Baracas Sea Front
Bigger Than You Think
Now, it may not be completely obvious from this picture, but this chair is a lot bigger than it should be. Indeed, the plank you see above the steps is where you actually sit. I guess the ladder itself is a bit of a giveaway too. So, you can imagine how many funny pictures are taken on this chair by holiday makers!
EU Money
There is a sign by the big seat, saying that the area was tarted up with money from the EU. Ok, they were a bit more long-winded than that, but that's what they meant.
Anyway, money well spent.
Looks Familiar...
Now this is interesting. This gym got mentioned when we covered the new Gym Installation down at the Municipal Baths. The amount of criticism that got was unbelievable!
Close Look
Most of the complaints were abot the lack of shade, and that the equipment would be too hot to use. Well, I touched the equipment here (which sounds weird now, but, well, I was testing it) and it wasn't at all hot. I don't know what they make it with, or whether it has a special coating, but it wasn't hot in the slightest. Now, I wouldn't want to exercise in this heat anyway, but rest assured, if you do, you won't get burnt.
To The Resort
From the Gym, the coast path leads you through the back gardens of the Leonardo Laura Splash Resort. Incidentally, you can get a day pass to use the facilities (the splash park, which we will have a peak at later) without staying at the resort itself. The number is obscured in this photo, but you should call 26 944900.
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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.
