Paphos Reservoir Update - April, 2026
Kannaviou Dam
The overflow is hidden on other end of the dam.
It's a shame I can't fly the drone at the moment as it looks spectacular from the air. This will have to do for now.
And Finally...
Last but not least we have the Mavrokolympos Reservoir. This is a special case, as last year it had to be emptied in order to be repaired.
Yada
It is now over 90% full, which is great news for the local farmers. This reservoir is only used by them. It is not used by humans.
Parting Shot
Upstream you will have Adonis Baths and the hills around Koili and Stroumbi. I wonder what will happen to the water if the reservoir overflows. It will naturally flow to the sea, but there is a desalination plant there now. Will they be able to use the overflow? I have no idea.
It is great to see the reservoirs looking a bit healthier now, but there is no room for complacency. Sensible water consumption and waste reduction is the way forwards. But it is nice to be out of the danger zone, at least for the time being.
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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.
