The Limassol Tourism Development and Promotion Company, with the support of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, has proceeded with the creation of the new Ecological Route “Akrotiri – Salt Lakes – Environmental Centre”. This initiative forms part of a broader framework of actions aimed at highlighting the cultural and religious heritage, natural wealth, and biodiversity of the area, through the use of modern technological tools.
The Akrotiri Peninsula is one of the most important protected natural areas in Cyprus, included in the European Natura 2000 network. It hosts rare ecosystems and significant cultural monuments that require protection, promotion, enhancement, and preservation.
The Ecological Route has been designed with full respect for the sensitive natural environment of the Akrotiri Salt Lakes, an area of international ecological importance and a key stopover for migratory bird species. Through low-impact interventions, the project ensures safe and well-organised visitor access without disrupting the natural balance of the ecosystem.
Along the route, informational map panels have been installed and enriched with QR codes, providing digital guided tours of the individual points of interest. Using mobile devices, visitors can access themed audio material with well-documented information available in multiple languages.
The project strengthens environmental education, accessibility, and sustainable visits, contributing to the development of ecotourism in the Limassol District. At the same time, it enriches the region’s tourism product with gentle and high-quality forms of tourism, such as ecotourism and educational tourism, showcasing the area’s natural wealth through contemporary digital solutions.
