is suitable for all types of vehicle, and requires no off-roading. The guide contains about 130 photographs including shots of all the road signs you need to pay attention to, as well as some of the highlights you may experience along the way.
There are also several maps which will help you keep your bearings.
You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
