Xeros River, Paphos

The Xeros or Asprokremmos or Xeropotamos River is located in the Paphos district and it is one of the longest rivers in the district. It is also the fifth largest river in Cyprus with a length of 41.5 kilometres.

The river water originated from the Troodos Mountain Range and it passes through the Paphos forest , finally pouring into the south coast and the area of Kouklia.

The Asprokremmos Dam was built in 1982. It is a dirt dam with a height of 53 metres and a capacity of 52.375.000 cubical metres. The Asprokremmos basin has been included in the nature network programme which is a programmed intended to proetect the natural habitat and the nature in the area.

Xeros River, Paphos photos:

Xeros River, Paphos video:

Xeros River, Paphos location map:

Nearby Places and things to do (within 5 km radius)

Millomeri Waterfall — Millomeri Waterfall
Attraction, Waterfall
The Millomeri Waterfall is situated between the villages Platres and Pera Pedi, at the southeast part of Platres Village, forming a popular ...

Caledonia waterfalls (Kalidonia) — Caledonia waterfalls (Kalidonia)
Attraction, Waterfall
Caledonia waterfalls, is one of the highest waterfalls in Cyprus and it is located in the village of Platres. The water falls from a he...

Pera Pedi Dam — Pera Pedi Dam
Dam
The Pera Pedi Dam is situated about two kilometres north of the Pera Pedi Village in the Limassol district. More specifically, it is built o...

Kampi tou Kalogirou — Kampi tou Kalogirou
Attraction, Picnic site
The Kampi tou Kalogirou picnic site is located on the Platres-Prodromos road, 4km from Trooditisa and 3km from Prodromos next to the road in...

Monastery of Panagia Trikoukkia – Prodromos Village — Monastery of Panagia Trikoukkia – Prodromos Village
Monastery
The Monastery of Panagia Trikoukia is located about 2 kilometres from Prodromos village, towards Platres in the Limassol district. The monas...

Pera Pedi Village, Limassol — Pera Pedi Village, Limassol
Villages
Pera Pedi Village is located south of the Troodos Mountain Range , about 35 kilometres northwest of Limassol at an altitude of 770 metres. I...

Pages

Related content

Ezousa River — Ezousa River
Attraction, River
Paphos
The Ezousa River is located in the Paphos district. It is the sixth largest river in length on the island of Cyprus, with a length of 41 kil...

Saranta kolones (Forty columns) - Paphos — Saranta kolones (Forty columns) - Paphos
Ancient ruins, Attraction, Castle
Paphos
Saranta kolones are ruins of an ancient castle located to the north of Paphos harbour and when translated into English means Forty colu...

Panagia Odigitria Church - Kouklia — Panagia Odigitria Church - Kouklia
Attraction, Church
Paphos
Panagia Odigitria is a large church in Kouklia village, built in the 12th century (1260). It is worth mentioning that before 1974, Turks and...

Agia Paraskevi Church - Geroskipou — Agia Paraskevi Church - Geroskipou
Ancient monument, Attraction, Church
Paphos
Agia Paraskevi church is located in the vilage of Geroskipou in Paphos. The Byzantine church of Agia Paraskevi is worldwide recognised as an...

Folklore Art Museum Amargeti — Folklore Art Museum Amargeti
Attraction, Museum
Paphos
The Folklore Art Museum is located west of the village of Amargeti at the restored Turkish Cypriot School. The museum presents tools of m...

Stavros tis Psokas Forest Station — Stavros tis Psokas Forest Station
Attraction, Forest
Paphos
The Stavros tis Psokas Forest Station is located in a beautiful area in nature and greenery in the Paphos district area. It is in the heart ...