Limni Adventures
It is time to return to one of our favourite places. We wanted to do something different, so we went looking for interesting crystals near Limni Mine. We've done this before, but this time we had the drone with us...
Limni Pier
We'll start our adventure today at Limni Pier. This is now a very popular destination for swimmers and fishermen and women alike. It started life however, as the final destination of a railway line which ran down from Limni Mine. When it closed, the tracks were removed, and dumped in the sea between here and Polis Camp Site. I know this because we accidentally found them when we were swimming off a remote beach in the area.
Old Buildings
Presumably the buildings that are behind the pier used to be part of the railway line too. They have been ruins ever since I can remember, but when we visited it looked like they were being renovated.
House Rules
There's a bit more history to this place. From what I remember, there were plans to turn the old mine into a Golf Resort. These plans are now (I think) dead in the water, but one of the prerequisites to the original approval was that the pier was converted into a tourist attraction.
Polis and Akamas View
The railway tracks are that way, under the sea. We actually published a film of them a couple of years ago. You can see that in the link below, if you are that interested!
Towards Argaka
This view of the beach up towards Argaka has change recently. There used to be lots of polluted sand and overgrowth there, but it has been tidied up. More on that later.
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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.
