Evretou Is Cut Off!
There are some lovely views of the reservoir to be had from here. Our next destination is the top of that hill you can see in the distance. There is a water tower there and we can get seem more good pictures.
Cyprus Yellow
First though, let's enjoy a bit more of the scenery.
Distant Overspill
In the distance, you can see the overspill. It isn't quite full yet. It should be noted that if you go to the dam itself, you will not be at this overspill. The dam is slightly further around the reservoir. We will visit the overspill for another film when the reservoir is full. However, it is quite hard to get to, so I am not going just yet.
If you want to see what the overspill looks like close-up, take a look at the related blogs at the foot of the page.
Back To The B7
I was tempted to continue along the ridge to the water tower. However, previous journeys had forewarned me that the track wasn't very good. the new concrete had now been replaced by old mud. I had actually visited the water tower a couple of days ago, and from there had noted that there was only a single set of tracks coming from this direction. So I decided to retrace my steps and continue via the B7.
View From The Top
From a distance the road looks fine. The tricky stuff is to the right of this picture.
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Related Blogs:
Abandoned Villages - Evretou
Evretou is just off the B7 near Polis. It lies on the banks of the Evretou Reservoir, and is another sad testament to the troubles of 1974.
Evretou Dam
Ever since we explored the abandoned villages of Evretou and Trimithousa, we have been meaning to return and have a look at the rest of the reservoir. A chance wrong turn gave us just the opportunity we needed, so off we went. It took us a few visits to get the full picture of the reservoir, but we saw some lovely scenery along the way...
The Evretou Grave
Last time we walked around Evretou Dam, we observed a solitary grave on the opposite bank, half way up a hill. After the blog was published we were approached by somebody who keeps a log of the Turkish Cypriot Graves on the island. He hadn't a record of this one, so I promised to revisit the area and get more information...
From Simou to Polis
The end of the year is fast approaching, but we thought there was still time to squeeze in one last road trip before the bells ring in the New Year. So join us as we take a scenic route from Simou to Polis, and revisit some old haunts along the way, with some new surprises...
Evretou Reservoir Is Full!
She took her time, but Evretou Reservoir is now full! On a glorious, sunny Friday morning, I took my camera out to record the moment, and Evretou didn't disappoint. It has taken me a long time to whittle down the pictures I took for this blog, but here are a selection of the best.Related Pages
MapEvretou is Cut Off!
Now that the Asprokremmos has well and truly overflowed, we thought we would pay another visit to our old friend Evretou. The abandoned village is sited on the banks of the reservoir of the same name, and until recently was a popular destination for weekend fishing fans. Now though, the waters have risen...
360 PanoramaEvretou Grave Tour
This tour takes us from the top of the outcrop down to the grave on the banks of the Evretou Reservoir.
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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.
