Aphrodite's Bridge
While I was assembling the map for a recent driving film I published between Pissouri and Kouklia, I noticed that there was a new marker for a "hidden medieval bridge", just in front of Aphrodite's Hills Resort. Well, red rag to a bull and all that, so I paid the area a visit, to see what I could find...
The Map
This is how the bridge is represented on Google Maps. I was puzzled as I have driven along the road many times and not seen anything. However, if it was visible from the road it wouldn't be called hidden, would it?
Satellite View
This was the view from Bing. The bridge is just visible from above. If you look via Google Street View the bridge is completely covered.
Time Travel
If you jump back in time 60 years, you will see that the bridge was actually in use, as part of the old road. The bridge is towards the bottom right of the picture.
Present Day
I was therefore in for a bit of a surprise when I arrived at the scene. The bridge is anything but hidden, and is instead prominently on display.
Drone View
It certainly looks a bit different from the satellite photos! At first glance you might think the area had been cleared just for the sake of the bridge, but as you shall see, it looks like they have been clearing out the whole riverbed.
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MapAphrodite's Bridge
While I was assembling the map for a recent driving film I published between Pissouri and Kouklia, I noticed that there was a new marker for a "hidden medieval bridge", just in front of Aphrodite's Hills Resort. Well, red rag to a bull and all that, so I paid the area a visit, to see what I could find...
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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.
