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.

The Inia-Lara Turtle Museum and Education Center, is a pioneering project which falls under the Project “Equipment Supply and Provision of Configuration Services for the Turtle Education-Exhibition Center in Ineia Community”, Tender Notice: E.D.PAF.K.S 17/2021, which was financed by “National Resources”.

It was implemented by the Consortium for the Implementation of the Innia Turtle Museum – Architects and Partners.

It is a project of scientific research with a perfect museological design, which makes it the first specialized Museum in Cyprus, dedicated exclusively to the sea turtle. The modern museological approach, the quality and multifaceted components of the Museum’s exhibits, combined with the thematic interactive presentations, offer unique experiences, revealing lesser-known and unknown aspects of the world of turtles, but also of the wider region that hosts them.

The team of researchers and geographers of SELAS Center of Research and Studies and SELAS Publications undertook the scientific research, study and collection of necessary data, the writing of all texts presented on the touch screens, on the exhibits, films and information boards, the creation of the interactive applications of the museum, as well as the design and implementation of the educational interactive games of the Museum.

SELAS Cartographers undertook the mapping of all thematic digital and interactive maps presented in the Museum’s screens, such as detailed maps of the area, the design of a 3D detailed map of Akamas and Ineia, global and local thematic maps related to turtles and their distribution, etc.

Our team of editors have undertook the writing and publication of the printed Guide and an e-books for Ineia and the beaches of Lara that host the two species of turtle (the loggerhead turtle and the green turtle).

They also undertook the preparation of specially designed educational and environmental programs and digital applications, for students of Primary and Secondary Education, who will visit the Education Center.

The main purpose of the project is to highlight the natural heritage of the area, to promote eco-tourism, as well as to provide learning opportunities on a wide range of environmental issues, with the pedagogical goal of cultivating and strengthening a lifelong environmental consciousness.

The modern Regional Information Center for Birds and Terrestrial Flora Akamas in the Community of Kathikas in Pafos district, falls under the project “PROCUREMENT OF EQUIPMENT/EXHIBITS/INFORMATION MATERIALS AND PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR THE REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER FOR BIRD FAUNA AND TERESTRIAL FLORA” No. Tender: ED.PAF.K.S 15/2021.

The aim of the Project is to present the main species of Bird Fauna and Terrestrial Flora of Akamas Peninsula, world famous for its biodiversity, in the specially designed rooms of the Center, with the ultimate aim of informing and educating the public about the wealth of our natural heritage.

SELAS Publications participated in the Project by undertaking a long on the spot research of the physical and cultural wealth of Akamas. Our editors undertook the writing of the physical, historical, and cultural aspects of each community of Akamas, which are presented in the exhibits of the museum. They also prepared the context of the Center’s website https://akamasvisitorcentre.com/.

SELAS’ cartographers undertook the detailed mapping of the area, including road network, paths, and nature trails, as well as collection of all points of interest. Printed and digital maps have been produced and offered to visitors or displayed in special designed boards within the Community.

The Exhibition Center also serves as a place for education and scientific research, contributing to public awareness of the importance of protecting and properly managing the environmental wealth of the area.

SELAS has undertook, on behalf of Episkopi Community Board, the Project of mapping the Ezουsa Valley and the Walking Trail created along the River of Ezousa.

The map was created using digital elevation model in order to depict the unique geomorphology of the area, with the river system which created one of the most beautiful valleys of the island. The Map depicts the 7 km long Ezousa walking trail with all sites of interest encountered along the route, such as the Episkopi Rock, “the Meteora of Cyprus” as they call it, a geomorphological landform with 70 cm high and 250 cm long with a unique ecological value, the main road network, the land use and special physical, historical and cultural sites of the area.

Combining science, art, aesthetics and technique, we have created an original 3D Illustrated Map of Ezousa Walking Trail that should constitute a useful tool for the traveler to explore Ezousa Valley with its unique biodiversity.