Giolou
The Bar Area
Ok, it doesn't look like much now, but imagine a warm summer's night, with appropriate lighting illuminating the bars, and the sound of traditional music playing in the background. You can smell souvla on the air, and all is good...
Another Church
Continuing our journey, we found another, older church.
A Large Cemetery
The older church had a fairly large cemetery attached. This is just the top level
Plant Fix
We drove past this shop on our way out. One thing that has surpised us in Cyprus, is how a lot of village shops are actually cheaper than their big city counterparts. There is a DIY shop between Polemi and Stroumpi, for instance, which is cheaper than any shop we have found in Paphos City. So don't just assume that these shops are going to be more expensive. You may be missing out on a bargain.
Plus, by supporting village shops, you are helping to ensure the survival of the village itself.
A Final View
So that's Giolou. We've probably missed some places of interest, as the village was bigger than we first expected it to be. It is nice to explore a village that seems to be thriving though, and we will certainly be checking out the taverns at a later date.
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