From Last Castle to Pano Arodes
Old Tree
Anyway, if you do visit that place let us know what you find! And speaking of places we haven't yet visited, we still need to explore the gorge that lurks beyond this tree. From the pictures I have seen online, it is pretty spectacular but quite inaccessible...
Distant Last Castle
From here you can see where we came from. I should point out that I was filming this as we drove, and it is now of sufficient quality that I can use stills for a blog. this means that you will also be able to enjoy the film of this route, once it has been uploaded to youtube. Don't worry though, I will still do my walkabout blogs. But it is nice to be able to provide more of a narrative to some of the more interesting film routes.
Last Castle Car Park
I'm not sure if this car park is open or closed at the moment. There were a lot of cars parked back at the start of this walk. In the past that has always been the case, as some people don't like the drive down the narrow track. However, the car park now seems devoid of cars, so who knows?
On Top Of The World
We've driven up the steep bit now, and I have to say that the road is in a lot better condition than it has been in the past.
Good Effort!
Hats off to these two. The hike up Avakas Gorge and back around the top is to be treated with respect.
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Akamas Summer Drive
Last year there were a number of fires on the Akamas. We thought we would take a ride along the top and see how nature was recovering. So we started at Ineia and took the track towards Smigies Picnic Area. Join us for some amazing views...
The Akamas By Car
Nothing beats exploring the Akamas by car. A decent 4x4 can take you to places you would never normally find on foot, and the aircon can be a real life-saver. Some routes into the Akamas are bumpier than others. In this blog take a relatively bump free route which would suite the more cautious amongst you.
Akamas Narcissus
The Akamas is home to an abundance of wildflowers, from orchids to wild tulips. Near Arodes, there is a certain field set aside for a small yet very beautiful flower. Come and say hello to the Akamas Narcissus.
Pano Arodes
Pano Arodes is one of the gateways to the Akamas. It is a charming village between Kathikas and Droushia. We will be featuring it in our next eBook, so recently visited it to do some research. Naturally enough, we took lots of pictures while we were there...
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...
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...Related Pages
MapLast Castle to Pano Arodes
The Last Castle Tavern is a very popular Eatery nestled on the outskirts of The Akamas, just above Avakas Gorge. If you like Off-Roading there is a nice route that takes you above the gorge and through the valleys up to the village of Pano Arodes.
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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.
