Skouriotissa and Lefke Nature and Sightseeing Tour

Guided Copper Mining and Nature Tour in Cyprus with Northern Cyprus Border Crossing

This guided tour explores Cyprus’s former copper mining areas around Skouriotissa and Lefke, suitable for nature and history enthusiasts.

Tour Highlights

• Discover Cyprus’s former copper mining landscapes on a guided sightseeing tour
• Explore the Skouriotissa mining area and its colorful terrain
• Cross the border into Northern Cyprus to observe changing landscapes
• Visit the former mining region around Lefke and its vibrant mining lakes
• See industrial relics including an old mining railway and a rusted shipwreck

Description

Start the tour in Skouriotissa, one of Cyprus’s most notable former copper mining sites. Mining activities shaped this region for thousands of years, creating dramatic landscapes with soil colors from deep red to green and yellow. This area offers a unique view of nature reclaiming industrial land.

Travel through scenic countryside lined with citrus orchards, olive groves, and agricultural fields. Quiet roads, forested areas, and panoramic valley views provide a calm contrast to the mining landscapes explored earlier.

Cross into Northern Cyprus, where the landscape subtly changes while retaining natural beauty, adding a cultural and geographical dimension to the experience.

The tour then focuses on the former mining region near Lefke, known for abandoned open pits now filled with groundwater, forming colorful green and turquoise lakes. These lakes provide excellent opportunities for sightseeing and photography.

Near the coast, visit remnants of industrial heritage including a former mining railway, a loading station with an extended pier, and a rusted shipwreck near the shoreline. This coastal section highlights the interaction of nature, history, and sea.

Includes

• Guided tour of Skouriotissa and Lefke
• Visits to former mining areas
• Scenic views of orchards and valleys
• Border crossing into Northern Cyprus
• Photography opportunities at colorful mining lakes
• Sightseeing of industrial relics near the coast

Excludes

• Lunch and food

Important Information

• The tour involves walking through natural and industrial landscapes; comfortable footwear is recommended
• Be prepared for varying weather conditions
• Crossing into Northern Cyprus requires valid identification

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring sun protection and water. Morning departures are recommended for cooler temperatures and optimal lighting for photography.