Inspirational nature

COASTS ANDBEACHES

PETRA TOU ROMIOU

PETRA TOU ROMIOU

Petra tou Romiou , also known as Aphrodite's Rock is a sea stack in Pafos, Cyprus. The combination of the beauty of the area and its status in mythology as the birthplace of Aphrodite makes it a popular tourist location.

CORAL BAYCORAL BAY is one of the best

sandy beaches of the region, it is

located in Pegeia – Coral Bay,

easily reached by car, motorbike,

bicycle and bus. Water sports, sun

bed and umbrella hire are

available on site.

PAFOS LARA

Situated in the last wilderness spot in Cyprus, in the Akamas Peninsula, Lara Bay is the nesting ground of the Green Back Turtle. Soft sand is in abundance in a bay that has the shape of a horseshoe.

BLUE LAGOON

Blue lagoon is the most popular place of Akamas and thousands of people have visited it by boat. The crystal blue waters in this small bay are so clear, you can see all the way to the underlying sea bed. The water in this area of the Akamas Peninsula is so inviting and refreshing you will want to swim in this beautiful environment or go snorkeling and look around you underwater for metres on end.

PISSOURI BEACH

The beach is not an overdeveloped resort, as similar areas on Cyprus have become during the same two decades, but like Pissouri village, it has retained a Cypriot atmosphere. The beach itself is clean, safe, partly sandy and partly shingle, and there are some water sports available in the summer.

CAVO GRECOCape Greco, also known as Cavo Greco is at the southern end of Famagusta Bay and forms part of Ayia Napa Municipality.It lies between the towns of Ayia Napa and Protaras . It is frequently visited by many tourists for its natural beauty. From the high points on the cliff that rests at the cape one can view amazing sights out to sea.Cape Greco is a National Forest Park with unique flora and fauna.

KAMARA TOU KORAKA

Kamara in English means arch, and this arch is situated at Cape Greko on the south-eastern tip of the island. It has a height span of 50 feet and is 23 feet wide, located along the small road in to the cape.

NISSI BEACH

Nissi beach, is a well-known sandy beach in the resort of AyiaNapa, Cyprus. Nissi Bay Beach Bar is very popular with locals and tourists alike, playing music throughout the day and organizing events such as foam parties & catwalks with guest DJs. Water sports such as water-skiing,windsurfing and pedal boating are available.

Fig Tree Bay is the most popular beach in Protaras. Its name is derived from a fig tree that stands alone close to the beach. Golden sands and a buzzing day life and an even more frantic night life is the name of the game due to the many restaurants, bars, discos and cafes close by.

FIG TREE BAY

Larnaka Salt Lake is a unique area of natural beauty and an important habitat. The lake is at its best, offering magical settings, during the winter months when it fills up with rain water and welcomes thousands of stunning migratory birds including flamingos, swans and wild ducks which find refuge in winter on their migratory journeys; making it an ideal set for amazing photograph shots as well as walking trails.

LARNACA SALT LAKE

PHINIKOUDES BEACHLined with tall mature palm trees Phinikoudes Beach is the beach to be in the summer. With a tropical environment and a whole assortment of activities and entertainment the day will just fly by.

AGIOS GEORGIOS ALAMANOU BEACH

Not far from Limassol, you reach the beach from the exit of Pentakomo. The monastery close by is dedicated to Saint George (Saint in the Greek language is ‘Agios’, hence the name of the beach). It is a small quiet beach with grassy areas and a waterfront restaurant. The rocks there offer a great opportunity for snorkeling.

ΜΑRΙΝΑ LEMESOU

The company bringing this prestigious waterfront development to fruition is Limassol Marina Ltd, a group of developers, construction companies and investors, whose specialist knowledge and proven experience guarantee the lasting success of LimassolMarina.

HIGHLAND CYPRUS

The Akamas National Park lies on the west coast of Cyprus, a truly pictorial part of the island. It has an area coverage of 230 square kilometres containing valleys, gorges and wide sandy bays. The wildlife diversity is crucial for the ecology in the Mediterranean. In this spectacular environment there are 168 varieties of birds, 20 different reptiles, 16 species of butterfly and 12 different mammals not to mention its very rich variety of fauna. The important significance of the Akamas Peninsula has been duly noted; The European Council has included it in its Mediterranean Protection Programme. The Cyprus Government has yet to fully declare it as a National Park for tourist and local landowners reasons, although friends of the Earth and Green Peace are lobbying hard for it.

AKAMAS PENINSULA

AVAKAS GORGE

Found on the western tip of the AkamasPeninsula, this impressive gorge lies approximately 18 kilometres from the coastal town of Paphos.. Deep inside the gorge you will encounter rare plants and flowers, reptiles, immense cliffs and even wild mountain goats.

BATHS OF APHRODITESituated about 18 miles from the coastal town of Paphos, the natural cavern here features a caved shallow pool encompassed by ferns and a large fig tree which caters for the shade. A natural spring supplies the water to the pool. According to the myth, Aphrodite would bathe in this pool and is where she first met her great love- Adonis. The waters here are said to hold special rejuvenating powers.

TROODOSThe Troodos National Forest Parkcovers 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.The area is renowned for its rich flora and fauna. It is home to 750 species of plants, 12 of which are indigenous within the park. Park animal life is protected.

KALHDONIAWaterfall Kallidonia: Located in Platres village in Troodos. It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls of Cyprus. Its height is about 13 meters. Surrounded by trees in a magnificent region. It was named by the Scots when they came to Cyprus in 1878 and remembered their homeland Scotland formerly known Kallidonia.

CEDAR VALLEY

The Cedar Valley is located on the southern slope of the Paphosforest. It is a beautiful valley with thousands of towering trees. It is unique in the world.

The State forest of Pafos occupies thenorth-western slopes of the Troodosmountain massif. It is a natural forest thatrevitalized itself without humanintervention. Throughout the forestprevails the pine trees and locally weencounter platanoys, sklidrous, cedar anda variety of plants of more than 600species. The Paphos forest has declared aGaming Restricted Area and is a perfectrefuge for wildlife. The Cypriot Mouflon,the largest endemic mammal of Cyprus,lives and reproduce only in this forest.‘Stavros tis Psokas’ forestry station is theCentral Administration of the forest as wellas enclosed space for mouflons.

STAVROS THS PSOKAS

WINE ROADS Cyprus is proud for the tradition and history of its wine-making. That is why the Cyprus Tourist Organisation has organized and designated six wine routes in Limassol and Paphos districts where visitors can see the vines and vineyards, admire the various natural landscapes, and enjoy the local production and get acquainted with the island’s enchanting and humble wineries.

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