Kamares Aqueduct is an open-air historic landmark in the Kamares area of Larnaca, with more than 20 arches still intact. Built in Roman style to carry water into the city, it makes a focused stop that you can combine with a walk towards Larnaca Salt Lake.
- Location: Kamares area, on the road towards Limassol.
- Access: the aqueduct is an open-air sight.
- Walking option: a designated 4 km linear trail around Larnaca Salt Lake leads to the old aqueduct.
What the Kamares Aqueduct is
Kamares Aqueduct is an 18th-century waterworks built to supply Larnaca from a source about 10 km away. The Cyprus tourism authority says Larnaca’s Turkish governor, Bekir Pasha, financed its construction himself in 1746, in Roman style.
The aqueduct stopped serving as a water supply in 1939, when modern pipes replaced it. The remaining arches show the structure’s repeated stone spans.
Larnaca’s museums offer another cultural stop in the city, from local history to art: museums in Larnaca.
Where to see the arches
You can see the surviving arches at the open-air monument in the Kamares area. The visitor description identifies a cobbled area with benches and a footpath, so you can take in the aqueduct on foot rather than treating it only as a roadside view.
The arches are illuminated at night, according to the Cyprus tourism authority. The aqueduct’s listed coordinates are latitude 34.912388 and longitude 33.598903.
How do you get from central Larnaca to Kamares Aqueduct?
Kamares Aqueduct is about an 8-minute drive from Tuck Inn.
The aqueduct is on the road towards Limassol, in Larnaca’s Kamares area. Check current bus routes before setting out.
The aqueduct sits beyond the central sights, so a one-day Larnaca route can help you plan it as its own outing or connect it with the Salt Lake walking route.
Pairing the aqueduct with nearby sights
The footpath by the aqueduct links with the Larnaca Salt Lake area. A designated 4 km linear nature trail around the lake leads to the old Kamares Aqueduct, with signposted information about local flora and benches at intervals.
The nearby Larnaca Salt Lake adds route and seasonal context to a longer walk from the aqueduct.
FAQs
Is admission to Kamares Aqueduct free?
Yes. Admission is free.
How many arches remain at Kamares Aqueduct?
More than 20 arches remain intact.
When was Kamares Aqueduct built?
It was built in 1746.
Does Kamares Aqueduct have set opening hours?
open 24 hours. The official visitor description does not give opening days or hours for the site.