Cyprus Nature and Sightseeing Tour – Hidden Landscapes

The Cyprus Nature Tour is designed for travelers who want to experience a different side of the island beyond classic attractions. In addition, this private tour combines spectacular natural scenery, hidden places and fascinating remains of Cyprus’ mining history in one unique experience.

Look into the impressive mining area of Skouriotissa, where dramatic rock formations, extraordinary colors and an emerald-green mining lake create an almost surreal landscape. Then cross into Northern Cyprus and Lefke, where forgotten industrial history meets the Mediterranean: stand by the sea in front of the old loading facilities, discover the striking yellow mining trains with their ore wagons and see an old tugboat resting as a shipwreck along the coast.

This Cyprus Nature Tour is ideal for explorers, photographers and curious travelers looking for nature, Lost Places and unusual sights in Cyprus.

What You Will Discover on Your Cyprus Nature Tour

Throughout your Cyprus Nature Tour, the scenery changes constantly, making the journey part of the experience. Along the way, open countryside gives way to rolling hills, cultivated fields and quiet villages. Orange plantations line both sides of the road, adding another impression of rural Cyprus.

Later, we cross the Green Line into Northern Cyprus and continue towards Lefke. Beyond the crossing, new views unfold as we approach the coast and its forgotten industrial landmarks. Together, these changing landscapes connect the stops on a varied and memorable private tour.

Skouriotissa – Mining Landscape & Green Waters

Cyprus Nature Tour begins at, one of the most impressive mining landscapes in Cyprus. From our viewpoint, you can look directly into the vast mining area.
Terraced rock formations and striking mineral colors dominate the scenery. In addition, the remarkable green waters inside the mining area create an almost surreal contrast. As a result, nature and industrial heritage form an unusual landscape full of striking contrasts.

Agios Nikolaos – A Forgotten Village in the Buffer Zone

Next, we head towards Agios Nikolaos, an abandoned village located within the UN Buffer Zone.
Empty houses, silence and nature slowly reclaiming the surroundings create a unique atmosphere.

However, access to this sensitive area depends on the conditions and restrictions on the day of the tour. Therefore, a visit cannot be guaranteed.

• If access is not possible, we continue directly with our planned route.

Lefke – Yellow Mining Trains & Forgotten Industry

One of the highlights of our Cyprus Nature Tour awaits near Lefke. Here, the unmistakable yellow mining locomotives and their ore wagons stand directly beside the Mediterranean.
You can also discover old railway remains and forgotten industrial structures. Together, they offer a fascinating glimpse into another era.
For photographers, the combination is especially impressive: yellow railway equipment, weathered industrial remains and the blue Mediterranean create extraordinary scenes.

Old Loading Facilities & the Forgotten Tugboat

Next, we explore the old mining loading facilities beside the Mediterranean. Rusting structures reveal traces of their former purpose, while the blue sea creates a striking contrast with the abandoned industrial remains. Nearby, an old tugboat rests as a shipwreck along the shore. Weathered by time and saltwater, its rusty hull has become part of this unusual coastal landscape. Together, these Lost Places offer memorable photo opportunities and another perspective on Cyprus’ mining heritage.

Optional: Cyprus Railways Museum in Evrychou

Want to add a little more railway history to your tour?On request, your private tour can include a visit to the Cyprus Railways Museum in Evrychou, housed in a restored former railway station. In addition, historical photographs and railway exhibits bring the story of train travel in Cyprus to life.

Optional Railway Museum Extension: + €49 per tour. Fixed price for 1–4 persons.

Hidden Landscapes – Media Library & Info Library

Explore our Media Library for more impressions of Skouriotissa’s colourful mining landscapes, Lefke’s yellow trains and coastal remains and the Railway Museum in Evrychou. Together, these galleries offer a closer look at the unusual places along our route.

For more background, visit our Info Library and discover Cyprus’ mining heritage, Lefke’s industrial past and the story of the island’s railway. In addition, these articles explain how mining and transport shaped the landscapes you see today.

Please note – Cyprus Nature and Sightseeing Tour

• We will pick you up to your Cyprus Nature and Sightseeing 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 Sightseeing Tour without the stress, hectic pace and time pressure of other guests.
• Our Tour with you is very personal, because this 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 history, 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 Tour.
• Please bring your Passports with you
• All in all, the tour lasts between 5 and 5,5 hours.

Our special service for you:

We will be happy to pick you up from your hotel free of charge if you are staying in the Agia Napa – Protaras – Paralimni region, in Nicosia 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.

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Book your Cyprus Nature Tour

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

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