
The environment department has rejected the proposed development of 69 villas with a reception building and sewerage treatment plant at the entrance to Akamas, a move welcomed on Monday by BirdLife Cyprus.
“This decision is an important milestone in the protection and administration of Akamas,” BirdLife Cyprus said.
The complex would have been built near Toxeftra beach in Peyia, a turtle nesting zone.
BirdLife Cyprus said the Lara-Toxeftra area has