Digital Upgrade of Communities

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The Project “Digital Upgrade of Communities aimed at showcasing cultural heritage, increasing visitor numbers, and offering authentic experiences,” announced by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Municipality of Akamas, has been completed. The project constitutes a comprehensive example of digital transformation in the fields of tourism and cultural management.

SELAS undertook the design and implementation of:

  • Interactive digital multimedia applications (multilingual).
  • Digital educational applications based on scientific data in biodiversity and paleontology.
  • Touch-based applications with content grounded in scientific research on ecology and the environment. For the first time, the biodiversity of the area is presented in a digital application through on-site documentation and geospatial visualization of all flora and fauna species.
  • Mapping of thematic routes (hiking & cycling routes) and creation of digital maps.
  • A web platform for the digital promotion of Laona and Akamas, featuring interactive maps and content based on primary research.

Το έργο αυτό συνδυάζει τεχνολογία, γεωχωρική ανάλυση, γεωγραφική και οικολογική τεκμηρίωση, συνδέοντας την καινοτομία, τη γεωγραφία, την οικολογία και τον πολιτισμό και συμβάλλοντας στον smart & sustainable tourism.

New Polis-Latsi Sea and Culture Museum

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The groundbreaking Polis-Latsi Sea and Culture Museum officially opened its doors to the public on September 2, 2025, showcasing Cyprus’s maritime history through the power of state of the Art technology.

Dedicated exclusively to the island’s maritime history and culture, with particular emphasis on the Akamas region, the Museum utilizes virtual and augmented reality, interactive exhibits, and multimedia projections, offering visitors a multidimensional, immersive journey into Cyprus’s maritime heritage.

The SELAS team had the honor of actively contributing to the realization of this project, undertaking the following:

  • Design of interactive maps for the Museum’s digital displays
  • Creation of printed wall maps, which adorn the “Mediterranean” Hall
  • Editing a regional guide, enriched with geographical, cultural, and historical information
  • Content writing for educational digital applications
  • Content writing for the Museum’s website
  • Scriptwriting for the films presented in the exhibition area

We are proud to have participated in such an important project that promotes and highlights the maritime history of Cyprus through a modern and innovative approach.

New 3D Relief Wall Map of the USA

New 3D Relief Wall Map of the USA

We are happy to announce the launch of the new limited edition of 3D Relief Map of the USA in English.

This unique Relief Map on scale 1:6.800.000, size 77x57cm and a superelevation of 12, gives new dimensions to Cartography.

It depicts in detail the relief of the United States of America with the use of hypsometric tints showing in detail all the plains, the mountain ranges, valleys and peaks, hydrographic features (rivers, lakes, dams etc.) as well as the unique geomorphological landforms. The road network is classified in categories including motorway network, federal highways, and the main railway system.

All settlements and city names are in English.

The 3D Maps have been produced following the highest cartographic standards and avant-garde technology and give a new dimension to Cartography. Further to their educational value, they constitute a unique piece of art for every home and office and a special gift for any occasion.

The Maps are available for sale in our MapShop.

https://www.selas.com.cy/product/3d-relief-wall-map-of-the-usa-in-english

New 3D Relief Wall Map the Mediterranean

We are happy to announce the launch of the new limited edition of 3D Relief Map of the Mediterranean.

This unique Relief Map on scale 1:5.500.000, size 77x57cm and a superelevation of 20-40, gives new dimensions to Cartography.

It depicts in detail the relief of the Mediterranean area with the use of hypsometric tints showing in detail all the plains, the mountain ranges, valleys and peaks, hydrographic features (rivers, lakes, dams etc.) as well as the unique geomorphological landforms. The road network is classified in categories including motorway network, federal highways, and the main railway system.

All settlements and city names are in English.

The 3D Maps have been produced following the highest cartographic standards and avant-garde technology and give a new dimension to Cartography. Further to their educational value, they constitute a unique piece of art for every home and office and a special gift for any occasion.

The Maps are available for sale in our MapShop.

https://www.selas.com.cy/product/3d-raised-relief-mediterranean-sea/

Topographical Maps οf Cyprus Nature Trails

We are glad to announce that second revised edition of the publication “Topographical Maps of Cyprus” is available in our MapShop.

The new publication is available οn size 30x22cm and contains 104 detailed topographical maps and nature trails of the Troodos Mountains and Akamas Peninsula at the scale of 1/25,000. Each map covers 5×7 square kilometers.

