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Every year on 17 June, the international community marks the World Day to combat desertification and drought, raising awareness of one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time: land degradation. Desertification is often associated with expanding deserts, but in reality it refers to the degradation of land in dry and semi-arid regions caused […]
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The Ineia–Akamas website is a newly developed digital platform that brings together the natural, cultural and geographical identity of one of the most remarkable regions of Cyprus. Covering the villages of the Laona plateau and the wider Akamas peninsula, the platform offers an integrated view of landscape, history, geology and local heritage. Developed with the […]
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Why Use a Road Map of Cyprus? Cyprus is a diverse island with modern cities, traditional villages, mountain landscapes and beautiful coastal routes. Whether you are a tourist, business traveler, student or local resident, a detailed road map of Cyprus can help you better understand the island’s geography and plan journeys more efficiently. While GPS […]
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Pinboard maps are a modern and interactive way to track your travels, learn geography, and enhance the design of professional or educational spaces. Unlike a traditional wall map, pinboard maps allow you to actively interact with the map in a personal and meaningful way. With a pinboard map, you can: Ideal Maps for Travelers World […]
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What are 3D Relief Maps 3D terrain maps are three-dimensional representations of a region’s topography, accurately depicting mountains, valleys, coastlines, and the overall geomorphology of an area. Unlike traditional two-dimensional maps, they offer a tactile visual experience, transforming geography into a work of art. SELAS has extensive experience in the production of 3D Relief Maps, […]
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The Troodos Mountains are the highest and most extensive mountain range in Cyprus, offering a completely different hiking experience. Dense forests, waterfalls, traditional villages, and high-altitude trails make Troodos one of the most important outdoor destinations on the island. For a complete overview of hiking routes across Cyprus, visit the official guide:Cyprus Hiking Maps – […]
Cyprus is one of the most diverse outdoor destinations in the Mediterranean, offering everything from coastal walks to high-altitude forest trails. Whether you’re exploring the rugged coastline of the Akamas Peninsula or hiking through the forests of the Troodos and Pafos Mountains, having a reliable hiking map is essential. While mobile apps are useful, they […]
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A trip to this western edge of our island is not only an immersive tour experience, but also an exploratory walk through the history of many centuries: the area of Polis Chrysochous is believed to have been inhabited since the Cypro-Archaic Period (725-475 B.C.) and was one of the ten ancient kingdoms of Cyprus. However, […]
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Cyprus is the third island in the Mediterranean, comprising an area of 9,251sq km. The island is characterized by considerable diversity of scenery, ranging from flat plains, a few metres above sea level, to lofty mountainous areas reaching a height of 1951 metres. A large number of geomorphological features, like raised beaches, tombolos, sea cliffs […]
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Ancient writers, present-day historians, philologists, linguists and other researchers have been arguing concerning the origin of the name of KYPROS (Cyprus). The most dominant interpretations are the following ones: (a) From a plan, called kypros (henna). For a long time, it was believed that Cyprus obtained its name from a shrub called kypros of henna (Lawsonia alba) […]
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It is currently believed that the most conspicuous geological feature of Cyprus is the collision of the Euro-Asian and African tectonic plates with look place about 80 million years ago. About 25 million years ago, during the Lower Miocene era, the igneous complex of Troodos constituted an isle, while the Mesaoria plain, to the north, and […]
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A visit to Stavros tis Psokas is recommended for those who like to get acquainted with the mountainous forested landscape of Cyprus and particularly those who like to see on the spot moufflon’s, a unique endemic species of the sheep family. The visitor can approach Stavros tis Psokas through the village of Lysos. Though the distance on […]
Avakas gorge, is about 2km long originating at Koloni, west of Arodes settlement and ending up in Toxeftra. The gorge is the combined product of valley deepening, the rising of the land in relation to the sea and the subsequent rejuvenation of the river system by deepening vertically the pre-existing river valley. If a visitor […]
Akamas, situated in the extreme north-west part of Pafos, is one of the most pristine and ecologically important regions in Cyprus. It combines wild natural landscapes, rich biodiversity, and deep historical heritage, making it a unique destination for hiking and exploration. For a complete overview of hiking routes and maps across Cyprus, visit the official […]
Wall Maps: Their timeless value in education, the workplace and interior design
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World day to combat desertification and drought: using GIS and earth observation to build resilient landscapes
