Kelefos Venetian Bridge, Paphos forest — Free Heritage in Cyprus

Kelefos Venetian BridgeA graceful single-arch medieval packhorse bridge on the old camel route through the cedar forest, spanning the Diarizos river in perfect stone silence.Type: Heritage · Area: Paphos forest, Troodos Mountains · Best time: Year-round · Entry: FreeVisiting Kelefos Venetian BridgeKelefos is the most elegant of the Venetian-era packhorse bridges that once carried camel trains hauling copper through the Paphos forest. Its single pointed stone arch spans the Diarizos river in deep woodland.Getting thereReached by forest roads from Pera Vasa / Agios Nikolaos; a normal car manages in dry weather, but the gravel roads are slow.ParkingInformal parking beside the bridge.Best time to goYear-round; spring and autumn are loveliest, and the river runs highest after winter rain.Local tips

Combine with the nearby Elia and Roudia Venetian bridges on a forest drive.

Roads are unpaved — allow plenty of time and avoid them after heavy rain.

It's a lovely picnic and photo spot with no facilities, so bring supplies.

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