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An Island Full of Uniqueness
Biodiversity hotspot: 140 endemic plant species, Cypriot mouflon, flamingos, sea turtles. A treasure chest for nature lovers year-round.
Animal Stars
Mouflon (national symbol, ~3,000 in Troodos). Flamingos (thousands at Salt Lakes Nov-Mar). Sea turtles (Lara Beach, Jun-Aug). 380 bird species on migration route.
The section on "An Island Full of Uniqueness" was the most valuable for us. We couldn't find this information anywhere else before our move. It saved us a lot of time and hassle.
– Couple from Frankfurt, in Troodos since 2024
Plant Life
Spring wildflowers (34 orchid species!). Endemic: Cyprus Cedar, Cyprus Tulip. Ancient olive trees (1,000+ years). Carob trees ("black gold").
Where to Experience
Akamas (last undeveloped reserve). Troodos (cedars, mouflon, eagles). Salt Lakes (flamingos). Cape Greco (cliffs, marine life). Guided tours: Cyprus Wildlife Society, BirdLife Cyprus.
Flora and Fauna
Locations: Troodos
Topics: An Island Full of Uniqueness, Animal Stars, Plant Life
CMC Practical Tip
An Island Full of Uniqueness Biodiversity hotspot: 140 endemic plant species, Cypriot mouflon, flamingos, sea turtles.
Frequently Asked Questions
February-April. Akamas and Troodos slopes. Orchid enthusiasts: March.
November-March at Salt Lakes. Free from shore paths. Bring binoculars.
Lara Beach (Akamas) June-August. Guided tours via Cyprus Wildlife Society.
Levante viper (venomous, shy). Scorpions (painful, not life-threatening). Sharks: extremely rare. Overall much safer than Australia.
How CMC Supports You
At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.
As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.