B7 Closed For Repairs
The B7 has collapsed again, just outside Giolou. It will be closed for a couple of months, and diversions are in place. We thought it would be prudent to show you what you can expect...
This Must Be The Place
As you can see here, there are definite issues with the B7.
Creeping Cracks
We took this picture a few days ago, before the road was closed completely. If you look on the left hand lane you can see more cracks appearing. Last year when they repaired the road, they kept a lane open. You can see why that won't be possible this time around.
Diversions
There are two main suggested diversions in place. The first diverts you from the B7 up through Polemi and around to Simou. The other turns left off the B7 just past Stroumpi, up through Kathikas on the E711, and down into Polis. There are alternative routes, and I will cover them briefly in this blog. However, the recommended routes are the most suitable, as they don't involve single track lanes or farm tracks.
Take Your Pick
At the Polemi turning on the B7, you are greeted with two diversion signs. Personally, I would prefer the Simou route, as that will give you a nice view of Evretou Reservoir on the way through.
Follow The Road
If you take the Polemi route, you will eventually end up here. If you turn left here and stay on this road, you will end up back on the B7, between Kato Akourdaleia and Miliou. Please note that this is the only diversion sign you will see en route. They don't put them up at regular intervals.
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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.
