Clean Up Paphos!
The Water Tower Again
We've come across the B7 now, at Stroumbi, and are heading to Polemi. The main road runs along that line of trees in the distance.
Distant Polis
On a clear day you can sea the sea there. Note also, how different the flora is here. We are only a couple of km from where we took those previous shots from though.
Recent History
The Green Points seem to work, though it is important that we all utilise them as much as possible. Prior to them, Polemi had it's own stab at a Green Dump. It was on this location. However, it was unmanned, and people didn't anticipate just how many local businesses (and some not so local) would pull up here just to dump whatever rubbish they had.
No More Rubbish
It took an EU grant of over €6,000,000 to clear the site of all the junk that had been dumped, and the area is now a fenced off nature reserve, I believe.
And Now, to Polis!
The blog was originally going to end here. However, today I revisited one of the Green Points with some more garden waste, and asked them where the Polis Green Point was. They said it was on the left of the B7 about 4km out of Polis.
So we loaded up an old washing machine we needed to dispose of, and set off to Chrysochou. We were impresed with this mosque we found there. It used to be an old Byzantine church dedicated to Agios Nikolaos. It was later converted to a mosque when they bolted on the Minaret. This fell down in an earthquake of 1996, and has since been restored.
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Tsada The Scenic Way
The usual way to get to Tsada from Paphos is to drive straight up the B7. Occasionally though, we prefer to take a scenic route. There are some nice rock formations along the way too, so we decided it would be a perfect candidate for a blog. It's also worth knowing that you don't have to rely on the B7 to get you up that hill!
Adonis Viewpoint
Last week, before the dust arrived and the storms chased the dust away (hopefully), we went exploring through the countryside between Adonis Baths and Akoursos. We were trying to get as close as we could to the Akoursos Cave, but a wrong turn plonked us in the middle of nowhere. I went off to hide a geocache, leaving my wife alone with the camera. This is a guest blog by my lovely wife. Well, she took the photos, anyway. I'm afraid you will have to rely on me for the actual commentary...
Chrysochou
Chrysochou lies nestled between Goudi and Polis, on the North West Coast of Cyprus. From the B7, where you will most likely have seen it, it is notable for the well preserved mosque that dominates its skyline. But Chrysochou has other points of interest, and a few surprises should your curiosity entice you to explore, including a fully restored water mill!
The Drive To Adonis Baths
Yesterday we posted a film showing the drive to Adonis Baths. It provoked a lot of comment, so here is the accompanying blog which will hopefully answer any questions.Good Pages To Visit
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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.
