The centre is surrounded by a botanical garden where the significant plants of the area, organised in thematic groups (habitats, endemics, bulbs, rare plants) may be seen. There are also many plants typical of Cyprus which are not found in the Ezousa valley, as well as geological specimens from the main geological formations of the valley.

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The Exhibition Centre is a significant product of scientific research and solid museological design, which makes it the first specialized space in Cyprus, exclusively dedicated to the Avifauna and Flora of Akamas.

Through a combination of materials and digital media, the visitors are invited to go through a variety of informative exhibits of the Akamas Peninsula, and to learn about the natural habitats of the region, as well as the richness of our country’s biodiversity

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The centre’s reception area provides information on the geology, flora and fauna of the Troodos mountain range through an exhibition gallery and film theatre, whilst it is also linked to a small botanical and geological trail, where visitors can observe a good sample of various plants and rock formations. The centre also features a small shop.

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Open since 2010, the garden is located in a ‘Natura 2000’ protected area, near the abandoned asbestos mine in the Troodos National Forest Park, near the Karvounas – Troodos Road, and next to its sister site of the Troodos Geopark. It forms an important restoration part of the mine.

The garden is one of three botanic gardens on the island [the other two being Athalassa in Lefkosia (Nicosia) and Akamas in the Pafos (Paphos) region]. Species in the park include common, rare and endangered flora, with the garden split into thematic sections of: Endemic Plants, Riverine Vegetation, Arboretum, and Aromatic and Traditional Garden Plants.

The presented exhibits include: a garden diagram; a short documentary on the flora of the Troodos mountain range; image representation of the vertical distribution of Troodos vegetation; an electronic database of Cypriot flora; an electronic presentation on the flora of the different seasons, and a history of the Amiantos mine and its restoration through photographic documentation.

Visitors can also study fresh and dry plants in detail through the use of stereoscopes.

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It is located near the abandoned asbestos mine in the Troodos National Forest Park, near the Karvounas – Troodos Road, and next to its sister site of the Troodos Botanic Garden.

The Geopark incorporates an Educational Yard and Viewpoint, as well as a Visitor Centre that presents the Geology of the Troodos mountain range through a variety of interactive and high-tech displays.

In the Exhibit Hall, the geomorphologic rocks of the area are presented, whilst in the Projection Room, video footage shows the emergence of the island from the sea, and the significance of Troodos’ geology. There is also a specialized library.

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The area is crossed by the country road that joins the village of Panagia with the monastery of Panagia tou Kykkou, and also unfolds into Stavros tis Psokas, an additional mountain locality that is home to the rare and shy Mouflon (Ovis gmelini ophion) – an endemic species of wild sheep found exclusively on the island.

The remnants of three old, Venetian mountain bridges are interesting sights to take in whilst enjoying a stroll around the area.

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The 10.65 square kmlake fills with water during the winter period, and is home to migrating birds between November and March. These include flocks of thousands of flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus), cranes, birds of prey and migrant waders – for whom the depth of 30cm across over half the lake provides a welcome stopover. At its deepest point, the lake is around 1m, and at its lowest it is 2.7m below sea level.

The most basic element of the food chain in the lake’s ecosystem is the small fairy shrimp (Branchinella spinosa), which the other life greatly relies on. When flamingos and other water birds are unable to find the shrimp, they desert the salt lake and continue their journey by travelling to Larnaka Salt Lake or south, towards Africa.

Less saline than Larnaka (Larnaca) Salt Lake, Akrotiri Salt Lake is a significant natural habitat fringed with reed beds. It usually dries up in the summer, but not always, andgeologists hypothesize the lake was formed after an offshore islet was gradually joined to the mainland.

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The Centre consists of an exhibition room, library, projection room and wildlife observation kiosk and offers educational programmes for schools on the history and habitat of the region. Visitors can view exhibits related to the protected Akrotiri peninsula, the geological formation of the region and can admire the view of the nearby Salt Lake.

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The Botanical Gardens are open daily and are free of charge to visit, whilst the grounds of the park also incorporate a Visitor’s Centre that provides information about the environmental features of the park. A scale model replica of the park shows its basic natural features, vegetation and recreational facilities, whilst dioramas give three-dimensional representations of the area’s vegetation, birds, mammals and reptiles.

Geological samples, fossils and related objects are exhibited in a separate room, and visual material is used to present the local fauna and flora.

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