The Rebirth of the Berengaria Hotel - Guided Tour, October 2024
The Berengaria Hotel opened its doors in the 1930s. Located in Prodromos, at the top of the Troodos Mountains, it soon became a favourite for both Royalty and the Rich and Famous. Guests included King Farouk of Egypt, Archbishop Makarios of Cyprus, and Winston Churchill.
The Turkish invasion of 1974 had a drastic effect on Tourism in Cyprus, and in 1984, the hotel was forced to close its doors. Since then it was abandoned to nature, visited only by Urban Explorers and Graffiti Artists. the once great building seemed in terminal decline
Now though, it is being reborn. And in this film, I am given a guided tour of the site, so that we can witness the amazing transformation which is being undertaken.
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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.
