The Archimandrita to Nata Shortcut
As it is my birthday I thought I would indulge myself and make a long film of a scenic on and off-road drive through the countryside of Paphos. We start off at Alektora Picnic Site (technically in Limassol but I won't tell anybody if you won't) and take a hairy route to Pano Archimandrita. You should only attempt this in a 4x4, and not after heavy rain. From there we have a more sedate drive to Mamonia and Fasoula, before hitting the gravel once again to get to Choletria. This bit should also only be attempted in a 4x4. It can get very muddy owing to the amount of lorries that drive to and from the quarry you pass along the way.
From Choletria we drive through Old Choletria and across the Xeros River before finishing in Nata. We only stopped the film here because the battery ran out. I had hoped to show you the route all the way to Minthis Hills, but you will have to make do with this I am afraid. I did leave you a surprise to make up for it though...
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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.
