From Pentalia to Polemi
Original Features
We have now entered Polemi. A blog on my home village is long overdue. But for now I will leave you with a few pictures.
I love balconies like this on old houses.
The Main Drag
There are a couple of coffee shops in this picture, and a betting shop. Polemi also has two very nice supermarkets and a couple of taverns, including the Olive Tree, which is famous for its pork chops. The St Michaels Hospice charity shop used to be to the left of this picture, but they have moved a little ways down the road.
Polemi Church
This is the main church of Polemi. There are several others though. including one in the area called Matsima, which is where we visit for our final picture.
Polemi Valley
Ah Polemi, the gift that keeps on giving. On cold winter mornings, this valley will be covered in a low mist that looks breathtaking. In the springtime, tulips aplenty will be popping up in the hedgerows and some of the luckier fields. In the summer time you get a scene like this, far greener than the surrounding valleys scorched brown by the sun. Finally, in the autumn, the vines take on a fiery red glow, as they shed their leaves for another season.
Rinse and repeat.
The Map
And there you have it. Proof that in Cyprus, if you want scenery to take your breath away, and a slice of authentic village life, all you need to do is get in a car and go for a drive.
And if you want any help on that front, take a look at our two Road Trip ebooks!
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As summer approaches we thought we would put together some road trips suitable for all types of cars. No off-roading will be involved, and the emphasis will be on sight-seeing. This trip takes in over 10 villages, and covers a variety of landscapes, from Kathikas in the East to pano Panagia in the West.
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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.
