Salonica View Travel Agency is organizing a beautiful hiking excursion to one of Cyprus' historic Venetian bridges, the Tzelefos Bridge.
A few words about our trip:
We will depart in the morning from Nicosia (Agios Stylianos Church, Strovolos), with boarding stops in Kofinou and Limassol. We will head towards the village of Agios Nikolaos in the Paphos district before continuing to Tzelefos Bridge. Along the way, we will stop for coffee and a short break.
Our hike begins at Tzelefos Bridge. The route will take approximately 2 hours, including a short rest stop. We will then return along the same trail, which will take another 2 hours. The route offers panoramic views throughout, with changing landscapes and lush vegetation, making it a particularly enjoyable hiking experience.
After completing the hike, we will head to the traditional village of Arsos for lunch.
Hiking Information
Starting Point: Tzelefos Bridge
Distance: Approximately 10 km (round trip)
Duration: 4–5 hours
Difficulty Level: 2–3
A very good level of physical fitness is required.
Points of Interest
Tzelefos Bridge is located at an altitude of 440 metres in the Paphos Forest, approximately 6 km from the Turkish Cypriot village of Agios Nikolaos. It is the largest medieval stone bridge in Cyprus.
The bridge is built over the Diarizos River, which feeds the Arminou Dam. It was constructed during the Venetian period in Cyprus and, together with the Elia Bridge and Routhkia Bridge, forms a complex of Venetian bridges that were built to provide access for the local residents of the area.
Several theories exist regarding the origin of the bridge's name, although none has been officially confirmed. One theory suggests it comes from the ancient Greek word "Kelefos", meaning weak or sick, possibly referring to an incident or person connected with the bridge's construction.
Participation Fee
€25 per person (lunch not included).
Payment will be made on the bus.
The price includes
- Tour coordination and organisation
- Qualified outdoor activity instructors
- Return transportation by bus from Nicosia
- Guided hiking activity
- First aid kit
What to bring
- Good sports shoes or hiking boots (if available)
- Hiking trousers or leggings
- A spare T-shirt, socks and a small towel
- Snacks and water
- Backpack
- Waterproof jacket (mandatory)
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Tissues
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Camera (optional)
Note 1: When making your booking, please state in your message where you will board the bus.
Note 2: For the smooth operation of the event and for safety reasons, all participants must follow the instructions of the trip leaders.
Note 3: If the event is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, it will be rescheduled to another date. Participants who are unable to attend the new date will receive a refund. If weather conditions still do not allow the event to take place, the event will be cancelled and all participants will receive a full refund.
Note 4: Photos from the event may be published on our website and social media pages. By participating in a Salonica View event, you agree to the publication of photographs. If you do not wish to appear in photographs, please inform us in advance.
Note 5: Cancellation Policy: If you cancel less than 72 hours before the event or fail to attend, you will be charged the full participation fee. This policy covers operational expenses and confirmed reservations.
Note 6: The trip leaders reserve the right to adjust the itinerary and stops according to time constraints without omitting important points of interest.
BOOKING
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Once you complete your booking, we will contact you 6–7 days before the excursion to confirm your details and participation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ALL OUR TRIPS
Approximately four days before the excursion (usually on Wednesday), an official update will be sent to all participants confirming whether the excursion will take place.
Confirmation depends on:
- Reaching the minimum required number of participants
- Weather conditions
- Other organisational factors
