The Polis Coast
I recently went for a walk along the Polis Coast. It was supposed to be a drone flight, but I managed to leave the drone at home, so instead I visited some of the beaches and took some suitably scenic pictures. Enjoy the beauty that is the Polis Coastline on a glorious Spring morning.
Aphrodite's Secret Turtle Island
We begin our wander on the cliffs by Aphrodite's Baths. There are some stunning views to be had, with or without a drone. The island you see here is supposedly shaped like a turtle, and it is, from a certain angle. Just not this one. Nevertheless, it still looks they pretty, and yes, there is a cross on it.
Aphrodite's Secret Beach
From the island viewpoint, which is in the campsite next to the baths, I went round to the restaurant. There are steps here leading down to Aphrodite's Secret Beach. There is also a nice platform presumably designed for wedding photographs.
The Volcanic rock of Gabor
There's the beach in all its glory. According to Google, Turtle Island actually has a proper name. On the map it is known as The Volcanic rock of Gabor. This begs the question: who was Gabor? A quick internet search tells us that Gábor István Szabó (March 8, 1936 – February 26, 1982) was a Hungarian-American guitarist whose style incorporated jazz, pop, rock, and Hungarian music. Perhaps the cross on the island is a memorial to him?
Perhaps not...
Chrysochou Bay View
This is an exceptionally beautiful area. The cliffs eventually give way to beaches stretching all the way to Nea Dimmata. That's about 20km of coastline.
Ttakkas Tavern
We've now gone towards Latsi. I was in the wife's care which I don't use for off-roading, so I ignored the Dog Beach and went to the next bay along, at Ttakkas Bar.
Now that's a funny name. I googled it, as we have already seen how reliable that is. There is a Car Dealership in Paralimni with the same name, so I am guessing it is an unusual surname?
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Polis Beaches Part 2
In this report we originally planned on showing you the beaches from Kato Pyrgos to Polis. However, there were so many that we have had to split it in two, so join us as we travel from Kato Pyrgos to the outskirts of Pomos. In our next blog we will continue the journey to Polis.
Polis Beaches Part 3
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Aphrodite's Secret Beach Area
If you visit Aphrodite's Baths near Latsi, you can be forgiven for initially being a little bit underwhelmed by the experience. But fear not! The area of countryside you are in is actually astonishingly beautiful, so once you have gazed somewhat disappointedly at the baths, be sure to take in the surrounding area, and I guarantee you won't feel cheated. And don't neglect the coastline! It is a little known fact that before Aphrodite took her bath, she liked nothing more than having a splosh in the sea at her secret beach, followed by a bite to eat in the tavern. Let us be your guide...Related Pages
MapThe Polis Coast
I recently went for a walk along the Polis Coast. It was supposed to be a drone flight, but I managed to leave the drone at home, so instead I visited some of the beaches and took some suitably scenic pictures. Enjoy the beauty that is the Polis Coastline on a beautiful Spring morning.
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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.
