A Year In Paphos
Zacharia
Speaking of abandoned villages, in June we visited Zacharia. Most of the ruins you see in Paphos are as a result of the 1974 invasion. Turkish Cypriots were displaced to the North, while Greek Cypriots were displaced to the South. It is fascinating to explore old ruins, but these are tinged with sadness, owing to the not-to-distant hardships that must have been endured by the inhabitants.
Roudia Time Warp
One of the things I love about writing all these blogs, is getting feedback from readers. In 2019 we heard from a lovely man named Tommy Nilsson, who was part of the UN Peacekeeping Force in the Fifties. A man after my own heart, he took a lot of pictures on his travels, and shared them with us. This one in particular took my fancy. As it showed what Roudia Bridge used to look like, not so long ago...
Ancient Images
Cyprus has an abundance of churches. Some ancient, some modern. A common theme is for them to be highly decorated with ornate murals. Agios Nikolaso, in Galataria, has some lovely old examples, and is set in a beautiful location.
Going To The Zoo
In July Alex went on the school trip to Paphos Zoo, and a good time was had by all.
Limni Crystal Hunting
Another hobby of ours is exploring old mines and the countryside in general, looking for interesting minerals. Gypsum is fairly abundant, and nice samples can look beautiful. But the real thrill is to be had when you actually have to hit a rock with a hammer to see if it contains any hidden treasure.Read The Blog
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MapA Year In Paphos
People have already been mentioning the "C" word on our forum, and asking what the weather is like in the Autumn and Spring. So we thought we would put together a special compilation blog showing you what happens during a typical year in Paphos.
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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.
