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Akrotiri Peninsula is a small peninsula which includes the most south area of the Cyprus Island. The peninsula is constrained by the Episkopi Bay to the west and Akrotiri Bay to the east. Also, it has two capes which are known as Cape Zevgari and Cape Gata.

In Akrotiri Peninsula you will find the following: RAF Base, The Environmental Education & Information Centre, Akrotiri Salt Lake, Akrotiri Village, Monastery Of The Cats and Ladies Mile Beach.

RAF Base (Akrotiri Base)

The RAF Base, Akrotiri is a large military station and more specifically a royal air force station. It is located on Cyprus Island at Akrotiri and Dhekelia areas. It is considered as a British Overseas Territory and is administered as a Sovereign Base Area. For more information press here

The Environmental Education & Information Centre

The purpose of this centre is to inform the visitors and tourists about the unusual nature and the ecological importance of the Akrotiri peninsula area. The centre features interactive displays and computer programs in English. The Environmental Education & Information Centre can be found easily as it is located on the main road of the Akrotiri village. For more information press here

Akrotiri Salt Lake

Akrotiri salt lake (also known as the Limassol salt lake) is the largest lake on the island of Cyprus and is located in Akrotiri and Dhekelia. Akrotiri salt lake measures 10.65 km² with its lowest point at 2.7 meters below sea level and the deepest point of the lake is about one meter.For more information click  here

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Near Akrotiri Peninsula

Other places within a short drive, closest first.

Nearby Places and things to do (within 5 km radius)

Paphos

Pachyammos Village Beach

This small and relaxing beach is located in front of the humble port of Pomos, with its traditional boats.

Paphos

Agia Aikaterini Chapel - Pachyammos

The Agia Aikaterini Church is located in the village of Pomos In a green area very close to the Pomos Dam, one can see the chapel of Agia Aikaterini.

Paphos

Gefiri tou Livadiou Picnic Site

The Gefiri tou Livadiou Picnic Site is located on the forest road of Pomos-Stavros tis Psokas 13 kilometres from Pomos , near the road in the Paphos district.

Paphos

Panagia Chrysopateritissa Church

Hidden within the pine-scented hills above the coastal village of Pomos in northwest Cyprus lies a place where time slows down, silence deepens, and the spirit

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