Polemi Gorge
The countryside around Polemi is full of surprises. The other week we told you about Polemi's hidden pond, nestled deep within the hills towards Ezousa. Well, today we are going one better, and introducing you to Polemi's very own gorge.
No Place Like Home
I love living in Cyprus, and I love living in Polemi. Having countryside like this on our doorstep is a luxury. I have recently been driving down the farm tracks that surround our village to make films for Google Street View. I've found some interesting places along the way, like the pond. On the next trip I made, I drove past some very interesting rock formations, and I made a mental note to come back later for a closer look.
Mysterious Crevice
This was what first caught my eye. Regular readers will know that I am a sucker for finding remote gorges. Something about them appeals to me, and as I first drove along here I got the distinct whiff of gorge on my left. The next question was how to get down there.
Bring On The Drone
That's where having a drone comes in handy. I launched it into the sky and followed the stream back up the hill. The road I drove down is on the far left here.
Towards Ezousa
I then had a decent run-up to fly the length of the gorge without worrying about crashing the drone into the side of the hill. If you haven't seen it, the "Relaxing Cyprus" film I made from the footage is at the end of this article. In this shot you can already see a green vein running throuh the valley.
Jackpot!
Yes, that is definitely a little gorge. Ok, it is no Avakas beater, but it is worth exploring. Note the interesting whorls in the rocks on the right of this picture. They have a lot of gypsum in them, which is water soluble. This is why the rock formations are so interesting around here.
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Polemi Pond
Outside of Winter and Spring, a lot of Cyprus is very arid. Polemi, centrally placed in Paphos and surrounded by vineyards, remains greener than most. It even has a village pond. Admitedly, you have to go for a bumpy drive to find it, and very few people probably know that it is there, but find it we did.
The Crystal Hills of Polemi
We were introduced to the Crystal Hills a few years back. It was the first time we visited Polemi and we were on the hunt for geocaches. This particularly one was a near perfect example of what makes a good cache: an interesting location that we would have been unlikely to find had there not been a cache there. The only thing that let the cache down was it's size, but we won't go into that here. Instead we shall have a look at the terrain, and see why the cache was called "The Crystal Hill".Related Pages
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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.
