Hike to the Venetian bridge of Gielefos

The Salonica View team organizes a one-day hike to the Venetian Bridge of Gielefou.

A few words about our trip:

Our route will start from the Nicosia Cypriot Handicrafts Center and we will head towards Limassol. Afterward, we will make a stop at the village of Omodos for coffee and rest. Then we will head to the village of Agios Nikolaos in Paphos where we will move towards the bridge of Gielefos. From there we will start our hike, our route will last about 2 hours. Then, we will board our bus and make a stop in Platres for food and rest. Finally, we will return to our bus to take the way back.

A few words about Omodos:

Omodos is a village in the district of Limassol. It is located at an altitude of 575 meters above sea level. Omodos was probably created at the end of the Byzantine period. The foundation of the settlement was the dissolution of the Pano and Kato Koupetra settlements. The inhabitants created a new settlement around the original Holy Cross monastery, which was called Omodos.

Hiking Features:

Starting point: Gielefou Bridge

Length: 4 kilometers

Time: 1.5 hours

Degree of difficulty: 1

Points of interest:

The "Gielefou Bridge", is located at an altitude of 440 meters in the forest of Paphos, 6 kilometers from the Turkish Cypriot village of Agios Nikolaos, and is the largest medieval stone bridge on the island. It is also built on the Diarrizos River which feeds the Arminos fence. It was built during the Venetian rule in Cyprus and belongs together with two other bridges (that of Elia and that of Routhkia) to a complex of Venetian bridges that were built to serve the access of the then residents of the area. Various interpretations have been given for the origin of the bridge's name, but none have been confirmed. Perhaps it comes from the ancient Greek word "Kelephos" which means weak, sick and is associated with some incident or person during its construction.

Cost of participation (per person):

Package 1: 25 euros (movement, hiking, organization)

Package 2: 45 euros (transportation, hiking, organization, food - buffet)

***payment will be made on the bus (Ignore the automatic payment message you will receive).

The price includes:

1. Escort and organization
2. Trainers specializing in outdoor activities
3. Transfer by bus from Nicosia and return
4. First aid box

You must have with you:

1. Good sneakers or hiking boots (if you have them)
2. Hiking pants or leggings
3. Second shirt, socks, one small towel (change)
4. Snack and Water
5. Backpack
6. Raincoat (required)
7. Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
8. Tissues
9. Trekking Pole (optional)
10. Camera (optional)

Note 1. When you click to book, state where you will take the bus from and the package you choose.

Note 2. For the best functioning of the event and for safety reasons, participants must comply with the instructions of the attendants.

Note 3. In case of cancellation of the event due to bad weather conditions, the excursion is moved to another date. Participants unable to participate on that date will be refunded. However, if again the weather conditions do not allow the event to take place, the event is permanently canceled and everyone is refunded. In case of cancellation by the participants, 7 days or less before the date of the event, the money is not returned.

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