Venus Beach
Shipwreck of MV Demetrios II
While you are building your sandcastle, you may notice a large ship in the water, just off the coast. This is actually the shipwreck of MV Demetrios II, which has its own Wikipedia page:
The M/V Demetrios II was a cargo ship, built in 1964 by J. J. Sietas, at their shipbuilding yard in Hamburg-Neuenfelde, Germany.
Paphos accident
The Honduran-flagged M/V Demetrios II ran aground off Paphos Lighthouse on 23 March 1998 in heavy seas, during a voyage from Greece to Syria with a cargo of timber.
At the time of the accident, the ship had eight crew members - 4 Greeks, 2 Pakistanis and 2 Syrians. The crew were rescued and airlifted to the safety of Paphos by a British military helicopter.
It was subsequently confirmed in the Lloyd's List that the competency certificates for the Greek captain and the Pakistani first officer were forgeries.
The wreck can clearly be seen whilst traveling along the center of Paphos to Coral Bay Road.
View From The Edge
This is a view from the left-hand side of the beach. As you can see, there aren't many swimmers at the moment, and there is plenty of room for everybody. So why are some people on the beach behind me instead?
Don't Go Here
Next to the beach, is an area that isn't protected by the reef. There is a bloody big sign here, in multiple languages, saying that it is extremely dangerous to swim here. So why are people doing just that?
Towards Paphos
I honestly cannot understand why some people would choose to go for a swim there. I can understand going there for sunbathing, but people die in these waters because of riptides. Those signs are there for a very good reason.
Swim HERE!
So swim on the main beach instead. You will have a lot more fun and as a bonus won't be putting yourself and your family at risk.
I have to say, I was very impressed with how much Venus Beach has improved. A few years ago, before we moved out here, we would stay at a nearby hotel, and I remember what this place used to look like, and how many huge signs there were. It is now much, much safer, and with decent facilities and available parking, it is well worth a visit.
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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.
