BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS
A WONDERFUL WAY TO EXPLORE THE ISLAND’S COUNTRYSIDE BIRD WATCHING ACROSS THE ISLAND Regularly recording over 400 bird species, Cyprus is a world-class bird-watching destination that includes birds that both…
CYPRUS SNAKES
THE 9 MAIN SNAKE SPECIES OF CYPRUS The nine main snake species in Cyprus are all considered beneficially important to the ecosystem of the island. This is because they help…
THE SWEET SCENT OF CYPRUS ROSES
A LONG-STANDIND CYPRIOT FLORAL TRADITION PERFECT CONDITIONS The origins of Cypriot roses can be traced back to ancient times. Evidence suggests that the fragrant flower was cultivated in Cyprus over…
CYPRUS SEA TURTLES
A HAVEN FOR ENDANGEREDSEA TURTLES AN IMPORTANT MEDITERRANEAN NESTING GROUND Cyprus is one of the most important Mediterranean nesting grounds for endangered Green and Loggerhead sea turtles. The island provides…
LARGE WHIP SNAKE
THE MOST ENCOUNTERED SNAKE IN CYPRUS TTHE LARGEST SNAKE IN CYPRUS The Large Whip Snake (Coluber Jugularis) is the most commonly encountered snake across the island. Commonly growing to between…
CYPRUS BATS
SEVERAL NATIVE BAT SPECIES Cyprus is home to several native bat species that are all important to the local ecosystem. Along with the notable iconic Egyptian fruit bat, several insectivorous…
THE CYPRUS MOUFLON
A CYPRIOT ICON A WILD SHEEP SPECIES NATIVE TO CYPRUS A NATIVE OF THE PAPHOS FOREST The Cypriot Mouflon (Ovis gmelini) is a native mountain goat that lives in and…
ORGANIC FARMING IN CYPRUS
AN EXPANDING INDUSTRY Organic initiatives across Cyprus are expanding with several dedicated eco-farms, sustainable vineyards, and educational centres that promote biodiversity and traditional farming techniques. In light of this, there…
CYPRUS WHIP SNAKE
ONE OF THREE ENDEMIC SNAKES IN CYPRUS ENDEMIC TO CYPRUS The Cyprus Whip Snake is one of three endemic snakes found in Cyprus. This non-venomous snake, which typically grows up…
CYPRUS GOATS
AN IDEAL CYPRIOT FARMING PARTNER HELPING TO SHAPE RURAL LIFE IN CYPRUS Cyprus goats, in some ways, have shaped life on Cyprus for thousands of years. Providing both milk and…