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Contrary to what their name suggests, these are not royal tombs, but rather the tombs of high-ranking officials and aristocrats.

The famous royal tombs are part of the archaeological park.

I noticed it but it wasn't worth a picture for me

Worth seeing & impressive detour not far from the hiking trail

The Caledonia Falls in Cyprus are located near the village of Platres in Troodos. This beautiful waterfall is one of the highest in Cyprus and is surrounded by forest and is most popular in summer when it offers a cool and shady retreat from the strong midday sun. It was a nice short hike.

A bath there promises eternal beauty😇

Impressive waterfall in Panos Platres. You can either walk directly from the town on a 1.5 km long route to the waterfall (it goes up and down a bit) or you can drive straight there (road just outside Panos Platres) and just walk down the last few steps to the waterfall. Apparently it is less well known than the Kalendonia waterfall and therefore not as crowded - we cannot confirm this...

This starts at the Avakas Gorge car park. The first section of the route resembles a botanical garden and presents a variety of native plants. Then comes the attraction of the hike: rock walls over 30 meters high that form a narrow gorge. Shortly afterwards, the gorge becomes much more open, but the rocks rise even higher into the sky. The last section of the gorge is characterized by forest and boulders that must be climbed over. Outside the Avakas Gorge, a hiking trail runs back across the plateau in the hinterland. At the end of this route, beautiful viewpoints of the blue coast of Cyprus await you. The entire hike is 7.1 kilometers long (from car park no. 3) and it took me about 2.5 hours. The route does not have a significant incline, so no exceptional fitness is required. However, you must be very alert inside the gorge. Rocks can fall into the gorge, the rocks on the ground are slippery and when the weather changes, the small stream can become a raging torrent. Do not go into the Avakas Gorge after heavy rain or when there is a high probability of rain. Waterproof hiking boots are a must, even when it is dry. The paths are rocky, unmarked and often not clearly visible. You should definitely have a GPS map with you. There are no places to stop for refreshments or drinking water on the hike, so you should take enough provisions with you. I have marked the route and all the important points on the map.