We are delighted to invite you to the Akrotiri Spring Festival, a unique event dedicated to the environmental and cultural importance of Akrotiri Peninsula on 13-14 May 2023.
During this weekend, visitors in the area will have the opportunity to participate in unique activities, such as bird ringing, bird watching, fun educational games and crafts for families, hiking, basketry workshops, etc., at various locations in Akrotiri Peninsula.
Through these activities, we will learn more about the rich and cultural heritage of Akrotiri Peninsula and experience the beauty of the area.
We look forward to seeing you at the Akrotiri Spring Festival!
Festival programme
| Saturday, 13.05.23 | Sunday, 14.05.23 |
| 9:00 – 9:30 Bird Ringing Demonstration at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center 9:30 – 11:30 Birdwatching Tour by bus starting from the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center Age 18+ Please register here. 10:00 – 13:30 Documentary Screenings at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center 10:00 – 11:30 Workshop: Bird Feeders at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center Age 5+ 10:00 – 11:00 Kids Activity: Explore the AEEC at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center Age 8+ Please register here. 10:30 – 13:30 Kids Activity: Crafts at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center Age 5+ 11:00 – 13:00 Kids Activity: Learn about the Vultures at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center 11:00 – 12:00 Kids Activity: Feather/ Migration Workshop at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center Age 6+ Please register here. 11:30 – 13:00 Traditional Basketry Workshop at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center Age 10+ Please register here. 12:00 – 13:00 Kids Activity: Turtle Games at Lady’s Mile Beach Age 7+ Please register here. 15:30 – 16:45 Explore the hidden coastal gems of the marine area of Akrotiri at Lady’s Mile Beach Age 5+ Please register here. 17:00 – 19:00 Hiking at Apollo Hylates Trail Opposite archaeological site of Apollo Hylates Temple Age 8+ Please register here. 18:00 – 19:00 Discover Akrotiri Marsh at Akrotiri Marsh Age 5+ 19:30 – 21:30 Moth Night over Drinks at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center For more information, please see the festival’s full programme with descriptions for each activity and the locations here. | 9:30 – 10:00 Bird Ringing Demonstration at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center 10:00 – 12:00 Kids Activity: Pomsky-Mosquito Workshop at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center Age 5+ 10:30 – 12:30 Kids Activity: What do flamingos eat? at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center Age 5+ 10:30 – 13:30 Kids Activity: Crafts at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center Age 5+ 11:00 – 13:00 Kids Activity: Learn about the Vultures at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center 10:00 – 11:30 Workshop: Bird Nests at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center Age 7+ Please register here. 10:00 – 13:30 Documentary Screenings at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center 10:30 – 12:30 Dragonfly watching at Lake Makria 10:30 – 11:30 Birdwatching at Lake Makria 11:30 – 13:00 Traditional Basketry Workshop at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Center Age 10+ Please register here. For more information, please see the festival’s full programme with descriptions for each activity and the locations here. |
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