Larnaca Salt Lake

Larnaka (Larnaca) Salt Lake is the second largest salt-lake in Cyprus and measures 2,2 square kilometres. In 1997 it was declared a protected area under Cypriot Law for the Prote­ction and Management of Nature and Wildlife and under the European Ha­bitats Directive. It is a significant Ramsar and Natura 2000 site – one of the […]

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Kamares Aqueduct

This beautiful 18th century aqueduct can be found on the road heading towards Lemesos (Limassol) in the area of Kamares, which takes its name from the distinctive arches (‘kamares’ in Greek). An open-air sight, the aqueduct was built in the Roman style in 1746 by the Turkish governor of Larnaka, Bekir Pasha, who funded it […]

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Cape Greco National Forest Park

Rugged Cape Greco at the eastern end of the island is the place for hiking, cycling, kayaking, swimming and much more. There’s a lot packed into the park’s 385 hectares – trails lace the rocky peninsula, and paths lead down to rocky ledges where you can plunge into the blue sea, while kayakers weave in […]

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Akamas Peninsula National Park

The Akamas Peninsula occupies the north-west corner of Cyprus. It is an extensive, almost pristine coastal area bounded by the coastline starting from the Baths of Aphrodite through Cape Arnaoutis and ends in Agios Georgios Pegeia. Inland it is bounded by the villages of Pegeia, Kathikas, Arodes, Inia, Drouseia, Antrolykou and Neo Chorio and it […]

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Machairas National Forest Park

Machairas Park in the Pitsilia Region contains over 600 plant species, including 27 indigenous to Cyprus. The dominant forest trees are the Calabrian pine (Pinus brutia), the native Golden oak (Quercus alnifolia) and other shrubs. The fauna includes foxes, hares and hedgehogs, snakes, lizards and rare endemic species of butterflies. Birdlife in the Park includes […]

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Troodos National Forest Park

The Troodos National Forest Park covers an area of 9,147 hectares around Mount Olympus. The highest point is Chionistra (1,952 m) and the lowest is Moni forest (700m). It is an area of great natural beauty, suitable for activities such as hiking, winter skiing, biking, nature study, camping and picnics.  Several walking trails have been […]

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Love Bridge Ayia Napa

It is a magical spot in Ayia Napa where the sea meets the land in a magnificent way, a natural bridge that has been standing there for centuries and now it is named Love Bridge – The Bridge of Loved ones. The Bridge of Lovers is a natural rocky arch bridge with an edge extending […]

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