Hi Folks
Our leaders Sheila and David give us a taste of what to expect on this Wednesdays walk describing it below.
'We are sure most of you will remember this walk from April which we think is worth repeating, with the added twist of starting at Steni, an agricultural settlement 234 m above sea level, specialising in cherries, olives, avocados, oranges, water melons, cereal and more recently until EU intervention, nicotinia (tobacco plants) Citrus scents can be guaranteed but the whiff of goat may elude us as the herds have been put out to pasture.
We meet at Neromylos, Steni, well known for its excellent traditional fare and homemade desserts; walking and cakes make an unlikely combination but we select from the non-calorie range.
Meandering through the village we soon pick up the upward trail taking us to Ayios Isidhoros, a medieval church dating from the time of the Turkish occupation.
The broad undulating track rolls out accompanied by a narrow gorge on the right with stunning inland and coastal views. Eventually the track falls away to the valley floor and here we encounter an Indiana Jones type trail making our way through high bamboo. Returning to and crossing the main road we join another good earth track taking us down hill, here we may encounter some mud if the rain forecast is correct. Then there is a left turn along a level track parallel to the main Polis-Pafos road, through highly scented citrus orchards.
One or two steady ascents and descents with good views of the surrounding countryside bring us back to the main Polis-Steni road where we turn right and head back to the village'.
Sounds amazing, doesn't it? Can't wait to get on the trail but it won't be the same without your company. So why don't you join us for this extended up to 3 hour walk round Goudi/Steni area. Not to be missed!!!!!
POLIS/LATCHI WALKING GROUP
INVITE YOU
WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2016
SHEILA AND DAVID’S CITRUS SCENTS AND WHIFF OF GOATS WALK (2.5 - 3hrs)
Time: 09.15 for 09.30 start
Start Point: Neromylos (Watermill) Steni, large car park behind the tavern. (See Directions below).
Please ensure that you wear strong sturdy Trainers/walking boots and bring drinking water with you.
Caveat: Walking at your own risk.
Further information contact Maria Tel 99476801
Directions:
From Pafos/Peyia Take the main Pafos-Polis Road B7 Arrive Skouli and negotiate the road humps and proceed the few metres to the next set of road humps in Goudi with a large supermarket on the right. Here turn right on the F733 signed Steni 4 k. Go straight on until reaching a sharp left hand bend with a brown and white sign indicating Evretou Dam and Steni 3k. Climb up this hill passing the snail farm on the left. There is a sign Steni 2 k. Villa Lee on the left. Reach the main road E723 signed Steni 1 k Polis 7 k. Turn left. Drop down into the village, the Watermill is on the right hand side.
From Polis
Take the main Polis/Pafos road B7 until the Police Station on the left and a junction on the left signed F733 Steni 5 k. Go straight along this road until Steni, the Watermill is on the left hand side.
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