Routes To The Blue Lagoon
Smooth Ride
The bumps may have been smoothed down, but corners like this should still be treated with respect.
Crash Barriers
These crash barriers are a new addition. I have no idea how effective they are though. Now, do you notice anything odd about this picture? If you look to the top, you can just make out a small building. That is the ruins of an old church, and we visited it in one of our first blogs. There is a link to that ("if you go down to the woods today...") at the foot of the article. It is worth looking at if you want to see how much the coast road has improved.
Autumnal Shades
In this shot you can see how brown all the foliage is at the moment.
Walking Group
I presume this was a walking group. A couple of them couldn't decide what side of the road to stand on. If you are in a similar situation, just pick one side and stick with it.
Passing Room
As well as the crash barriers, I think they have made more passing points along the route as well. It isn't one-way, and I certainly don't relish the thought of having to reverse down a narrow track. So these laybys are very useful.
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The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is one of the jewels in Cyprus' glittering crown. Whether you arrive by boat, or take the bumpy ride that hugs the Akamas cliffs, a scene of beauty awaits you when you get there. It's such a nice place that we can't do it justice in a blog, so this forms part of a bigger presentation, featuring films and a virtual tour. What are you waiting for?
If You Go Down To The Woods Today...
If you have ever driven to the Blue Lagoon via the coastal road, you can be forgiven for not spotting this delightful little church en route.
Is this the Oldest Olive Tree in Cyprus?
We were out exploring in the Akamas the other day, and we came across this lovely old Olive Tree. I can't help wondering how long it has stood here...Related Pages
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.
