Aetofolies Gorge
Some people say nothing is open in Cyprus. They are forgetting the countryside, which never closes. And with the easing of restrictions you can now go out and appreciate places like this again, provided you respect the rules. It is worth the journey as well, as you shall see...
This Must Be The Place
You get to the gorge through the village of Peristerona. As well as a nice view of the gorge, there is also an EOKA monument and a picnic spot.
Handy Notice Board
There is some useful information on the sign, which we shall relate to you in this blog.
Base Camp
This is the picnic site and the EOKA memorial. There is also a supply of water here.
From Above
We had our drone with us, and there is a film you will see later in the blog. We also took some stills.
Handy Map
All our blogs have a handy map associated with them. It is normally found in the links at the foot of the page. However, in this instance, as the site isn't signposted, I thought I would add a route guide, so you can see how to get here from the B7.
Basically, you take the Peristerona turning on the B7, by Byron's Half Way Market. Drive up a T Junction, and turn right to Peristerona. Once you reach this village, there will be a signpost on your left to Achilleas Villa. Keep on that road until you arrive at the sign. It may look like you are driving down somebody's drive, but you aren't.
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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.
