Roudias Venetian Bridge
medieval stone bridge in the Paphos Forest
Why go
A stone bridge with a semicircular arch crosses a tributary of the Xeros River in the middle of the Paphos Forest. A small trail leads from the bridge up into the rocks, where pillow lava and crystals can be seen. The bridge is part of a hiking route with the Tzelefos and Elia bridges, and it is quieter than Tzelefos because it is harder to reach.
Good for: hikers and anyone interested in old stonework
⚠️ Safety
The way to the bridge is on dirt tracks, and the easiest approach is from the abandoned village of Vretsia. Navigation apps can be inaccurate here. Wear comfortable shoes, as the ground is uneven.
Getting there
Nearby · Places within 15 km
History and churches
Elia Venetian Bridge
single-arched 16th-century stone bridge in the Paphos Forest
Unusual and abandoned
Gerovasa-Trozena abandoned villages
two neighbouring abandoned villages with a church and an old bridgeChecked on 7 November · Text by Plans Radar from the place's website and official sources