For those wishing to explore the hidden secrets of 'Cyprus' landscape, river valleys ofter the most exciting opportunities. If pressed to find a single river valley that had it all, one couldn't do detter than to choose the magnificent Dhiarizos Two Roots valley, which runs straight out of the central Troodos Mountains and enters the sea on the southern coastline just inside the Paphos District, more or less where the modern Kouklia Village, ancient Palaipaphos , stands. When you see a rainbow, your eyes are involuntarily drawn to it. The geology radiates between dark volcanic pillow lavas, brilliant white chalks, shiny green serpentinites and deep red clays.
Vegetational formations heighten the visual effect.
Grasses intercropped with olive and carob Johannesbrot trees dominate the lower valley, whilst further upstream low-altitude pines mantle the eastern interfluve, glistening proudly in the sun. Visit the Dhiarizos in February or March and see the violet almond trees in full bloom. During any season, the interplay of colours, both mineral and vegetable, makes for an unforgettable panorama. Take, for example, the dozen or so tiny stone churches scattered around the valley. Ayios Yeoryios ton Mesanon involves an 'entertaining' bit of overland travel with the added benefit of testing your perseverance and directionall skills.