Unique Places in Cyprus – Abandoned Mines, Colourful Lakes & Lost Places

Discover a side of Cyprus most visitors never see

Beyond the beaches and picturesque villages lies another Cyprus – raw, colourful and almost forgotten.

On this private Cyprus tour, leave the familiar tourist routes behind and discover abandoned mines, intensely coloured lakes and fascinating relics slowly being reclaimed by nature.

An extraordinary journey for explorers, nature lovers and photographers looking for unique places in Cyprus and a side of the island most visitors never see.

Whether it is your first visit or you already know the island, this tour reveals a Cyprus that few visitors ever experience.

Book now and save 15% on this tour. Choose your preferred tour date—the discount applies to bookings received by 15 November 2026, regardless of when the tour takes place.

Unique places in Cyprus – Forgotten Mines, Wild Nature & Incredible Colours

Copper and other metals have shaped parts of Cyprus for thousands of years. Today, abandoned mining areas reveal a completely different landscape.

Old industrial structures and forgotten installations meet returning nature, while minerals colour the rocks, earth and water in remarkable shades of red, green, ochre and orange.

This is not conventional sightseeing. It is a journey through lost places, unusual landscapes and Cyprus’ fascinating mining heritage – far away from the typical tourist routes.

Places We Discover

Kokkinogia Mine

• An atmospheric abandoned mining landscape where old industrial relics, weathered structures and wild nature come together.

Red Lake

• One of the most unusual sights in Cyprus. Intense red, rust and ochre tones create an almost surreal landscape and extraordinary photo opportunities.

Green Lake

• A striking contrast of green water, mineral-rich rocks and rugged terrain – another example of how dramatically mining and nature have shaped the landscape.

Sha Mine Mathiatis

• Discover traces of Cyprus’ long mining history among abandoned areas, geological formations and fascinating remnants of a once important industry.

Who Will Love This Tour?

This private experience is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, explorers and Lost Places enthusiasts, as well as anyone searching for hidden gems, unusual things to do in Cyprus and places off the beaten path.

Tour Highlights

✓ Abandoned mines & fascinating industrial relics
✓ Spectacular Red Lake & Green Lake
✓ Kokkinogia Mine & Sha Mine near Mathiatis
✓ Extraordinary colours and landscapes
✓ Lost Places slowly reclaimed by nature
✓ Fantastic photography opportunities
✓ Cyprus’ fascinating mining heritage
✓ Away from the usual tourist routes
✓ Private tour experience

Ready to Discover Hidden Cyprus?

Leave conventional sightseeing behind and experience abandoned mines, colourful lakes, forgotten landscapes and wild nature on a very different kind of Cyprus adventure.

Unique places in Cyprus – Discover a Cyprus most visitors never get to see.

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Abandoned copper mines Cyprus – Please note

• We will pick you up to your Cyprus Copper Mines tour at your hotel or arrange a meeting point with you about 8:30. We will then take you on a tour to your private Cyprus Copper Mines Lost Places Tour without the stress, hectic pace and time pressure of other guests.
• Our Cyprus Copper Mines Tour with you is very personal, because this Cyprus Copper Mines event is only for you and your family, partner or friends that you book in. Don’t worry, we won’t tell you any novels about the historical buildings, we’ll just give you some information and give you time to take in the impressions and / or take photos.
• Please choose comfortable shoes and clothing that are suitable for untouched nature on your Cyprus Copper Mines Tour.
• All in all, the Cyprus Copper Mines tour lasts between 4,5 and 5 hours.

Our special service for you to join the Cyprus Copper Mines tour:

We will be happy to pick you up to your Cyprus Copper Mines tour from your hotel free of charge if you are staying in the Agia Napa – Protaras – Paralimni region, or in Larnaca Destrict
(e.g. Oroklini – Pyla – Livadia – Larnaca City). Pick up is also possible for more distant routes, but we will then charge a small surcharge.

We are happy to accept your booking by email. Or book now your personal Cyprus Copper Mines tour using our online booking form. We will take care of the rest and look forward to seeing you.

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