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Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre

Interactive wildlife museum with roof observation deck and powerful spotting telescopes overlooking the salt lake.

A state-of-the-art educational facility situated on the southern fringe of Akrotiri Salt Lake with completely free admission.

Air-conditioned exhibition halls feature interactive touchscreens, habitat dioramas, and paleontological displays of pygmy hippos. The rooftop viewing platform is equipped with free Swarovski spotting scopes for birdwatching.

Tips before you go

  • Use the free high-powered rooftop scopes to watch flamingos in stunning detail.
  • Walk through the native sensory botanical garden outside.
  • Great rainy day or midday heat respite for curious kids.

How to get there

12 km south of Limassol at the entrance to Akrotiri village.

34.6012, 32.9525Open in Google Maps

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