Martiri Bridge
The Old Road
The track from where we left the car only goes a couple of hundred metres before turning back on itself. It then soon ends, and you can see where a bulldozer has been pushing rubble fairly recently. However, if you look to your left, you will see this much older track, leading into the woods. Go that way.
Bridge Ahoy!
Very soon you will come to a bridge. You will also hear the sound of running water.
Meet Martiri Bridge
This is the bridge from the other side. Ok, it doesn't look much, but trust me, you are in for a treat.
The Bridge From Above
And here is a view of the bridge from above, courtesy of our drone. The car is parked just above the top of the picture, and you can see the track we just walked down.
Let's Explore
The bridge itself is unusual in that it has no side-rail. If you aren't careful you could walk off the edge, so do keep your wits about you. This design meant that it was easy to go down the side of the bridge though. Interestingly, somebody had recently pruned the shrubs here too. You can see a couple of stumps if you look.
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We've spent the last few years bringing you reports from all corners of Paphos and Cyprus. The next three blogs are about a fantastic area that is barely known, yet right on our doorstep. In the first part, we take you to see Martiri Bridge, which lies hidden in the countryside near Koili.
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eBookCyprus Road Trip 01: the Kathikas - Panagia Loop
Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
The route is suitable for all types of vehicle, and requires no off-roading. The guide contains about 130 photographs including shots of all the road signs you need to pay attention to, as well as some of the highlights you may experience along the way.
There are also several maps which will help you keep your bearings.
You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
