It started with a change of name from Mavrokolompos which was then baptised “Adonis Baths”. For obvious commercial reasons, someone made use of public land, a practice which has found suitable ground in our country. Before us was erected a huge statue of only 10 metres of an ancient God, a really ugly monster, without planning permission, which insults the aesthetics of this beautiful area.
The attractive name the owner invented complemented the natural beauty and the small waterfall became a special attraction with many visitors who were called upon to pay a very insignificant amount (last year the entrance price was 4 pounds a person). The Paphos Greens District Committee launched dozens of complaints especially concerning the distasteful entrance price. After the intervention of the Green Party Member of Parliament to the Ministry of the Interior, we have achieved the restoration of a delusion which operated in an unlawful manner, including the removal of the name “Adonis Baths” from the official government map. In such an especially beautiful area, the Community Council of Kili must ensure the free entrance of visitors. But, in an unusual manner, the Cyprus Tourism Organization actually rewarded an illegality that has continued to exist here for years. How could CTO include it in its programme, inviting our guests to visit the “Baths of Adonis”? If the Community of Kili is not able to secure free entrance to the baths then the government should undertake to restore order in a situation that has been allowed to continue for years. We are not against any private business whose workings are based on the law and follows the rules of the government without inventing myths, entrance tolls, statues, etc. It is unfortunate that, in conclusion, the facts are that the drowning of a visitor must be swept under the carpet and the issue of the safety of those who use the “Baths”. Finally, who takes responsibility for those who enjoy their bath while having paid entrance to A PUBLIC PLACE?
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