
By Chris Englezou
Lake Paralimni is not just another wetland. It is one of Cyprus’ most important natural ecosystems, a rare semi-permanent saline lake that supports migratory birds and a remarkable collection of specialised wildlife found nowhere else on the island.
The lake is the most important remaining stronghold of the endemic Cyprus grass snake (Natrix natrix cypriaca), one of Europe’s rarest snakes, while its seasonal waters also support the






