Below Kritou Tera
No Justice
When you are standing there, this view is absolutely breathtaking. A picture really doesn't do it justice. I shall have to return and see if my 360 camera can do a better job. It was one of the nicest views I have seen in Cyprus though, and that is saying something.
Follow The Tracks
We continued up into the gorge, along the tracks. They were a bit overgrown but certainly not abandoned. Kritou Tera is a lovely place to visit in its own right. Our first road trip passes through it, and there is plenty to see there. It also has some lovely waterfalls and a nice nature trail. All that is at the other end of the gorge we are now entering.
Mystery Hut
Presumably, this was / is a farmer's shed. When you get here, you've pretty much reached the end of the line, as far as tracks are concerned.
Numbers
These numbers used to puzzle us. They are actually left there by water inspectors, to show what time the area was last checked. I think they are checking to make sure nasty insects aren't taking over the area. That sort of thing. Each date indicates a time they have sprayed insecticide. One thing I have never understood though, is why they don't write the dates in order. As it is, it is a fairly pointless process. If they had rows of dates, it would make a lot more sense.
Flowing Water
And this is why they are checking the water. There is still a river (well, stream) flowing through here. Given that it is August, that's pretty impressive. This does explain why the gorge is so green as well.
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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.