The maps are separated into 12 distinct regions of the island of Cyprus covering the areas of Akamas Peninsula, Polis – Pafos forest, Ezousa Valley, Pafos Forest, the Wine Growing region (Krasochoria), Troodos forest, Pitsilia Region, Machairas Forest, Stavrovouni Forest, the Hilly region west of Larnaka, Xeros and Diarizos Valleys and Tilliria region.

The booklet contains a detailed Key to Maps with explanation of all symbols used such as contours, height spots, road network classified in categories including tracks, Trails including the European trail E4, geological landforms, forests and vegetation, quarries, settlements, medieval bridges, churches and mosques, watermills, wineries etc.

It also includes a very detailed Useful information section which describes in detail all the mapped areas, picnic sites, Nature Trails and Hiking Safety, Wineries, the Religious Heritage (Monasteries and UNESCO Painted Churches), Medieval Bridges, Watermills, Olive mills, monuments of nature, Waterfalls, unique geological landforms, etc.

The maps are based on the UTM grid and WGS84 and are compatible with GPS.

The publications “Topographical Maps of Cyprus” is an ultimate guide for Hikers, Mountain Bikers, Trail Runners and everyone who seeks to unveil the natural and cultural heritage of Cyprus…

Walking and Cycling Routes In the Community of Pano Arodes

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The Community of Pano Arodes, southeast of the Akamas Forest and in the middle of the Laona plateau, enjoys an enviable natural wealth, a rich geodiversity, unique landforms and a remarkable History and Cultural heritage.

For a better exploration of the village, we proceeded, in collaboration with the Community, with the design of three walking and cycling routes with suggested points of interest, inviting the visitor to learn about the unique natural and cultural wealth of the area.

Εκδόθηκαν τέλος έντυποι χάρτες των Διαδρομών για χρήση από τους επισκέπτες.

Mapping the “Aphrodite” Thematic Route

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SELAS undertook the project of the mapping the “Aphrodite” Thematic Route and the design of the maps for the Information Center in the Community of Ineia, in Pafos.

​The thematic linear route “Aphrodite” has as starting point the Information Center in Ineia village and ends at “Alykou” geomorphological landform with a panoramic view towards Lara Bay and Lara beaches.  

It is a very pleasant route which passes among unique geomorphological landforms, Byzantine chapels, stone fountains and a rich flora and fauna. Hikers experience simultaneously the magnificent elevation of the plateau of Laona, at an altitude of about 550 meters and the beneficial effect of the sea.

The “Aphrodite” Thematic Route received a European Honorary Distinction being selected among 297 projects for the European Public Spaces Award.

​​The project was implemented by the Pafos District Administration, within the framework of the Cyprus’ Recovery and Resilience Plan, funded by the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Mapping the Archaeological Findings in the City of Larnaka

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Following a long research and study of the archaeological findings discovered during the rescue excavations in the city of Larnaka, SELAS undertook, on behalf of the Larnaka Sewerage Board and with collaboration with Archaeologists of the Department of Antiquities, private archaeologists, experts from Larnaκa Sewerage Board and surveyor engineers, the mapping of the area of the archaeological findings. 

SELAS undertook the design of digital and printed maps which depict, for the first time the wealth of archaeological findings of the area and include ancient carved tombs, burial complexes and ancient architectural remains.

The above findings were unearthed and recorded in the field during the rescue excavations in the city of Larnaka, in view of the excavations carried out for the creation of the drainage system.

Travel Guide “Exploring Ineia and the beaches of Lara”

Within the framework of the project “Provision of services for Innia Turtle Museum and Educational Center in the Community of Innia”, SELAS undertook the writing, editing and publishing of the Guide “Exploring Ineia and the beaches of Lara”.

This is a comprehensive guide, of the village of Ineia, which occupies a prominent position among the villages of Laona and the beaches of Lara, world famous beaches as nesting sites of the two turtle species, the Loggerhead turtle, and the Green turtle.

The guide has been prepared after an intensive field research by SELAS’ experienced team of geographers and presents the wealth of natural, historical, and cultural features of the community of Ineia, with unique coloured photographs and illustrated maps.

The guide includes a presentation of the main monuments of the Community, detailed descriptions of the geology and geomorphology of the community and the Laona plateau in general. A part of the Guide is dedicated to descriptions of the unique geo-diversity and biodiversity of the wider area of Akamas and the two bays of Lara with their popular beaches, which the two turtle species chose as nesting sites.

The Travel Guide circulates in printed form as well as digital. It is available on Kindle and the ibookstore.

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