Paphos Fires
Planes, Too
There were also two planes flying around. So there must be a fairly major fire somewhere nearby. Originally I thought it was near the Ezousa Valley, but that was where the smoke was blowing to. The actual source was in some remote countryside on the Kannaviou side of Polemi.
Fire Engines
So, forgetting about my well ambitions, I set off in the car to the hills on the other side of the valley behind our villa. From there I could get a good view of the fires without getting in anybody's way.
Remote Access
It is easy to see why they needed the air power. Though close to the road, those hills are very steep and inaccessible.
Nearby Buildings
The one advantage about having a fire here is that nobody will really see all the damage. My vantage point itself was in the middle of nowhere. However, there were some houses nearby, as you can see from this picture, so it was a good job the fire was dealt with so quickly.
Pelathousa Woes
It was a busy day for photographing flames yesterday. I also drove down to Pelathousa. There had been a big fire there and I wanted to get some drone footage of the damage. I waited a couple of days but as you can see they were still extinguishing the odd pocket that was springing alight again.
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Fire Affected Areas
The Government have issued the following photo gallery showing the extent of the fire damage that cut through the forests of Limassol and Larnaca. They have also released details of a bank account you can send donations to if you would like to help.
Clean Up Paphos!
Rubbish has long been an issue in the region of Paphos. While fly-tipping no longer occurs on every hillside corner, it is still a big problem. In the last few years however, a number of Green Points have been set up throughout Paphos. The only trouble is, very few people seem to know about them. So we decided to track them all down, and show you what to expect when you visit. If you want the rubbish situation in Paphos to improve, it is in your own interests to use these places. We appreciate that a tour of recycling points won't make scintilating viewing, so we took the scenic route to bring you some pictures of the countryside too...Related Pages
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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.
