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- Day 8
- Monday, March 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM
- 🌙 16 °C
- Altitude: 20 ft
CyprusAmmovounos34°42’48” N 32°28’54” E
Arrived at Paphos Airport
March 5, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
Arrived at the airport early after dropping off the hire car. The airport is so quiet we dropped off our bags and went through security etc. in less than 15 minutes, a record for us.
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- Day 8
- Monday, March 5, 2018 at 1:43 PM
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 459 ft
- CyprusPégeia34°52’48” N 32°22’42” E
We can't leave without having Meze
March 5, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
For our last meal before leaving for the airport we decided to go for a meat based Meze, all we can say is that after 5 courses we were stuffed and need to sleep it off for a hour by the pool beforeRead more
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- Day 7
- Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 1:36 PM
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitude: 5,394 ft
- CyprusLoumata34°54’30” N 32°54’12” E
The Persephone Nature Trail
March 4, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Our reason for visiting the village of Troodos was to walk the Persephone Nature trail. Which laid out the whole of southern Cyprus in front of us, although under a thin haze.
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- Day 7
- Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 12:18 PM
- ⛅ 10 °C
- Altitude: 5,643 ft
- CyprusTróodos34°55’18” N 32°52’48” E
The village of Troodos
March 4, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Today we had a change of scenery and set off to explore the Troodos mountains. We set our sights on the village of Troodos which is 1,676 metres (5,500 ft) above sea level. Taking the B8 we wound ourRead more
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- Day 6
- Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 5:37 PM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 69 ft
- CyprusLivádi35°9’36” N 32°32’42” E
Pomos
March 3, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Having spent a few hours sleeping on Polis Beach we drove along the coast road to Pomos, were we had a Cypriot coffee in a local cafe with great views of the coastline.
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- Day 6
- Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 2:28 PM
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: 43 ft
- CyprusChrysochoú35°2’36” N 32°25’6” E
Polis beach
March 3, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Having walked the last few days we decided we deserved a rest day so we headed for Polis beach. The beach car park is part of the Polis campsite which is approached by a rather muddy track which ourRead more
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- Day 6
- Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 12:21 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 1,608 ft
- CyprusKathikas34°54’12” N 32°24’12” E
Wonderful views of Paphos & Peyia
March 3, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
On the way to Polis we spotted this view point high above Paphos & Peyia.
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- Day 5
- Friday, March 2, 2018 at 2:38 PM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- CyprusArgaki tou Karyolachiou35°3’48” N 32°27’36” E
Adonis Trail (aka Stuart's Trail)
March 2, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
A cloudy day again today so ideal for another walk so we set off back to the Baths of Aphrodite to do the Adonis Trail. It was very warm when we arrived but fortunately this was mitigated by a coolRead more
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- Day 5
- Friday, March 2, 2018 at 2:25 PM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 36 ft
- CyprusTremithakia35°7’60” N 32°31’12” E
Adonis drinks Stuart's spring water
March 2, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
I think I have convinced Hazel of my association with Adonis, after all I am drinking his water.
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- Day 5
- Friday, March 2, 2018 at 2:18 PM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 988 ft
- CyprusNéo Chorió35°2’54” N 32°19’48” E
Cyprus Tub Trees (Quercus alnifoltubia)
March 2, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Until the introduction of synthetic polymer (plastic) in the early 20th century Cyprus was one of the world's largest exporter of Tubs due to the proliferation of Tub trees (Quercus alnifoltubia). TheRead more
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- Day 4
- Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 2:38 PM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 33 ft
- CyprusNisída tis Chamilís35°4’48” N 32°18’42” E
The Aphrodite Trail
March 1, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Our walk followed the Aphrodite Trail which shows off the Akamas region of Cyprus. It's only 5 miles but it climbs 37 meters to the top of Moutti tis Sotiras and then picks up the coastal path toRead more
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- Day 4
- Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 2:28 PM
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: 1,122 ft
- CyprusPano Vachines35°3’48” N 32°19’30” E
Views from Moutti tis Sotiras
March 1, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Moutti tis Sotiras is the highest point on the walk at 370 meters and gives fantastic views across the Akamas peninsula as far as Cape Arnaoutis.
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- Day 4
- Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 1:59 PM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 59 ft
- CyprusArgaki ton Chalavron35°2’24” N 32°22’30” E
Pyrgos tis Rigainas
March 1, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
According to legend Aphrodite is said to have taken a rest under this Cyprus oak tree after bathing.
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- Day 4
- Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 12:34 PM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 23 ft
- CyprusChalimes35°2’18” N 32°24’24” E
Baths of Aphrodite
March 1, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
This morning it was very cloudy and we decided it was a good day for a walk so we made our way to just outside Polis were the Baths of Aphrodite can be found along with the start of the AphroditeRead more
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 6:54 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 59 ft
- CyprusLara Bay34°54’13” N 32°19’11” E
Agios Georgios
February 28, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Our late lunch stop was the well known fish restaurant Agios Georgios Pegeia. Hazel opted for the Sea Bream and I went for Red Mullet, all served with a healthy salad and a side plate of chips. LovelyRead more
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 6:41 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 20 ft
- CyprusArgaki tis Michainas34°53’3” N 32°19’59” E
Sea Caves
February 28, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Having been refreshed by our sunbathing this morning we set off down to coast to look at the sea caves onroute to Agios Georgios for lunch.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 11:46 AM
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: 36 ft
- CyprusMaa34°51’18” N 32°22’12” E
Coral Bay
February 28, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
It's been a lovely warm sunny day so ideal for getting the beach tent out for the first time in 2018. Coral Bay is just down the road from the flat and was nice and quiet, although the beach bar wasRead more
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 10:35 PM
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Altitude: 92 ft
- CyprusPyromachi34°46’54” N 32°24’24” E
Lidl and an easy day
February 27, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
After our long day yesterday we decide to stock up with food at Lidl and take it easy today. It's lovely and warm when the sun is out but it was a bit cloudy today so we had to take the opportunity toRead more
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- Day 1
- Monday, February 26, 2018 at 11:50 PM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 377 ft
- CyprusPégeia34°52’37” N 32°22’38” E
Arrived safely in Cyprus
February 26, 2018 in Cyprus ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
It's been a very long day so I won't go into detail now as we need to sleep, just to say that we are very impressed with the flat. Lovely and spacious.
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- Day 1
- Monday, February 26, 2018 at 1:00 PM
- ⛅ 1 °C
- Altitude: 246 ft
EnglandManchester Airport53°21’41” N 2°16’28” W
Arrived at Manchester Airport
February 26, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 1 °C
It was a bit of a torturous journey up the M5 & M6, we had to negotiate no less than 3 vehicle breakdowns, in the middle of the carriage way, along with the rush hour traffic and usual road works. AllRead more
