BirdLife Welcomes Rejection of Villa Complex Near Turtle Nesting Site
The environment department has rejected a proposed development of 69 villas near Akamas, a decision welcomed by BirdLife Cyprus.
This decision is an important milestone in the protection and administration of Akamas.
The complex would have been built near Toxeftra beach in Peyia, a turtle nesting zone, and home to Caretta caretta and Chelonia mydas turtles.
- The Lara-Toxeftra area has been recognized for its importance in protecting turtles for decades.
- The beach has been protected by law since 1989.
- It was included in the Spami list of the Barcelona Convention in 2013 for its Mediterranean and European ecological value.
BirdLife Cyprus welcomes the rejection, citing the importance of preserving the area's ecological value.
Author's summary: BirdLife Cyprus welcomes the rejection of a villa complex near a turtle nesting site.
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