Pinboard Maps: Ο πιο δημιουργικός τρόπος να ταξιδεύεις, να μαθαίνεις γεωγραφία και να διακοσμείς τον χώρο σου. Οι pinboard maps αποτελούν έναν σύγχρονο τρόπο να παρακολουθείτε τα ταξίδια σας, να μαθαίνετε γεωγραφία και να διακοσμείτε επαγγελματικούς ή εκπαιδευτικούς χώρους. Σε αντίθεση με έναν απλό χάρτη τοίχου, οι pinboard χάρτες σας επιτρέπουν να: Ιδανικοί χάρτες για […]
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 […]
Somewhere in the middle of Chrysochou Bay, at a distance of about 40km from Pafos town, between the Pafos forest in the east and the Akamas peninsula in the west, a historic town has existed for thousands of years. It is nowadays called Polis Chrysochous, while in the Hellenistic and Medieval years it was known […]
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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 […]
The rich natural vegetation of Cyprus is explained by its geographical position among three continents. The flora may be divided into four broad categories: forests, maquis, garrigue and herbaceous plants. The forest occupy 1.591,13 sq. km and represent 17.2% of the total area of the island. The main forest trees are the wild pine (Pinus brutia), […]
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 […]
The Laona plateau includes Kathikas, Pano and Kato Arodes, Ineia, Drousia, Kritou Tera, Androlikou, and Fasli, all villages of unparalleled natural and cultural wealth. The virgin forest of Akamas is in the northwest of the plateau, the coastal plain of Chrysochous is in the north, the tree-lined valley of Chrysochous is in the east, and […]
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 […]
Pinboard Maps: Οι Χάρτες για Ταξίδια, Εκπαίδευση & Διακόσμηση
BlogPinboard Maps: Ο πιο δημιουργικός τρόπος να ταξιδεύεις, να μαθαίνεις γεωγραφία και να διακοσμείς τον χώρο σου. Οι pinboard maps αποτελούν έναν σύγχρονο τρόπο να παρακολουθείτε τα ταξίδια σας, να μαθαίνετε γεωγραφία και να διακοσμείτε επαγγελματικούς ή εκπαιδευτικούς χώρους. Σε αντίθεση με έναν απλό χάρτη τοίχου, οι pinboard χάρτες σας επιτρέπουν να: Ιδανικοί χάρτες για […]
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 […]
A Journey Through Polis Chrysochous
BlogSomewhere in the middle of Chrysochou Bay, at a distance of about 40km from Pafos town, between the Pafos forest in the east and the Akamas peninsula in the west, a historic town has existed for thousands of years. It is nowadays called Polis Chrysochous, while in the Hellenistic and Medieval years it was known […]
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 & Fauna of Cyprus
BlogThe rich natural vegetation of Cyprus is explained by its geographical position among three continents. The flora may be divided into four broad categories: forests, maquis, garrigue and herbaceous plants. The forest occupy 1.591,13 sq. km and represent 17.2% of the total area of the island. The main forest trees are the wild pine (Pinus brutia), […]
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 road trip to Ineia and Laona
BlogThe Laona plateau includes Kathikas, Pano and Kato Arodes, Ineia, Drousia, Kritou Tera, Androlikou, and Fasli, all villages of unparalleled natural and cultural wealth. The virgin forest of Akamas is in the northwest of the plateau, the coastal plain of Chrysochous is in the north, the tree-lined valley of Chrysochous is in the east, and […]
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 […]