Oroklini Lake, Larnaca

The Oroklini Lake, Larnaca 

The Oroklini Lake is very near the main city of Larnaca with easy access. We decided to visit this very important place of the natural environment of our island a Sunday afternoon and learn more about it. 

Oroklini Lake is a salt marsh and is one of the few natural wetlands in Cyprus! What we see today is just a small part of a much bigger lake that was spread across the area. Despite being the smallest NATURA 2000 protected area in Cyprus more than 190 birds have been recorded at the Lake!  

It is also very important for migratory birds like Flamingos that come here to breed. 

The LIFE Oroklini Project 2012-2014 has contributed significantly in enhancing the wetland's biodiversity as well as raising awareness among the public for conservation issues.

Our short trip at the Oroklini Lake was very educational and we recommend it for all nature lovers.

Flamingos at Salt Lake, Larnaca

Flamingos at Larnaca Salt Lake 

Cyprus is lucky enough to host the beautiful Flamingo birds for several months while they migrate to warmer climates around the year. 

The Salt Lakes of Larnaca city are the perfect environment for the beautiful pink colored birds. In a very rare occasion we had the opportunity this year to see a black Flaming as well, which attracted many nature lovers and photographers in the city of Larnaca. 

The biggest Salt Lake is near the airport of Larnaca but a couple of others are found very near. All of them host Flamingos and you can visit them very easily every day. 

Night view of "Foinikoudes" area, Larnaca

 Night view of "Foinikoudes"

After our walk at the Marina the sun was already set and the early evening light gave a magnificent blue color to the sky!

We moved towards the pedestrian road were the night lights already gave a nice filling to the scenery.

We walked past the palm trees ("Foinikoudes") towards the many cafes and restaurants.

The whole area is probably as beautiful in the night as it is during the morning time.

The Larnaca Marina

 The Larnaca Marina

It was a lovely afternoon and we decided to visit the beautiful city of Larnaca and especially the seaside at "Foinikoudes" area.

Once we got there we visited the Marina which hosts many yachts and boats. We walked around the area admiring the view towards the main city and we felt a sense of calm near the sea!

The Marina is one of the highlights of the area and it is no coincidence that many other attractions are located near by! Larnaca has always been a city that its history was, and will be, attached to the sea. We were pleasantly surprised to see that the local authorities try to upgrade the whole area constantly to offer a nice experience to any visitor!

Mountain view from Vavatsinia village, Larnaca

Mountain view from Vavatsinia village

It was the first time we visited the area of Vavatsinia village which is located near Lefkara in Larnaca district.

It was a short visit, mainly for lunch at a local restaurant, but it was also an opportunity to see the route we will follow next time!

Just before we reached the village of Vavatsinia we stopped for a while to admire the mountain view and the beautiful forest of the area.

The view was indeed pleasing and the whole are is very beautiful, but also very popular for bicyclers as we so a lot of them using that route!

Flying over Larnaca

Flying over Larnaca

It is always a pleasure to travel, for either business or pleasure, because you get to see a view from above of our beautiful island!

Both our take off and landing gave us the opportunity to see Larnaca from above once more and the sunny day was just perfect for some nice photos.

Thus we seized the opportunity to admire the blue sea and sky and a couple of yachts cruising beneath us.

Cant' t wait for the next time!

A visit at the Salt Lake "Aliki", Larnaca

A visit at the Salt Lake "Aliki" at Larnaca

The Salt Lake of "Aliki" in Larnaca city is the most known in Cyprus although it is not the biggest one.

This is due to a number of reasons that make people visit it throughout the year.

"Aliki" is a protected area under the "Natura 2000", declared a Ramsar site , a special protected area under the Barcelona Convention, and an important Bird area due to the Flamingos that fly every year to Cyprus.

Furthermore the temple of Hala Sultan Tekke , one of the important shrines within Ottoman Islam.

Its location near the Larnaca International Airport makes it visible to anyone that visits Cyprus. The best period though to visit the Salt Lake is when the Flamingos come and give a magnificent spectacle to the area!

Will sure visit "Aliki" at Larnaca as soon as the Flamingos arrive!