Eptagoneia
Eptagonia is located northeast of Limassol, among the semi-mountain valleys and citrus gardens. In the tourist descriptions of the area, it is part of a group of “mandarin…
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Eptagonia is located northeast of Limassol, among the semi-mountain valleys and citrus gardens. In the tourist descriptions of the area, it is part of a group of “mandarin…
Erimi lies in the valley of Kurisa, near Kolossi and Episkopi. Behind the modern residential areas hides a particularly deep history of settlement: several different archaeological sites bear…
The Fasula Agricultural Museum is housed in a traditional rural dwelling. A small collection is devoted to things with which residents worked on the land, processed crops and…
Ferruginous duck — a small brown-brown duck with a gray beak and a slightly raised top. The bright eye of an adult male explains the Russian name.
Fini is located among the wooded slopes of Troodos at about an altitude of 920 metres. The village connects fruit orchards, grapes and walnut trees with crafts, especially…
Hermasoyia lies in a green valley north of the coastal quarters of Limassol. The winding reservoir connects the city coast with the forested foothills.
Glossy ibis — Ibis with a long curved down beak. From a distance, it seems almost dark, and in good light the plumage overflows with purple and green.
Golden Oak — evergreen tree or shrub found in the mountainous part of Cyprus.
The governor’s coast is known for a combination of white rocks, dark sand and blue sea. Kalymnos — more flat beach area of this coastal area near Pentacomo.
The pink flamingo turns the winter shallows of Akrotiri into a movable pink stripe. It is easy to recognize by its long neck, thin legs and sharply curved…
Green turtle — The second species of sea turtles that breed on the west coast of Cyprus.
Griffon vulture — A huge bird with wide wings and long separated fly feathers at the ends. Above the cliffs, it is often seen in slow circular flight.