Foinikas in Spring
We have blogged about Foinikas on a number of occasions. It is a fairly substantial village with a history going back to the middle ages, as can be seen in the variety of architecture on display. The surrounding countryside is beautiful, and being not very far from Paphos, it is the ideal destination for the adventurous traveller. If you visit during springtime, you may be lucky to see it bathed in yellow. However, if you wish to explore the village fully, then a visit later on in the year, when the spring vegetation has died in the summer heat, will be ideal.
This is a fairly large tour of the village consisting of some 36 panoramas. It was originally made for an Easter competition we ran, so if you see references to Easter Eggs in some of the information dialogs, don't be too puzzled!
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Video ClipDriving Off Road Through Foinikas
A quick clip of a drive through the abandoned village of Foinikas near Paphos, in the spring of 2018. The area is about to become a sea of yellow.
Blog ArticleFoinikas Revisited
This is a more in-depth look at Foinikas. This time we visited in the summer time. The vegetation has died down a bit by then. It may not be as pretty as in the springtime, but we are able to get to places that were previously blocked now.
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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.
