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Discover a side of Cyprus most visitors never see. This 100% private tour takes you through extraordinary former copper-mining landscapes, where intense mineral colors, Red and Green Lakes and fascinating Lost Places create scenery that feels almost otherworldly.
Explore the striking landscapes of Mitsero and Mathiatis, discover abandoned mining sites and see how nature is slowly transforming places once shaped by industry.
Every stop offers something different – from dramatically colored water and mineral-rich rocks to forgotten machinery, industrial remains and rugged former mining areas.
With no other guests added, you can explore at your own pace, take time for photography and enjoy the unusual landscapes without feeling rushed.
Nature, spectacular colors, Lost Places and Cyprus’ mining heritage – combined in one private journey far beyond the island’s usual tourist attractions.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
As this is a private tour, pickup is arranged directly from your accommodation or an agreed pickup point. Please provide your pickup address when booking. Your exact pickup time depends on your location and will be confirmed in advance.
Itinerary
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1The Red Lake of Mitsero
Red Lake – Mitsero Discover one of Cyprus’ most unusual landscapes at the Red Lake near Mitsero. The intense colors of the water, combined with red, orange and rust-colored mineral formations, create an almost surreal scenery shaped by the area’s mining past. Explore the former mining landscape, discover fascinating colors and rock formations, and enjoy plenty of time for photos. See how nature is slowly transforming this once-industrial area into one of the island’s most extraordinary Lost Places. A fascinating combination of nature, mining history and spectacular colors that looks very different from the Cyprus most visitors know.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Green Lake – Mitsero Discover another extraordinary side of Cyprus’ former mining landscape at the Green Lake near Mitsero. Its striking green water contrasts dramatically with the surrounding mineral-rich rocks and rugged terrain, creating scenery that feels almost otherworldly. Explore the colorful landscape, discover unusual rock formations and see how mining history and nature have created a place unlike the Cyprus most visitors expect. Take time to enjoy the views and capture the remarkable combination of green water, colorful minerals and wild landscape – a fascinating Lost Place shaped by both industry and nature.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Kokkinogia Mine Step into Cyprus’ forgotten mining past at the abandoned Kokkinogia Mine. Discover a fascinating Lost Place where old mining structures, machinery and industrial remains still tell the story of the area’s former copper-mining activity. Explore the unusual landscape with its mineral-rich rocks, striking colors and traces left behind by decades of mining. Nature is slowly reclaiming the site, creating a fascinating contrast between industrial history and the surrounding landscape. Take time to explore and photograph one of Cyprus’ lesser-known Lost Places, far away from the island’s typical tourist attractions.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Mathiatis – Sha Mine Discover the impressive former Sha Mine near Mathiatis, where Cyprus’ long copper-mining history has left behind a dramatic and colorful landscape. Look across the former mining area and discover striking layers of red, orange, yellow and earthy mineral colors in the exposed rock. The rugged terrain creates fascinating contrasts with the surrounding Cypriot countryside. Take time to explore the scenery, discover unusual geological formations and capture some remarkable photos. It is another fascinating example of how mining history, geology and nature have shaped a completely different side of Cyprus.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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