The cache is situated within 250 metres of a parking area N 34°53.740’E 033°37.846’ which is next to the busy airport dual carriageway. There is a crossing place for west-bound traffic directly opposite.
You can mix ‘n match Kamares, Hide ‘n Seek and Artemis Paralia, finding them singly, in pairs or complete the 3 with a return trip of 8km which takes around 2 hours (on foot) plus hunting time. The walk between Artemis Paralia and Hide ‘n Seek is particularly scenic and takes around 40 minutes in total. Cycling appears to be popular and dogs are welcome to bring their well behaved owners!
Aphrodite was worshipped in this area up to Roman times and was known as Artemis Paralia.
This is another ideal spot to see both the flamingos and various other wildfowl wading in the salt shallows during the rainy season. During the dry season, it offers interesting views across the salt flats towards Hala Sultan Tekke (burial place of the Prophet Mohammad's aunt Umm Haram) and Stavrovouni with its monastery in the distance.
Salt Lake
In August every year it produces large quantities of good quality salt, which used to be used for local consumption and export to Europe. In the Middle Ages the lake served as a safe harbour where ships could stop to take in fresh supplies of food and water and where tourists or passengers could disembark. In other words it was a commercial port.
It is not advisable to walk onto the flats even in the height of summer as the baked surface can sometimes give way. It’s not deep, but does make a smelly mess of your footwear!
Cache is a 35mm container.
The cache difficulty will be higher during busy muggle periods.
FTF honours and congratulations to Cromscout
6 April 2006
