Kamares 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

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
Nomadic Backpacker at the Kamares Aqueduct in Cyprus
Nomadic Backpacker at the Kamares Aqueduct in Cyprus
Kamares Aqueduct
Nomadic Backpacker at the Kamares Aqueduct in Cyprus

Location of the Kamares Aqueduct in Larnaca, Cyprus:

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