Polis Beaches - Part 3
Santa Marina Beach Park
As you enter the village of Ayia Marina you will see a church on your left and a cluster of shops on your right. Beyond the shops you come to what appears to be a wedding venue combined with a beach. Owing to the pandemic, it looked like it was closed. However, we are including it here for future readers benefit. The pandemic won't last forever so let's think positive eh?
Beach Bar?
To the right of this venue we spied what looked like a timber-framed beach bar, though it could just be somebody's outhouse. As mentioned previously, there was a bit of a gale blowing when we took these pictures. In calmer times there is probably more beach to sit on here.
Wedding By The Sea
If it ever opens as a wedding venue again - and we assume it will - then I can think of worse places to tie the knot. If you have a look at the tour below you will get a better idea of the facilities etc.
Take The Tour
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Santa Barbara Beach Bar
I love the way this tree has been groomed to allow for the cables. It must get a bit hair-raising in a winter storm but it is nice to see the electricity board showing consideration for a change.
Santa Barbara is a beach that is, I think, gunning for Blue Flag status (along with Pomos and the main one in Kato Pyrgos). They all deserve the accolade, too.
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Polis Beaches Part 1
We've already had a look at how the beaches and restaurants of Paphos and Ayia Napa are coping with the new norms of social distancing. It is time to turn our attention to the Polis coast, and take a look at what the situation is there. In Part 1 we go from Aphrodite's Baths to Polis.
Polis Beaches Part 2
In this report we originally planned on showing you the beaches from Kato Pyrgos to Polis. However, there were so many that we have had to split it in two, so join us as we travel from Kato Pyrgos to the outskirts of Pomos. In our next blog we will continue the journey to Polis.
Halloween Mysteries
As it is Halloween today I thought I would tell you about the spooky railway we discovered beneath our feet a while back. However, as we haven't been able to find out anything about it we thought it prudent to throw in some ruins for good measure...
The Pomos Coast
Pomos is quite a trip from Paphos, but it is most definitely worth it. We were up that way to visit some abandoned villages and overflowing reservoirs this week, but stopped to take in the coast along the way. The countryside up there is breathtaking, and well worth a visit. Here's a short selection of what to expect.Related Pages
MapPolis Beaches - Part 3
In the final part of our look at the beaches along the north coast of Paphos, we travel from Pomos to Polis, finishing up with a slap-up meal at our favourite kebab joint. If you want quieter beaches in beautiful surroundings, then this area will not disappoint. We visited these beaches more times than was strictly necessary to make this blog, which shows that we have saved what we consider to be some of the best Paphos beaches to last.
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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.
