Foinikas by the Lake
Towards the Dam
In fact, we continued along this track in the hope that it would lead to a better way out. It didn't, we soon arrived at a dead end and some goats.
The Old Road
So we began to retrace our steps. The views were lovely. In this shot you can see where the Foinikas road from the Water Treatment Plant has been flooded out. I wonder how long it will be before that route is accessible. I imagine that even when the water levels drop it will be a bit of a quagmire.
Bumpy Road
This was the state of the track. Drive carefully...
Still Full
When we hit tarmac again, we headed back to Paphos. We couldn't resist coming back via the dam.
A FInal Mystery
Here's a final puzzle for you. As you can see, the dam is still overflowing. There aren't any concessions stands any more, and the crowds have long since gone, yet still the waters flow. But there's a dry bit. You can see the lighter strip towards the far side of the overspill. What is causing that? There is nothing blocking that area, and it wasn't there when we last visited the dam. So what is causing it? It is completely dry, so it wasn't a temporary thing. It puzzled us.
Anyway, I think we have exhausted the Asprokremmos for the time being. Unless they have a yachting contest on it or something, I think we've seen enough of it for now. Who knows, in winter, perhaps it will freeze? That would certainly be worth a blog. So where to next? Well, we have plenty of shots from Kato Arodes to show you, but first, we are going putting...
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Foinikas Views
We just can't keep away from Foinikas. Somebody posted some pics of the abandoned village on our Paphos Chat facebook group, and people were asking how to get there. We bumped an old blog showing the route, but decided that a film was also needed. While we were out shooting it, we decided to take some more shots, but this time we went for some outstanding views...
Abandoned Villages - Foinikas
Foinikas has a special place in our family's hearts. It was the first abandoned village we explored in Cyprus, some ten years ago. We have returned to it each time we visited Cyprus, and consquently have more pictures than we could ever possibly want of the village and surrounding area. We posted some of them on our blog about the Asprokremmos Reservoir. We wanted some up-to-date photos for the Abandoned Village blog series. So last saturday we revisited Foinikas, and couldn't believe what we found when we got there...
Foinikas Heights
We love Foinikas, the abandoned village on the banks of the Asprokremmos Reservoir. We've already blogged about it twice though, so we thought we would take a look at some of the surrounding countryside, and see what else the valley has to offer. Hopefully we will show you that you can find stunning, remote scenery only a stones-throw from Paphos. You don't need to travel all the way to the Akamas or Troodos to lose yourself in rugged beauty...
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When we first blogged about Foinikas it was springtime, and the abandoned village was bathed in a sea of yellow. It was always an essential destination on our holidays, but we had never been in Spring, so it came as a pleasant surprise. However, it made it difficult to explore, as you never know what you might tread on when you have to wade through thigh-high flowers. As frequently happens with our blogs, people posted more information about the site in the comments. So we decided to pay another visit a few days ago, and explore it in more depth...
Foinikas Is Cut Off!
While Paphos waits for the Asprokremmos Dam to overflow, we thought we might as well photograph the rest of the reservoir, which is to all intents and purposes, now full. So we set off to Foinikas looking for some beautiful landscape nature shots. We didn't get very far though...
Who is Vandalising Foinikas?
The Asprokremmos is filling up fast, so we decided to see if we could still drive to Foinikas, the abandoned historical village which lies on its banks. We succeeded, and took some lovely photographs, but also had a nasty surprise...Related Pages
MapFoinikas by the Lake
360 PanoramaFoinikas Heights
A visit to Foinikas isn't complete if you just visit the abandoned village. Spend some time to explore the surrounding countryside. You will NOT be disappointed!
360 PanoramaFoinikas in Summer 2018
Foinikas is an ancient village which now lies abandoned, on the banks of the Asprokremmos Reservoir. In springtime it is a sea of green and yellow. In the summer, it is a lot more barren, though much easier to explore!
Video ClipDriving Off Road Through Foinikas
A quick clip of a drive through the abandoned village of Foinikas near Paphos, in the spring of 2018. The area is about to become a sea of yellow.
Video ClipDon't Go This Way!
This is a short clip attempting a track that I used last year but that had been eroded in the winter rain.
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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.