BlogEvery year on 17 June, the international community marks the World Day to combat desertification and drought, raising awareness of one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time: land degradation. Desertification is often associated with expanding deserts, but in reality it refers to the degradation of land in dry and semi-arid regions caused […]
Ineia-Akamas website: a digital gateway to nature, culture and heritage in Cyprus
Blog, News, ProjectsThe Ineia–Akamas website is a newly developed digital platform that brings together the natural, cultural and geographical identity of one of the most remarkable regions of Cyprus. Covering the villages of the Laona plateau and the wider Akamas peninsula, the platform offers an integrated view of landscape, history, geology and local heritage. Developed with the […]
Cyprus Road Map Guide: Exploring the island with confidence
BlogWhy Use a Road Map of Cyprus? Cyprus is a diverse island with modern cities, traditional villages, mountain landscapes and beautiful coastal routes. Whether you are a tourist, business traveler, student or local resident, a detailed road map of Cyprus can help you better understand the island’s geography and plan journeys more efficiently. While GPS […]
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Pinboard Maps: The most creative way to travel, learn Geography & decorate your space
BlogPinboard maps are a modern and interactive way to track your travels, learn geography, and enhance the design of professional or educational spaces. Unlike a traditional wall map, pinboard maps allow you to actively interact with the map in a personal and meaningful way. With a pinboard map, you can: Ideal Maps for Travelers World […]
3D Relief Maps: The art of topography in three dimensions
BlogWhat are 3D Relief Maps 3D terrain maps are three-dimensional representations of a region’s topography, accurately depicting mountains, valleys, coastlines, and the overall geomorphology of an area. Unlike traditional two-dimensional maps, they offer a tactile visual experience, transforming geography into a work of art. SELAS has extensive experience in the production of 3D Relief Maps, […]
Troodos Mountains Hiking Guide: trails, nature & maps
BlogThe Troodos Mountains are the highest and most extensive mountain range in Cyprus, offering a completely different hiking experience. Dense forests, waterfalls, traditional villages, and high-altitude trails make Troodos one of the most important outdoor destinations on the island. For a complete overview of hiking routes across Cyprus, visit the official guide:Cyprus Hiking Maps – […]
Cyprus Hiking Maps: Topographical Maps for Trails & Mountain Biking
BlogCyprus is one of the most diverse outdoor destinations in the Mediterranean, offering everything from coastal walks to high-altitude forest trails. Whether you’re exploring the rugged coastline of the Akamas Peninsula or hiking through the forests of the Troodos and Pafos Mountains, having a reliable hiking map is essential. While mobile apps are useful, they […]
The Solea Valley: villages, nature and excursions in the Troodos area
BlogSolea Valley
A Journey Through Polis Chrysochous
BlogA trip to this western edge of our island is not only an immersive tour experience, but also an exploratory walk through the history of many centuries: the area of Polis Chrysochous is believed to have been inhabited since the Cypro-Archaic Period (725-475 B.C.) and was one of the ten ancient kingdoms of Cyprus. However, […]
A Glimpse into Cyprus
BlogCyprus is the third island in the Mediterranean, comprising an area of 9,251sq km. The island is characterized by considerable diversity of scenery, ranging from flat plains, a few metres above sea level, to lofty mountainous areas reaching a height of 1951 metres. A large number of geomorphological features, like raised beaches, tombolos, sea cliffs […]
Flora and Fauna of Cyprus: Discover the island’s unique biodiversity
BlogFlora and Fauna of Cyprus
The origin of the current name of Cyprus
BlogAncient writers, present-day historians, philologists, linguists and other researchers have been arguing concerning the origin of the name of KYPROS (Cyprus). The most dominant interpretations are the following ones: (a) From a plan, called kypros (henna). For a long time, it was believed that Cyprus obtained its name from a shrub called kypros of henna (Lawsonia alba) […]
Physical Geography of Cyprus
BlogIt is currently believed that the most conspicuous geological feature of Cyprus is the collision of the Euro-Asian and African tectonic plates with look place about 80 million years ago. About 25 million years ago, during the Lower Miocene era, the igneous complex of Troodos constituted an isle, while the Mesaoria plain, to the north, and […]
A scenic road trip to Ineia and the Laona plateau, Cyprus
BlogExploring Ineia, Lara Beaches and Akamas
Stavros tis Psokas and Moufflon
BlogA visit to Stavros tis Psokas is recommended for those who like to get acquainted with the mountainous forested landscape of Cyprus and particularly those who like to see on the spot moufflon’s, a unique endemic species of the sheep family. The visitor can approach Stavros tis Psokas through the village of Lysos. Though the distance on […]
The Avakas Gorge
BlogAvakas gorge, is about 2km long originating at Koloni, west of Arodes settlement and ending up in Toxeftra. The gorge is the combined product of valley deepening, the rising of the land in relation to the sea and the subsequent rejuvenation of the river system by deepening vertically the pre-existing river valley. If a visitor […]
Akamas Peninsula – Natural, Historical & Hiking Guide
BlogAkamas, situated in the extreme north-west part of Pafos, is one of the most pristine and ecologically important regions in Cyprus. It combines wild natural landscapes, rich biodiversity, and deep historical heritage, making it a unique destination for hiking and exploration. For a complete overview of hiking routes and maps across Cyprus, visit the official […]