Abandoned Villages - Maronas
Published 2nd of March, 2018
Streets of Maronas
What you also have to bear in mind, is that there was no electricity up here. Imagine trying to navigate these narrow roads in the pitch black!
Another Water Feature
Given that we have now seen dates on these things that cover at least three decades, I think we can now put to bed the myth that they were all built to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth 2. A classic example of correlation not indicating causation. IE, it was just a coincidence that some of them were built in 1952.
Tree Bridge
I love signs of nature taking back it's kingdom.
Original Features
This is unusual. I don't remember seeing any decorated beams like this before. Maronas is full of little details like this.
One Last View
So, that was Maronas. It was a lovely surprise. It is easy to miss the village, on your way up the valley. But it is actually easy to get to, should you wish to do so. You don't need a 4x4, and it is well worth the detour should you find yourself in the area. It is well worth a visit.
To get to Maronas from Paphos, follow the B6 past the airport, and turn left after you go past the Asprokremmos Dam. You can see it on a map here.
We will be returning several times to this valley over the next few weeks, as there is lots more to see.
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