Routes To The Blue Lagoon
The coastal route to the Blue Lagoon has come under some scrutiny over recent years, owing to several accidents. Is it really that dangerous, and is the land-based route any safer? Follow us as we take both of them, and decide for yourself.
Aphrodite's Wild Island
We begin our adventure admiring the view. Before we set off down the coast road, we explored the campsite a bit to look for some nice locations to fly the drone. You could see where they have cleared away some illegal buildings, and the foundations of one of them proved an excellent launch site for the drone. We took some lovely film which will no doubt surface at some point, and we also took some pictures.
Aphrodite's Wild Beach
As you can see, it was a perfect day for photographs.
The Restaurant
Don't worry, we will get to the routes soon enough. I know people like this beach though, so I figured you would also like to see some drone pictures of it as well.
Launch Site
I launched the drone from the field you can see here. Look how clear that water is.
One Final Shot
We'll get onto the routes on the next page. Just one more drone shot first though. You can see the boats setting off towards the Blue Lagoon. They are like a flotilla. I wonder if they operate a first-come first-serve basis, or whether there is a more organised structure. Rest assured though, that if you read this article and decide that neither road route is worth driving down, then you will still have plenty of boat tour options to get you to the Blue Lagoon.
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Video ClipDriving Beyond The Blue Lagoon
In this video we start at the Blue Lagoon, having driven here from Aphrodite's Baths. Having negotiated the steep drops, we now only have an incredibly bumpy ride to contend with. Eventually the suction arm the camera is attached to starts conking out, but not before we take you further around the tip of the Akamas.
Video ClipFrom Aphrodite's Bath to Blue Lagoon
In this film we take a drive along the dangerous coast road from Aphrodite's Bath to the Blue Lagoon. This route should be treated with respect, as it has claimed several lives over recent years. That being said, if you drive sensibly and keep your eyes on the road, it is actually fairly straightforward.
Video ClipFrom Blue Lagoon to Smigies Junction
In this film we say goodbye to The Blue Lagoon and head back to civilisation via the inland route. In our opinion, this is a much tougher route than the coastal route, at least in terms of road quality.
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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.
