Agia Marina Reservoir
Agia Marina is a small, picturesque village to the east of Argaka on the Polis coast.It's farms are irrigated by the nearby reservoir, and as we were in the area we decided to take a look at it...
Nice View!
They say that getting there is half the fun and that is certainly the case with Agia Marina Reservoir. We approached from Polis and turned right when we reached the school. After that we were basically sticking to the main road, though if you plan on visiting I suggest you look at the map (see link below).
Good Road
The road to the reservoir is suitable for all vehicles. If you are planning on exploring further into the woods though, a 4x4 is definitely recommended.
Distant Dam
As we approached the dam we could see it peeping through the trees. The reservoir is one of the smaller ones in the paphos region. Consequently it empties and fills fairly frequently, compared to, say, the Asprokremmos. I don't think you will get vendors selling snacks here each time the waters break.
This Ol' House
There is an old, abandoned house by the dam. I presume it used to be a forestry station.
Class of 65
I presume the building was built in 1965. It bears the seal of ROC on it's wall. I wonder if that is when the dam was constructed? I could find very little information about it online.
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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.
