Cyprus experience. Mountains
Mountains were crucial part of my Cyprus experience. It’s a place where you can hide from high temperature and humidity, see some green plants, prepare souvla and fry halloumi. Astonishing view on other mountains, villages, reservoirs.
Artemis trail. A circle trail of 8 km around mountain of Olimpus. Must-visit place if you have a car. Easy trail, nice weather (in summer and autumn) and breathtaking views.
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Are you tired dear traveler? Here’s a bench in the middle of the route. Have some rest and enjoy the view
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At some places you forget that you’re still in Cyprus. It’s so wet and green around.
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Rains are is only source of drinkable water in Cyprus. Winter is a rainy season. Mountains “catch” rainy clouds, water drains with streams and end up in reservoirs.
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Let’s get down and check it out
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Another reservoir near Limassol. You can see that it’s quite empty. Recent years were not generous in terms of rains.
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View of Limassol from the same spot
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Let’s go to the Latsi and walk to the mountain. Part of straight tail.
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And look from above. Trail is on the right.
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It’s not lense effect. It’s halo.
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Look from the other side of the mountain is gorgeous.
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During other trip I swam in that water. Here’s photo from the mountain I took previous picture from.
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At least 3 meters deep
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Back to heights. Cape Greco. White wave foam in bottom right corner for scale.
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Shoreline for scale
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