Environmental Information Centre of Larnaka Mountainous Area
The ‘Environmental Information Centre of Larnaka Mountainous Areas’ – located in the Larnaka village of Skarinou – has opened its doors to the public and is educating and informing guests about the significance of Larnaka’s rural areas.
The centre was funded by the European Union’s ‘Rural Development Programme 2007-2013’ and is an interactive experience with exhibits, a library, arts and crafts and even a lab where visitors can look through microscopes, something that children are certain to enjoy whilst learning!
The environmentally significant area itself is naturally abundant and provides a beautiful backdrop for nature walks, bird watching and cycling, which you can combine with a visit to the centre for a complete day out.
The centre’s manager, Mrs Anna Cosma, says that the centre’s mission is two-fold; to preserve and protect the environment through information and education, and to develop environmental awareness by promoting the three ‘r’s – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Visitors can actually learn how to reuse everyday objects at the centre, such as turning cans into candle holders, bottles into vases and the like.
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Tickets are just €3 for adults and €2 for children with group discounts available. The centre is open from 9am – 4pm Monday to Friday.
For more information call: 00357-24322020.
Source: Larnaka Tourism Board