The El Marco/La Codosera bridge is a short wooden bridge that crosses the Abrilongo River, connecting two countries in different time zones: Spain (CET) and Portugal (WET/WEST).
Visitors who cross the bridge, which has been named the world’s smallest international bridge, will change countries in seconds and an hour on their watch. Despite its small structure, just 3.2 meters long, it connects the village of La Codosera, in the south of Spain, to the village of El Marco, in Portugal.
Fascinating Spain explained that the small viaduct was built by locals centuries ago, and consisted only of simple wooden planks to cross the narrow river.
They said: “Although with the passing of time, elements were incorporated that have given stability to the bridge (and security to the neighbours who cross it), it was not until 2008 that it was completely remodelled.
« The smallest international bridge in the world was then created, from where, in a matter of seconds, you go from one country to another.
« The bridge currently has a footbridge and reinforcements that prevent it from being swept away if the river Abrilongo rises.
« Other details were also added to emphasise the peculiarity of this being a border bridge: on each side of the bridge, a stone was placed with the E for Spain and the P for Portugal, so that it indicates which country you are in when you cross it. »
Other fascinating bridges include a £3.4billion bridge connecting two countries that costs £50 to cross.
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