Maronas Time Warp
Maronas in 1964
Another new page in the blog, so here's the reference picture again.
New Tree
That tree by the mosque wasn't there in 1964. Maronas itself is well worth a visit. The road to it is pretty good, if you are coming from the main road through Diarizos Valley. For further information you should also see the blog we did on Maronas.
Missing Verandah
This is the building behind the mosque. In 1964 it looked fairly grand, and had a nice verandah. this has long since vanished. However, when we visited yesterday, I felt the building had changed somewhat since our visit last year.
Mosque View
On the inside it was empty.
A Year Ago
But this was what it looked like a year ago. For some reason the metal grills covering the windows have been replaced by wooden boards. But they don't cover up the windows properly, so what are they there for? Just to block some of the wind?
This is worth bearing in mind though, if you like the idea of visiting these abandoned villages, but keep putting it off. These villages are still in a state of decay. Their condition will not improve. If you want to see them before they are just piles of rubble, you shouldn't keep putting it off. A classic example is that outdoor oven we mentioned in Foinikas. You will never be able to see that again.
So stop procrastinating and start exploring!
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Abandoned Villages - Souskiou
It's time to return once more to the Diarizos Valley, which lies on the border of Paphos and Limassol. Before Easter we had been exploring the abandoned villages and sleepy hamlets, and I want to show some more of the pictures we took, before the approaching summer heat makes them unrecognisable. So on this blog we shall visit Souskiou. Easy to miss as you drive up the valley, it is nevertheless one of the largest abandoned villages you will likely meet on your travels in Cyprus.
Abandoned Villages - Maronas
Last saturday my wife and I were in Paphos with a couple of hours to kill. So we decided to take a trip up the Diarizos Valley. Being on the Paphos / Limassol border, this valley is on the edge of the Paphos Life radar. However, it has a wealth of sites to visit, as you shall see over the coming weeks. Our specific destination was the abandoned village of Gerovasa. There is a fascinating bridge near to it, and we visited the village itself a few years ago, to do a geocache. However, on our way up the valley, we spotted some ramshackle buildings on the other side of the valley, and decided to take a detour...Related Pages
MapMaronas Time Warp
A new member of our chat group, Tommy Nilsson, was stationed with the UN in Cyprus in 1964. Fortunately for us he liked taking pictures, and he has been sharing them. One picture caught my eye, as it showed the now abandoned village of Maronas as it used to look. I decided to revisit it to get a comparison shot...
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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.
