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Akrotiri - Maps of the World

Akrotiri is located in the coast plains of Cyprus. These are the elevated beaches that appear almost around the whole Cyprus. The visitor might find the coastal plain of Kyrenia in the north which is very narrow but with significant scenery. In the south, plain of Larnaka spreads, lying below 100 meters a. s. l. and comprises alluvium and terrace deposits of recent geological formations. Salt Lake represents the most significant morphological feature which is separated from the sea by porous deposits. During the winter it is full of water whereas in the summer it remains dry because of the evaporation. It is an important wetland destination for migratory birds in the winter and spring months.

The coastal plain of Limassol spreads over the Akrotiri peninsula with extensions to Pissouri-Avdimou to the west and small areas east of Amathous and lies below 200 m. One will find here Akrotiri Lake. The water from the sea that fills the lake in winter months enters via the porous deposits, whilst during the summer evaporation makes the lake dry. When moving further west, the plains of Pafos and Chrysochou can be found. The plain of Pafos lies predominantly below 200 m, and consists of a line along the coast extending from Petra tou Romiou, not far from the Pafos-Limassol administrative boundaries, up to a small dwelling of St. George (Pegeia). Its length spreads up to 45 km, while its width varies locally but never exceeds 8 km. To the westwards and eastwards of Polis there extends the coastal plain of Chrysochou, which includes the part of the narrow Chrysochou valley to the south. Fruit trees, citrus, vegetables and banana plants are mainly cultivated and grown in the area.