The State Of The Paphos Reservoirs
Back To The Bridge
Anyway, lets get a closer look at that bridge. Is it Venetian? I'm no expert but I don't think so. Most of the ones I have seen tend to be hump-backed. However, the one at Kalopanagiotis certainly isn't so I could be wrong.
Evretou Bridge
And don't forget, further up-stream you will find Skarfos, which is another Venetian Bridge. So perhaps it is after all of that vintage? This shot is from the other side of the bridge. I was hoping there would be a shield there giving information as to the construction date, but no such luck. I might try visiting - on foot - to get a closer look, but it is not my top priority at the moment!
I wonder how deep the mud is here? If I do visit, I might bring a shovel...
Water's Edge
So that's Evretou. Quite depressing really, but hopefully the tide is literally turning now. Before we go to the other reservoirs, let's take a quick peek at the data.
Yada
When I started collecting the photos for this article, the Asprokremmos was at 7.3%. As of the 12th it has gone back to 7.6%. This is the first time the level has gone up in ages. Even during the storms of last year it went down, as all the water was absorbed by the ground. I did try and get a figure for today (13th) but the site isn't responding at the moment.
If you want some good news though, take a look at the figures for Mavrokolympos, which had to be emptied last year due to a leak. It is now over 30% full!
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Over the last two years we've written numerous articles on the dwindling levels of our reservoirs and it is about time we did an update. Since taking these pictures a few days ago, it hasn't stopped raining, but we are very far from the end of the water crisis.
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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.
