Chantara Falls
Idiots
Now, to get to this viewpoint requires some effort. Only a nature lover is going to end up at this location. So why on Earth did one particular nature lover dump this bag of rubbish here? I mean, come on! How selfish can you get? You come all this way out to the middle of nowhere to commune with nature, then just dump all your crap to ruin the experience for other people.
Fortunately, it took me two recent trips to make this blog, and the second time I came prepared with a binliner. The area is now once again rubbish free.
Back To The Road
Anyway, whether you reach the overgrown viewpoint or not, if you keep going through the wood, you will eventually reach a road again.
The Way Back
This road is actually in a lot better condition than in recent years. Occasionally they maintain the forest routes by driving a bulldozer up them to clear away the debris. I still wouldn't attempt this particular track in anything but a 4x4 though.
Nice Tree
For our purposes though, all we need to do is walk back down it to the waterfall, enjoying the scenery as we go.
Well done if you followed the trail, and I hope you enjoyed it!
A Map
This map is a very rough guide to the described route. Once you have had your fill of the waterfall, why not visit Foini itself? There are a number of places to eat there and it is a beautiful part of Cyprus.
And if you aren't tempted or able to follow the route, remember you can view it virtually, using our online tour.
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