Paphos Cyprus
Paphos sights
Akrotiri Marsh is part of the unique Akrotiri wetland complex on the Akrotiri Peninsula near Lemesos. The marsh covers an area of around 150 hectares and is an important habitat for rare bird species, amphibians, invertebrates and plants.
The connection between the marsh and humans dates back centuries as the area supplied the raw materials for the traditional activity of basket weaving and for grazing animals. However, the Marsh has been unmanaged for decades, resulting in the overexpansion of reeds and the consequent loss of bird and plant diversity. Lately important restoration works have been carried out. A combination of landscaping, water management and management of vegetation using grazing animals took place in order to create a mosaic of habitats and increase species diversity.
Akrotiri Marsh is a great spot for bird watching with look-out huts at two separate locations, each a short walk from the road down dirt tracks. To get to the marsh follow signs to Kolossi Castle and then continue south towards the village of Akritiri. Look for signs to "Akrotiri Marsh".
Entrance free (2020)