In Search Of The Stroumpi Lion
Bumpy Ride
You may as well park at the bottom of this slope, near to the sign, as the track up was quite bumpy. It isn't a very long walk. Don't block the road though, as it does get used.
King of the Paphos Jungle
So what does the sign about the lion have to say?
The stone lion is an impressive rock formation in the shape of a lion which emerges amid some low herbaceous vegetation of Mediterranean bushes and shrubs. Some fancy that the rock formation, which resembles a "sleeping" lion or the ancient Sphinx, watches over the community and protects it from all evil.
Gypsum Lion
Closer inspection revealed that the lion is formed mainly of gypsum. This could explain why it looks like it has melted a bit.
A Tourist Attraction?
So, is it worth visiting the Stroumpi Lion?
Watch This Space
I certainly wouldn't recommend travelling all the way from Paphos just to see the lion. However, it does form part of a bigger nature trail. When the temperatures cool a little - because let's face it, it is bloody hot at the moment - we shall do the entire trail, and add it to our section on Walks. So watch this space...
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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.
