Akrotiri (Limassol) Salt Lake
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Cyprus's largest wetland, where thousands of flamingos winter each year, a paradise for birdwatchers and photographers
Akrotiri Salt Lake lies on the Akrotiri Peninsula southwest of Limassol, within the British Sovereign Base Area, and is a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance. From November to March the lake holds water and large numbers of greater flamingos and other migratory birds gather there. In summer it dries into white salt flats. On the north shore are a free Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre and birdwatching hides, and binoculars are available to borrow. It is about a 20-minute drive and can be combined with the Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats and Lady's Mile Beach.
Opening hours
All day; environment centre ~08:00–15:00
Nearby sights
- Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats
- Fasouri Watermania Waterpark
- Lady's Mile Beach
- Kolossi Castle
- Limassol Marina
- Limassol Old Port
- Limassol Castle
- Limassol Old Town & Agia Napa Cathedral