Exploring a Gorge
Mention "gorge" in Cyprus, and people will automatically think of Avakas Gorge. But there are many gorges dotted around the countryside. I am fascinated by them, ever since I saw a film of the small one near Akoursos.
This particular gorge is in the Akamas, and right next to the Liesegang Rings. Unfortunately it is fairly typical of most of the gorges I have found. They are inaccessible, and full of dense vegetation. Worse still, the vegetation is bamboo, which is a mecca for snakes.
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Blog ArticleLiesegang Rings in the Akamas
We have been trying to locate some interesting fossils we saw a few years ago, and the last couple of times we had tried we had ended up somewhere else. We found the right route this time though.
360 PanoramaGorge East of Avakas
This is a lovely, secluded spot, just off the track that runs from Kathikas down to The Akamas. If you are coming from that direction, to get to this post you need to drive past all the erosion on your right, then past the farm on your left and up the hill. This spot will be just to your left at the top. If you carry on down the track to the church you will need to be in a decent 4x4.
360 PanoramaDifferent Types of Erosion
This is the track from Kallepia to the Akamas, just down from the Lisengang Rings. In this picture you can see different types of erosion. In the side of the cliff, you can see massive chunks of hill which are gradually working themselves free of the main land mass. And further down, you can see the eroded slopes consisting of soil and tiny pebbles.
360 PanoramaBehind Avakas, Towards St George
This particular plateau can be reached either from Kathikas or the Akamas, by coming up the track from the Agia Matrona Church, above White River Beach. It is part of a spectacular route that goes through some stunning scenery.
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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.
