The national park is a nature reserve that is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Rare species of flowers and herbs grow over an area of 230 sq.m., which once grew throughout the island. In addition, about 170 species of birds fly here, among them the griffon Vultura - a rare species of winged predators from the hawk family.
Akamas also has the sandy Lara Beach, where sea turtles make their nests. There is even a special incubator station here that monitors the preservation of turtle offspring. The nests are covered with special nets and grates so that they are not plundered by poachers or foxes. The period when turtles lay eggs lasts from the beginning of June to mid-August. A month and a half to two months later, little hatchlings emerge from them and immediately head for the sea. Seeing this spectacle is a great stroke of luck!
In addition, 16 rare species of butterflies inhabit the Akamas reserve. These colorful-winged creatures flutter freely here from flower to flower, causing great delight among tourists. Of course, catching them is forbidden, but photographing them is allowed as much as you like!
The plant world of the peninsula is no less rich and diverse. Thanks to the fact that Cyprus is geographically located at the intersection of three zones (Europe, Asia and Africa), very rare plants can be found here: orchids, pink-purple peonies, cyclamens, royal oak, strawberry tree, myrtle tree, wild plum, oriental plane tree, and others.
