Paphos Caving
Man-made Recess?
What caused that strange indentation there? It looks like a small arch has been hollowed out. But why?
Glitter
All this bling can be witnessed in the initial corridor. If you are of a nervous disposition, you can enjoy the cave without losing sight of daylight.
Back To The Entrance
See? I turned round here, and you can still see the entrance. I am now behind that strange arch, which is in the top left of this picture. You would still need boots to get to this point, but if you are claustrophobic you will be able to admire the views without going too deep.
Further In
I decided to go further in though. Now, had I discovered this cave without reading an article about it, I would not have done so. Apparently, there is a cave (now fenced off) by the shrines featured in the other blog, that stretches under Geroskipou Main Square. However, the air is bad down there, so it is unsafe to explore. This probably explains why it is fenced off, too.
Also, had this cave split in two, I wouldn't have gone any further. I have no wish to get lost in a caving network. I was merely having a bit of a look in a cave I knew to be safe.
The Floor
This is why you need wellies. The water is shallow but the mud beneath it is fairly deep. It is also deeper on the right, as you enter. So keep left on the way in, and retrace your steps on the way out.
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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.
