Ayia Napa Aquaduct
Ayia Napa has a lot of hidden charms, far removed from its reputation as a Party Destination. One such treasure is the ancient aquaduct which was constructed to provide water to the old Monastery that lies in the heart of the town. It is worth tracking down as it is a lot more interesting than it first sounds.
I Love Cyprus
You will find this tavern on the way from the centre of Ayia Napa to the Sculpture Park. They clearly love Cyprus, and why shouldn't they? But why am I telling you this? Well, because next to it, there is a path that leads you to one of Ayia Napa's hidden attractions.
Official Sign
Don't take our word for it though. Follow the official sign.
A Helpful Map
So what is the aquaduct, and why is it there? Well, we have made this handy map. Point #1 marks the site of Ayia Napa Monastery. It is relevent to us because that is the ultimate destination of the Aquaduct. Point #2 marks where the "I Love Cyprus" sign was located. Point #3 is the main part of the Aquaduct. And Point #4 shows where the aquaduct originated from. More on that at the end of the article though.
Walk This Way
Now that you have your bearings, let us walk up the path and take a look at the aquaduct.
Not The Aquaduct
The first thing you come to that looks vaguely aquaducty is not in fact an aquaduct. It is just a big supporting wall. It does however have a water feature. Ignore that, and keep to the right.
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Ayia Napa has a lot of hidden charms, far removed from its reputation as a Party Destination. One such treasure is the ancient aquaduct which was constructed to provide water to the old Monastery that lies in the heart of the town. It is worth tracking down as it is a lot more interesting than it first sounds.
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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.
