The Grey Cliffs of Paphos - Part 1
Another Dwelling
Another hole in the cliff had been walled up to make a home or storage area. Let's take a look inside.
Old Tombs?
I'm guessing these were old tombs at one point as well. I don't know how long ago the props had been added but I would feel even less safe living here because of them.
Weird that, isn't it? You feel safer in a cave without any props than in a cave lined with supports. That's human nature for you. Similar logic is applied to the old "Bobbies on the Beat" debate in the UK. Research found that people felt less at ease when police patrolled on foot at night. This was used as an argument against them. But it is a false argument. The real question should be "How many crimes were committed?", or in this case, "How many roofs collapsed?".
Blocked Up
At some point this room had been boarded up. Most of it was lying on the floor and you could see where it had been kicked inwards.
Interesting Overhang
The funny thing is, 10 years ago this could have looked completely different. There might have been a farm or anything. I didn't know the area at all then, but I am sure some of you reading this did. So if you have any information as to what used to be here, please let us know.
End Of The Road
I could go no further west here, so it seems a good place to end part 1 of this series. In Part 2, we begin over near Iasis Hospital and see what we can find there.
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A ridge of cliffs bisects the city of Paphos. Below it, Universal and Kato Paphos stretch down to the sea. Above it, the Old Town and business areas form the bulk of the rest of the city. But what of the cliffs themselves? For years I have been meaning to explore them properly, and recently I finally got around to it. I've split the article into three parts, and we shall begin above the church we featured in our last blog.
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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.
