From White River Beach to Arodes
Picnic View
If you do decide to have a picnic here, the view will not disappoint.
Akamas Farm
That picnic spot is at the top of this hill. We have driven past the farm to take this shot, and are looking back up the road. From here on in the journey is a lot less bumpy. We were expecting there to be a couple of barking dogs at the farm, which is why we drove here before stopping. However they were nowhere to be found. They aren't aggressive, but I don't like stopping to take pictures if it agitates the local guard dogs.
Return to Snake Valley
From this view point, you could see more of Snake Valley. I walked up most of that before I nearly trod on the first snake I found down there. I remember it well, I had to twist in the air to avoid stepping on it and landed very painfully on my knee. The snake vanished straight away, and I was able to retrieve the camera I dropped. But it was a whopper.
Mysterious Gorge
On the other side of the ridge we were on, I spotted this mysterious gorge. I say mysterious because I hadn't noticed it before. I would love to go visit it, but I imagine that when I arrived it would be disappointing. This sort of gorge has a tendancy of being completely overgrown (and full of snakes).
Maybe one day...
Familiar Erosion
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Liesegang Rings in the Akamas
As 2016 draws to a close we decided to take a final trip to the Akamas. We have been trying to locate some interesting fossils we saw a few years ago, and the last couple of times we had tried we had ended up somewhere else. We found the right route this time though.
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...
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360 PanoramaAkamas Viewpoint
This is one of our favourite viewpoints on the Akamas. If you walk a short distance from the car track you have a stunning panorama taking in some of the remotest parts of the Akamas.
360 PanoramaAkamas Viewpoint
A view across the Akamas, looking out over Lara Bay and beyond.
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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.
