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Ineia Sea Turtle Museum (Akamas – Laona)

Modern interactive conservation museum in Ineia village dedicated to the green and loggerhead turtles of Lara Bay.

Opened in 2023 on the scenic plaza of Ineia village overlooking Lara Bay, the Cyprus Sea Turtle Museum celebrates the island's pioneering turtle conservation program.

Interactive touchscreens, nesting dioramas, specimens, and educational displays explain the life cycle of the endangered Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) and Loggerhead (Caretta caretta).

Tips before you go

  • Ideal educational stop for families visiting the Akamas Peninsula and Lara Beach.
  • Walk 2 minutes to the Ineia panoramic terrace for a breathtaking view down to Lara Bay.
  • Fully air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible.

How to get there

Located on the central square of Ineia village on the Laona plateau above Lara Bay.

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