The Polis Coast In August
It's August, and Cyprus is on Holiday. Normally empty beaches in hidden coves have sprung to life, as the local Cypriot population come out to enjoy the summer sun. I thought it would be fun to capture the mood so I took the drone and my camera out to record the experience.
Blissful Wilderness
We shall begin our adventure at, or rather above, the Aphrodite Family Eco Camping Site, next to the Baths of Aphrodite. It is a great place to stay if you fancy exploring the Akamas. It offers a hearty walk to the Blue Lagoon, as well as numerous amazing nature trails which run through the hills.
By the way, if you were thinking of exploring the Akamas by road from this point, you should make sure you are fully insured and driving a decent 4x4. There have been several deaths over recent years, caused by people hiring buggies and losing control of them as they negotiate the winding track along the cliff.
Green Lagoon
It doesn't look very busy at the moment, but looks can be deceptive. We could see cars there, but they were all understandably parked under the trees.
Aphrodite's Hidden Beach
Today we aren't interested in the Akamas though. Instead I want to concentrate on the coastline that runs from here to Polis.
Aphrodite's Restaurant
There is a very nice beach just below the restaurant here. It comes complete with a Lifeguard Station and showers up by the food area. I'm sure if the Authorities bothered to apply it would qualify for blue flag status, but I have given up banging that particular drum.
More Sunbeds
There's actually a track to the east of the restaurant that will allow you to drive close to the beach. So if you have a lot of gubbins to unload you could drive down here then park back up at the main car park.
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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.
