Kamares of Larnaca

Kamares (Arches) of Larnaca is one of the tourist attractions that the visitor will see in the Larnaca district of Cyprus and is located just outside the city center.

As part of the magnificent work of the first aqueduct of the island, Kamares of Larnaca were built in 1750 by Abu Beqir Pasha, the Ottoman governor of Larnaca, in order to deal with the problem of the drought that plagued the area. The entire building was a stone aqueduct that was approximately 15 kilometers long and consisted of a chain of wells, underground canals and 75 arches that transported the water from the Tremithos River to the city of Larnaca and is considered to be the most important construction of the Ottoman period which, as a matter of fact, operated until 1939.

The Kamares of Larnaca have given their name to the wider area and today the surrounding area is ideal for walks, as natural trails have been created with wooden bridges and benches. Lightened during the evening, they are a unique sight for the visitor crossing the main street of Larnaca- Limassol. These arches, along with the Dromolaxia arches, are the remnants of the pompous water supply project of the city in the 18th century.