The Akrotiri Environmental Education and Information Centre was established at Akrotiri village in 2004. Its main purpose is to offer environmental education programmes to school groups from all over Cyprus. A primary aim is to promote the significance and uniqueness of the Akrotiri Peninsula through educational programmes and exhibits. The Centre receives organized school visits for environmental education, as well as individuals, families and other groups for environmental information. It is part of the Network of Environmental Education Centres of the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Cyprus. Its main source of funding comes from the Sovereign Base Areas Administration and its operation is on the basis of cooperation between the Bases, the Republic of Cyprus, the local Community and various Non Governmental Organisations.

It has about 10000 visitors every year, of which half are with organised school groups for environmental education. The Centre provides various educational programmes based on an interdisciplinary approach which focuses on active participant involvement at all stages. The programmes are based on the important elements of Akrotiri Peninsula and use the environment as a natural classroom. Children familiarise themselves with environmental issues such as the connection of humans with their environment, through active involvement and critical thinking.  They are given the opportunity to study some of the important elements of the area and meet local Akrotiri Village people who support ardently the operation of the Centre within their community.

The facilities of the Centre comprise the following areas: exhibition and laboratory; projection and presentation room; library and study room; and a wildlife observation kiosk. The facilities were upgraded in 2007 following a donation of the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation. It offers full equipment for the activities undertaken at the Centre and at the different outdoor study areas. The Akrotiri cultural trail starts from the Centre and passes through the community, the houses where baskets are made and other points of cultural interest. The facilities are also suitable for persons with impaired mobility.

Contact information:

Akrotiri Environmental Education and Information Centre

4640, Akrotiri village

Tel.: 25826562, 99371359   Fax: 25826563 

 e-mail: akrotiricentre@cytanet.com.cy

Working hours: 08:00 - 15:00 Monday to Friday and Sunday, closed on Sundays and Public holidays.