Visiting Kamares Aqueduct (Bekir Pasha Aqueduct) – Cyprus

The Kamares Aqueduct, just a 40-minute walk from the centre of Larnaca, can be an interesting thing to do during your stay in Cyprus.

Nomadic Backpacker at the Kamares Aqueduct in Cyprus

History of the Kamares Aqueduct

Construction of the Kamares Aqueduct, also known as the Bekir Pasha Aqueduct, started in 1747 and was completed in 1750.

It was funded personally by Ebubekir Pasha himself, to provide a fresh water source for the city, from a source 10 km away.

Today, around 20 arches remain intact, though the aqueduct was abandoned in 1939.

Arches of the Kamares Aqueduct in Cyprus
Kamares Aqueduct also known as the Bekir Pasha Aqueduct, on the city limits of Larnaca
Nomadic Backpacker at the Kamares Aqueduct in Cyprus
Nomadic Backpacker at the Bekir Pasha Aqueduct in Cyprus
Kamares Aqueduct
Nomadic Backpacker at the Kamares Aqueduct in Cyprus

Visitor Information: Hours & Entry Fee

  • Admission: Free (Open 24/7)
  • Best time to visit: Golden hour / Sunset for photography

Location of the Kamares Aqueduct in Larnaca, Cyprus:

How to Get to Kamares Aqueduct from Larnaca

I walked from the Le Mat Hostel, in the centre of Larnaca, where I stayed for three nights. It took 40 minutes. Take water with you!

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