Cyprus Spring Flowers
As the sun has finally started to make an appearance, and Cyprus is warming up, we decided to take a proper look at the Spring flowers now adorning the hills and hedgerows of Paphos, before they wilt in the increasing heat...
Back to the Fennel
A good place to start would be the area near Marathounta we blogged about a while ago. The fennel is now past its prime, but what else is growing there?
Rock Roses
There are plenty of rock roses in the area. We saw them over near Smigies Picnic Site too.
Hungry Beetles
The beetles seemed to like the roses.
Cuckoo Spit
This is a fairly common, and annoying, sight in the countryside at the moment. Cuckoo Spit is not actually cuckoo spit, but "a white frothy liquid secreted by the nymphs of a sap-sucking insect known as a froghopper."
All I know is that walking through a field of plants covered in frothy bubbles can be a bit unpleasant.
Orchid
This pretty thing is an orchid called "Anacamplis pyramidalis". (violet Pyramid orchid)
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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.
